Original Lyrics
English
[Intro]
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
[Verse 1]
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
My grandma called just yesterday to say she loves the man I was raised
Grown so weary of all of this and every day is a precipice
It pissed me off and pissed on all the friends I ever made
[Chorus]
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, Nеw Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back homе
Home is broken, drunk and dirty on a desert road
[Verse 2]
Well, I've been to Santa Fe before, drank a million beers at the Matador
Sleep in your jeans in the back of your camper 'cause that's all you got to your name
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
Never talk to no one again and never sing another song
[Chorus]
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back home
Home is hopeless, drunk and dirty on a desert road
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back home
Home is hopeless, drunk and dirty on a desert road
[Outro]
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
Pissed me off, then pissed on all the friends I ever made
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
[Verse 1]
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
My grandma called just yesterday to say she loves the man I was raised
Grown so weary of all of this and every day is a precipice
It pissed me off and pissed on all the friends I ever made
[Chorus]
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, Nеw Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back homе
Home is broken, drunk and dirty on a desert road
[Verse 2]
Well, I've been to Santa Fe before, drank a million beers at the Matador
Sleep in your jeans in the back of your camper 'cause that's all you got to your name
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
Never talk to no one again and never sing another song
[Chorus]
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back home
Home is hopeless, drunk and dirty on a desert road
Call up your mother, tell her that you're all alone
With some sky out by Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hoping, broken, you can find yourself back home
Home is hopeless, drunk and dirty on a desert road
[Outro]
Think I'm going to Santa Fe, the type of place they won't know my name
Pissed me off, then pissed on all the friends I ever made
Translation
English
[Intro]
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
[Verso 1]
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
Mi abuela llamó ayer mismo para decirme que le gusta el hombre en el que me he convertido
Me he cansado de todo esto; cada día se siente como estar al borde del abismo
Me sacó de quicio y se orinó sobre todos los amigos que alguna vez tuve
[Estribillo]
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar está roto, borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
[Verso 2]
Bueno, ya he estado en Santa Fe antes; me bebí un millón de cervezas en el Matador
Dormir con los vaqueros puestos en la parte trasera de la caravana, porque es lo único que tienes
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
No volver a hablar con nadie nunca más y no volver a cantar otra canción
[Estribillo]
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar no tiene esperanza, está borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar no tiene esperanza, está borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
[Outro]
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
Me sacó de quicio y luego se orinó sobre todos los amigos que alguna vez tuve
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
[Verso 1]
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
Mi abuela llamó ayer mismo para decirme que le gusta el hombre en el que me he convertido
Me he cansado de todo esto; cada día se siente como estar al borde del abismo
Me sacó de quicio y se orinó sobre todos los amigos que alguna vez tuve
[Estribillo]
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar está roto, borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
[Verso 2]
Bueno, ya he estado en Santa Fe antes; me bebí un millón de cervezas en el Matador
Dormir con los vaqueros puestos en la parte trasera de la caravana, porque es lo único que tienes
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
No volver a hablar con nadie nunca más y no volver a cantar otra canción
[Estribillo]
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar no tiene esperanza, está borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
Llama a tu madre, dile que estás completamente solo
Bajo el cielo de Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Esperando, roto, poder encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa
El hogar no tiene esperanza, está borracho y sucio en una carretera del desierto
[Outro]
Creo que voy a ir a Santa Fe, ese tipo de lugar donde nadie conoce mi nombre
Me sacó de quicio y luego se orinó sobre todos los amigos que alguna vez tuve
Meaning & Explanation
Santa Fe" by Zach Bryan is a deeply emotional song about feeling exhausted by life, searching for peace, and wondering whether escaping everything can truly heal emotional pain. Rather than simply describing a place, Santa Fe becomes a symbol of freedom, anonymity, and the hope of starting over.
Throughout the song, the narrator feels overwhelmed by the weight of his past, broken relationships, and the emotional struggles that have slowly worn him down. He dreams of going somewhere people don't recognize him—a place where he can leave behind expectations, memories, and personal failures. Santa Fe represents that dream of disappearing and finding silence away from the noise of everyday life.
One of the song's strongest emotional moments is the reference to calling his mother. This symbolizes the comfort of family and the desire to reconnect with someone who loves you unconditionally, even during your darkest moments. It reminds listeners that no matter how lost someone becomes, there is often still a longing for home and human connection.
The repeated descriptions of being "broken," "drunk," and traveling lonely desert roads paint a picture of someone struggling with emotional pain and possibly using unhealthy habits to cope. The desert itself becomes a powerful metaphor for isolation. It is vast, beautiful, yet empty—mirroring the narrator's internal emotional landscape.
The mention of his grandmother expressing love highlights the contrast between unconditional family support and the disappointment he feels with himself. Even when he believes he has changed or failed, his family still remembers the person he once was. This creates a bittersweet emotional conflict between guilt and love.
In the second verse, Zach Bryan recalls previous experiences in Santa Fe, including sleeping in a camper and living with very little. These memories suggest that happiness isn't always connected to comfort or wealth. Instead, they reflect a simpler life where survival and freedom mattered more than success or recognition.
The song also explores the idea of giving up on creative expression. When the narrator says he may never sing another song, it represents emotional burnout and the fear that he has nothing left to give. It's a vulnerable admission of exhaustion rather than a literal promise.
Ultimately, "Santa Fe" is about more than escaping to a new place. It asks whether changing your surroundings can truly heal what's happening inside. Zach Bryan suggests that while running away may offer temporary peace, the journey back to emotional healing often begins by reconnecting with yourself and the people who genuinely care about you. The song resonates with anyone who has ever wanted to disappear, start over, or simply find a place that finally feels like home.
Throughout the song, the narrator feels overwhelmed by the weight of his past, broken relationships, and the emotional struggles that have slowly worn him down. He dreams of going somewhere people don't recognize him—a place where he can leave behind expectations, memories, and personal failures. Santa Fe represents that dream of disappearing and finding silence away from the noise of everyday life.
One of the song's strongest emotional moments is the reference to calling his mother. This symbolizes the comfort of family and the desire to reconnect with someone who loves you unconditionally, even during your darkest moments. It reminds listeners that no matter how lost someone becomes, there is often still a longing for home and human connection.
The repeated descriptions of being "broken," "drunk," and traveling lonely desert roads paint a picture of someone struggling with emotional pain and possibly using unhealthy habits to cope. The desert itself becomes a powerful metaphor for isolation. It is vast, beautiful, yet empty—mirroring the narrator's internal emotional landscape.
The mention of his grandmother expressing love highlights the contrast between unconditional family support and the disappointment he feels with himself. Even when he believes he has changed or failed, his family still remembers the person he once was. This creates a bittersweet emotional conflict between guilt and love.
In the second verse, Zach Bryan recalls previous experiences in Santa Fe, including sleeping in a camper and living with very little. These memories suggest that happiness isn't always connected to comfort or wealth. Instead, they reflect a simpler life where survival and freedom mattered more than success or recognition.
The song also explores the idea of giving up on creative expression. When the narrator says he may never sing another song, it represents emotional burnout and the fear that he has nothing left to give. It's a vulnerable admission of exhaustion rather than a literal promise.
Ultimately, "Santa Fe" is about more than escaping to a new place. It asks whether changing your surroundings can truly heal what's happening inside. Zach Bryan suggests that while running away may offer temporary peace, the journey back to emotional healing often begins by reconnecting with yourself and the people who genuinely care about you. The song resonates with anyone who has ever wanted to disappear, start over, or simply find a place that finally feels like home.
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Zach Bryan
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