The Downtown Fiction released a self-titled EP in March 2009, which included the hits โLiving Proofโ and โIs Anybody Out There?โ. Followed up by an EP titled โBest I Never Hadโ in March. In August, the music video for โI Just Wanna Runโ was released and in December, they released a new EP โThe Double E.P.โ, including all tracks from the two other EPs and a new demo, โKeep On Movingโ. Songfacts reports that their first album Let's Be Animals was released on April 26, 2011, via Photo Finish / Atlantic Records, "Thanks for Nothing" was the first single.
Santa Cruz
The Downtown Fiction Lyrics
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I just take my Santa Cruz
And roll away all my fears
No solutions to present
But I feel the smooth cement
Tickle me on my feet
No, I'm never falling down
Cuz my feet don't touch the ground
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
If I ever got the blues
I just take my Santa Cruz
And roll away all my tears
So I ride right past the fence
To the ocean, to the depths
The deepest hole I've ever seen
No, I'm never falling down
Cuz my feet don't touch the ground
There's nothing I have to fear
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
Ooh-la, ooh-la, ooh-la-la-la
Ooh-la, ooh-la, ooh-la-la-la
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
Roll away, so watch me roll
I've got my skateboard
I'm never coming home
In the song, "Santa Cruz" by The Downtown Fiction, the lyrics describe how the singer uses his skateboard to escape from his problems and worries. He mentions his Santa Cruz skateboard, that he rolls away his fears, and how he never falls down because his feet don't touch the ground. He also mentions the smooth cement tickling his feet and riding past the fence towards the ocean, to the deepest hole he has ever seen, suggesting a desire to explore and experience life without limitations.
The repetition of the phrase, "I don't wanna waste my life away someday" shows a sense of urgency and a desire to make the most out of life. The skateboard becomes a symbol of freedom, and the act of rolling becomes a metaphor for taking action towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. The song is upbeat and optimistic, highlighting the idea that life can be fulfilling and enjoyable if one chooses to pursue their passions and interests.
Overall, "Santa Cruz" is a song about the power of escapism, the need for adventure, and the desire to make the most out of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever got the blues
When I feel sad or unhappy
I just take my Santa Cruz
I take my skateboard
And roll away all my fears
And skate away to forget my worries
No solutions to present
I have no answers to my problems right now
But I feel the smooth cement
But I feel the smooth surface of the pavement beneath my skateboard
Tickle me on my feet
It feels like a tickle on my feet
No, I'm never falling down
I'm confident and won't fall off my skateboard
Cuz my feet don't touch the ground
Because I'm riding on my skateboard
And everything comes in clear
Everything is clear when I'm skateboarding
I don't wanna waste my life away someday (Roll away, so watch me roll)
I don't want to regret not making the most of my life
I've got my skateboard, I'm never coming home
I love skateboarding so much that I never want to stop
So I ride right past the fence
I go past the boundaries and rules set for me
To the ocean, to the depths
I go to the ocean and explore to the fullest extent
The deepest hole I've ever seen
I explore the furthest and deepest I can go
There's nothing I have to fear
I have no fear when I'm skating
Ooh-la, ooh-la, ooh-la-la-la
Untranslatable, just a vocalization
Roll away, so watch me roll
I'm skating away
I've got my skateboard
I have my prized possession
I'm never coming home
I never want to stop skating
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
achii.
Why is this song so underrated? This is a masterpiece.
standbysunset
The chorus and guitar solo are fucking huge. Gonna do a guitar cover of this one soon actually
goodtimesroll8
i'm relaxed like beach boys haha
Lauren E
exactly
Lauren E
exactly
taradashjo
This song just forever gives me the feels: the instrumental solo, the lyrics, the emotional chorus especially near the end. It's just perfect, and this video makes it even more so! Two thumbs up :]
Kathryn Craig
seriously can't get over how amazing this music video is. the concept, the videography, the editing. just everything about it is brilliantly done. ย
Imaginary Girl
will someone explain where this amazing band went? I was obsessed with them like 4 years ago, then they like disappeared. Just heard one of their old songs on Pandora today, which made me remember them.
Sam
@eden under his name?
Majo Pereda
eden how do we find it??