The Marías wrote “ABQ” while on their first tour. The lyrics detail María’s struggle with the anxiety of being on tour and the pressure of “[not wanting] to let anyone down.” While recording the vocals, María covered herself with a blanket “so that no one could hear or see [her].”
[Verse 1]
There goes my life
On the open road
Can I be alone?
I can understand you
There goes my light
How can you be sure?
I'll be going home
With everyone beside you
[Bridge]
I can understand you
I can understand you
I can understand you
[Chorus]
Oh, can I get the window down?
It's getting warm
Oh, can you keep your voices down?
I'm tryna push recall
[Verse 2]
There goes my life
On the open road
I'll be going home
I can understand you
There goes my life
Can I be alone?
I'll be going home with
I can understand you
[Chorus]
Oh, can I get the window down?
It's getting warm
Oh, can you keep your voices down?
I'm tryna push recall
[Outro]
Oh, can I get the window down?
It's getting warm
Oh, can you keep your voices down?
I'm tryna push recall
ABQ was written by María Reál & Josh Conway.
ABQ was produced by Josh Conway.
The Marías released ABQ on Fri Sep 28 2018.