ABQ

"ABQ" is the final single and third track featured on Superclean, Vol. II, the sophomore extended play (EP) by American indie pop band . Originally released with its EP on September 28th, 2018, a music video was published the following year.
==Background and conceptualization==
The song was recorded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with its title alluding to this fact, being an acronym for the city's name.https://web.archive.org/web/20210706094718/https://twitter.com/themarias/status/1127354616335585280 
On April 7th, 2019, María announced a limited screening of the music video, which was produced by herself and Ian Lipton.https://twitter.com/themarias/status/1115030950046384128
== Theme==
The track explores themes of anxiety and the constant struggle of living with it. It was conceived during a period of intense anxiety while on tour with the band. The accompanying music video visually depicts the internal turmoil caused by anxiety. In the video, María is surrounded by cloaked figures, symbolizing the suffocating grip of anxiety.
The use of a blanket as a safe haven on tour is represented by the figures in the music video, emphasizing the desire for solitude and escape from overwhelming emotions. Throughout the song, María's plea of "Can I be alone?" reflects the overwhelming feeling of being crowded, both physically by bandmates in the confined space of a van and mentally by the constant presence of anxiety. The lyrics also touch upon the pressure of artistic growth and the fear of disappointing others. Despite the bleak portrayal of anxiety, the video offers moments of hope and resilience. Intentional focus on the cloaked figures staring directly into the camera serves as a reminder that while anxiety may be ever-present, it is not insurmountable. The video suggests that with effort, individuals can gain control over their anxiety and strive towards a sense of empowerment and self-awareness. "ABQ" speaks to the universal experience of grappling with anxiety and the ongoing journey towards understanding and managing it.https://remezcla.com/releases/music/the-marias-abq-video-premiere/
==Lyrics==
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