"stuck in san antonio" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that reflects on a tumultuous relationship. The track blends captivating melodies, dynamic guitar riffs, and unsettling lyrics, marking a departure into a new rock-inspired sound for the young artist. Based on a true story, a kid named rufus shares this on the track, "I flew from New York to San Antonio to visit my girlfriend (the same one from my previous single, 'the cute girl from brewster hall') and it went down horribly. She was driving crossed, swerving on the interstate, and doing all sorts of nonsense. I was so scared and flabbergasted, I broke up with her the next day. I wrote the song the day after as a response to everything that happened in San Antonio."
After the emotional fallout, a kid named rufus found themselves in Austin, Texas, where they crossed paths with Benji Cormack from slenderbodies and Alex Alfonzo from Night Cap. The creative synergy was immediate, leading to the swift completion of "stuck in san antonio" within a day. Drawing influence from 00's rock icons like Weezer and The Killers, as well as rising artists such as dodie and Cavetown, a kid named rufus envisioned a breakup song reminiscent of "Undone (The Sweater Song)" but with a fresh, rock-infused twist. This track marks a leap forward for Rufus as they solidify their artistic identity.
