Bryan Santizo is a musician in “How Scandinavian” based in the Antelope Valley and was one of the first people I met after moving from the L.A. area to Lancaster. In the short time I’ve gotten to know him, I’ve been witness to part of his growth as an artist and have become a genuine fan of his music and songwriting.
“Belong Here” is my favorite song of his because it almost works as a time machine for me, as it’s able to take me back to a time in my life when I was young and unsure of myself. As I listen to it, I can relate to my past self and almost feel as though teenage me has been a friend of mine all along. Not living in the past like I’ve imagined, but standing by my side this entire time as the voice letting me know that it’s okay to be scared and that I’ll get through the changes that are to come just like I have before.
I’m excited that Bryan has let me ask him some questions to gain insight on this song and explain where he was coming from as a young kid finding himself through music.
1. I notice “Belong Here” was released in 2011, what was the inspiration for the song back then, and in what ways do you find it relatable now?
