Nevada · The Silver State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Nevada state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Nevada's official state song is “Home Means Nevada”, adopted in 1933. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Silver State Nights”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Nevada, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Nevada
Glitzy desert pop with retro synths, big drums, a touch of surf guitar and a neon-bright chorus
“Silver State Nights” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Female vocal · Glitzy desert pop with retro synths.
Verse 1
Neon on the Strip at night like a river made of light
Red Rock Canyon in the morning burning orange, red and white
Sagebrush on the high desert, a bluebird in the sun
Nevada, you're the wild bet that I would never have undone
Chorus
Silver State nights, all for our country's sake
From Vegas up to Reno, from the desert to the lake
Tahoe blue and Hoover Dam, a highway running free
Nevada, you're the lucky strike that's always been in me
Verse 2
Virginia City silver built a dream from underground
The Loneliest Road in America without another sound
Tahoe in the winter snow, the Valley of Fire
Nevada, you're the wide open where I never tire
Chorus
Silver State nights, all for our country's sake
From Vegas up to Reno, from the desert to the lake
Tahoe blue and Hoover Dam, a highway running free
Nevada, you're the lucky strike that's always been in me
Bridge
Battle Born on the flag, we came in in a war
Nevada, you're the one worth betting for
Chorus
Silver State nights, all for our country's sake
From Vegas up to Reno, from the desert to the lake
Tahoe blue and Hoover Dam, a highway running free
Nevada, you're the lucky strike that's always been in me
About “Silver State Nights”
Nevada's song is glitzy desert pop with retro synths, built for the Las Vegas Strip in its first line. It then heads out to Red Rock Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Hoover Dam, the Comstock silver of Virginia City and Highway 50, "the Loneliest Road in America".
The mountain bluebird and sagebrush are the state bird and flower, and "Battle Born" is the phrase on the state flag. "Home Means Nevada" has been the official song since 1933.
Places and symbols in the song
- Las Vegas Strip
- Lake Tahoe
- Reno
- Red Rock Canyon
- Hoover Dam
- Mountain bluebird
- Sagebrush
SongUp AI composed and sang this song from the lyrics above and the style line under the title, the same way it makes songs for its users. It is not the official state song and it is not a cover.
The official state song of Nevada
- Title
- “Home Means Nevada”
- Written by
- Bertha Raffetto
- Status
- adopted in 1933
Raffetto, from Reno, wrote the song for a Nevada Native Daughters event in 1932; schoolchildren across the state still learn it.
Many official state songs are still in copyright, so their lyrics are not printed here. The state's own website or legislature publishes the official text.
Nevada at a glance
- Nickname
- The Silver State
- Capital
- Carson City
- Largest city
- Las Vegas
- Statehood
- October 31, 1864 (36th state)
- Motto
- All for Our Country
- State bird
- Mountain bluebird
- State flower
- Sagebrush
- Official state song
- "Home Means Nevada" (in 1933)
Questions about Nevada's state song
What is the official state song of Nevada?
The official state song of Nevada is "Home Means Nevada", Bertha Raffetto, adopted in 1933. Raffetto, from Reno, wrote the song for a Nevada Native Daughters event in 1932; schoolchildren across the state still learn it.
Is "Silver State Nights" the official state song of Nevada?
No. "Silver State Nights" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Nevada. The official state song is "Home Means Nevada", adopted in 1933. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Silver State Nights" about?
Nevada's song is glitzy desert pop with retro synths, built for the Las Vegas Strip in its first line. It then heads out to Red Rock Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Hoover Dam, the Comstock silver of Virginia City and Highway 50, "the Loneliest Road in America". It names Las Vegas Strip, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam, with the state bird (mountain bluebird) and state flower (sagebrush) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "Home Means Nevada" and when was it adopted?
"Home Means Nevada" is credited to Bertha Raffetto; it was adopted in 1933. Raffetto, from Reno, wrote the song for a Nevada Native Daughters event in 1932; schoolchildren across the state still learn it.
What are Nevada's state symbols?
Nevada is nicknamed The Silver State. Its capital is Carson City and its largest city is Las Vegas. It joined the Union on October 31, 1864 (36th state). The state motto is "All for Our Country", the state bird is the mountain bluebird and the state flower is the sagebrush.
Can I play or share "Silver State Nights"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Nevada, your town, your school or your family, with the names and places you choose, describe it on the Create page: a free account hears a 30-second preview of its own lyrics sung, and a full song comes with a Pro plan.
How do I make my own song about Nevada?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Las Vegas, NV") or paste your own lyrics, pick a voice, and SongUp AI writes, sings and mixes it in a few minutes. Every song comes with a lyric video, stems and a gift page.