New Jersey · The Garden State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
New Jersey state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
New Jersey has no official state song. Below is why, the state's symbols, and “Garden State of Mind”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for New Jersey, with its full lyrics.
An original song for New Jersey
Jersey Shore rock with saxophone, glockenspiel, piano, big drums and a boardwalk-anthem chorus
“Garden State of Mind” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Male vocal · Jersey Shore rock with saxophone.
Verse 1
Boardwalk lights in Asbury, a saxophone at the pier
The Pine Barrens dark and quiet, a tomato ripe this year
Goldfinch on the violet in a yard in Montclair
New Jersey, you're the heart they never knew was there
Chorus
Garden State of mind, liberty and prosperity
From the Shore up to the Palisades, a diner for you and me
Cape May to High Point, Newark to the sand
New Jersey, you're the one no one gets, and I understand
Verse 2
Atlantic City skyline rising up above the waves
Pork roll on a Sunday and a Turnpike full of brave
The Hudson full of ferries and the city across the way
New Jersey, you're the home I'd never trade
Chorus
Garden State of mind, liberty and prosperity
From the Shore up to the Palisades, a diner for you and me
Cape May to High Point, Newark to the sand
New Jersey, you're the one no one gets, and I understand
Bridge
They can make their jokes, we'll make our own
New Jersey, you're the only place I've ever called home
Chorus
Garden State of mind, liberty and prosperity
From the Shore up to the Palisades, a diner for you and me
Cape May to High Point, Newark to the sand
New Jersey, you're the one no one gets, and I understand
About “Garden State of Mind”
New Jersey has never had an official state song, so this one borrows the state's own sound: Jersey Shore rock with saxophone and glockenspiel. The Asbury Park boardwalk, Atlantic City, the Pine Barrens, the Palisades, pork roll and the diners all appear.
The eastern goldfinch and meadow violet are the state bird and flower; the chorus quotes the motto. "I'm from New Jersey" passed the legislature in 1972 but was never signed, and later bills failed too.
Places and symbols in the song
- the Jersey Shore boardwalk
- Atlantic City
- the Pine Barrens
- the Palisades and the Hudson
- diners
- Eastern goldfinch
- Common meadow violet
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.
Why New Jersey has no official state song
New Jersey has never adopted an official state song. "I'm from New Jersey" by Red Mascara passed the legislature in 1972 but was never signed into law, and later bills also failed.
New Jersey at a glance
- Nickname
- The Garden State
- Capital
- Trenton
- Largest city
- Newark
- Statehood
- December 18, 1787 (3rd state)
- Motto
- Liberty and Prosperity
- State bird
- Eastern goldfinch
- State flower
- Common meadow violet
- Official state song
- None
Questions about New Jersey's state song
What is the official state song of New Jersey?
New Jersey has never adopted an official state song. "I'm from New Jersey" by Red Mascara passed the legislature in 1972 but was never signed into law, and later bills also failed.
Is "Garden State of Mind" the official state song of New Jersey?
No, and New Jersey has no official state song for it to compete with. "Garden State of Mind" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for the state.
What is "Garden State of Mind" about?
New Jersey has never had an official state song, so this one borrows the state's own sound: Jersey Shore rock with saxophone and glockenspiel. The Asbury Park boardwalk, Atlantic City, the Pine Barrens, the Palisades, pork roll and the diners all appear. It names the Jersey Shore boardwalk, Atlantic City, the Pine Barrens, the Palisades and the Hudson and diners, with the state bird (eastern goldfinch) and state flower (common meadow violet) in the lyrics.
What are New Jersey's state symbols?
New Jersey is nicknamed The Garden State. Its capital is Trenton and its largest city is Newark. It joined the Union on December 18, 1787 (3rd state). The state motto is "Liberty and Prosperity", the state bird is the eastern goldfinch and the state flower is the common meadow violet.
Can I play or share "Garden State of Mind"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Newark, NJ") 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.