Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind's elation
People who harness the power of the mind try to manipulate your emotions

And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes

And if you want these kind of dreams it's Californication
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be

It's the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society

The sun may rise in the East at least it's settled in a final location
Although the sun rises in the East, California remains a constant and established location in contrast to the ever-changing world

It's understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Hollywood creates and sells the illusion of the California dream

Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging
Spend a lot of money to prevent or delay the physical symptoms of aging

Celebrity skin, is this your chin, or is that war you're waging?
The superficial appearance of celebrities can be deceiving; they may be fighting a personal battle to maintain their image

First born unicorn
The rarities and impossible things that are unique to California

Hardcore soft porn
The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California

Marry me, girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world

A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
Young women with information and resources at their disposal may make decisions that lead them down certain paths, such as becoming pregnant at a young age

And buy me a star on the boulevard, it's Californication
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream

Space may be the final frontier but it's made in a Hollywood basement
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality

And Cobain can you hear the spheres singing songs off Station To Station?
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm

And Alderaan's not far away, it's Californication
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood

Born and raised by those who praise control of population
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary

Well, everybody's been there and I don't mean on vacation
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation

Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born

And earthquakes are to a girl's guitar, they're just another good vibration
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music

And tidal waves couldn't save the world from Californication
Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong

Sicker than the rest, there is no test, but this is what you're craving?
There is no way to measure someone's mental or emotional state, but perhaps you crave these superficial things that come with the Californian illusion