For a second there I thought you disappeared
It rains a lot this time of year
And we both go together if one falls down
I talk out loud like you're still around, no no

And I miss you
I'm goin' back home to the west coast
I wish you woulda put yourself in my suitcase

I love you
Standin' all alone in a black coat

I miss you
I'm goin' back home to the west coast

And if you shake her heart enough she will appear
Tonight I think I'll be stayin' here
And you never did like this town
I talk out loud like you're still around, no no

And I miss you
I'm goin' back home to the west coast
I wish you woulda put yourself in my suitcase

I love you
Standin' all alone in a black coat

I miss you
I'm goin' back home to the west coast

(Come on everybody)

Lalalala, lalalala
Lalalala, lalalala

So pack up the bags to beat back the clock
Do I let her sleep or should I wake her up
You said, we both go together if one falls down
Yeah right, heh
I talk out loud like you're still around, no no

And I miss you
I m goin' back home to the west coast
I wish you woulda put yourself in my suitcase

I love you
Standin' all alone in a black coat

I miss you
I'm goin' back home to the west coast

(Lalalala, lalalala)
I'm goin' back home to the west coast

(Lalalala, lalalala)
I'm goin' back home to the west coast

Lalalala
Lalalala

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coconut Records' song "West Coast" depict a narrator who is missing someone they love deeply but is now separated from them. The singer reminisces about the time spent with this person and how they used to be inseparable. The metaphor of the rain represents the emotional turmoil and sadness that the singer feels, and how everything seems gray and dreary without this person. The singer even talks out loud, hoping that the person they miss is still listening. However, the decision to go back to the West Coast is a symbol of hope and a chance to find happiness once again. The singer wishes that the person they love was with them, but they will still continue with their journey anyway.

The song captures the idea that sometimes it's necessary to leave someone behind to find your true happiness. The singer realizes that carrying this person with them is intented to hold different memories is not possible and they must accept that life goes on.

Overall, the song has a simple yet powerful message of love, loss, and moving on. The West Coast becomes a symbol of hope and new beginnings.

Line by Line Meaning

For a second there I thought you disappeared
I briefly thought you had vanished

It rains a lot this time of year
This season has abundant rainfall

And we both go together if one falls down
We support each other in difficult times

I talk out loud like you're still around, no no
I speak as if you're still present

And I miss you
I feel a strong absence of you

I'm goin' back home to the west coast
I'm returning to the western part of the country

I wish you woulda put yourself in my suitcase
I wish you could have come with me

Standin' all alone in a black coat
I'm standing by myself in dark clothing

And if you shake her heart enough she will appear
If you try hard enough, you can find her

Tonight I think I'll be stayin' here
I plan to stay here tonight

And you never did like this town
You never enjoyed this place

I'm goin' back home to the west coast
I'm returning to the western part of the country

(Come on everybody)

So pack up the bags to beat back the clock
Let's pack quickly to beat time

Do I let her sleep or should I wake her up
Should I let her rest or wake her?

Yeah right, heh
Sarcastic agreement

(Lalalala, lalalala)

I'm goin' back home to the west coast
I'm returning to the western part of the country

(Lalalala, lalalala)

Lalalala

I love you
I have strong affection for you

I miss you
I feel a strong absence of you

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