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Cruising California
The Offspring Lyrics


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Ay oh, let's go

(Oh oh oh!)
Turn up the beat, yeah
(Oh oh oh!)
I wanna feel it
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come?
'Cause we're never going home
Till the summer's all gone

Summer time, living's easy
Cruising, bumping my Huntington Beach
'Cause the sun will shine
We'll have a good time
They all line up for a bump and grind

And the girl that you want is directly out in front
And she's waving her caboose at you
You sneeze achoo
She calls you out and boom!

I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk,
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Oh yeah)
I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
(Uh huh)
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Uh huh),
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Let's go)

(Go go go!)
Turn up the beat, yeah
(Oh oh oh!)
I wanna feel it
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come
'Cause we're never going home
Till the summer's all gone

The sun goes down, the fire pit's leap
It's another summer night here in the O-C
Well I know a baller but I do have an Impala
And I might say 'hey' but I'll never say 'holla'

The girl with the glass
And a g-string just like a floss
Well she's waving her caboose at you
I bet you do
She calls you out
(Uh huh)

I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk,
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Bump that truck)
I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
(Uh huh)
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Uh huh),
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Let's go)

(Go go go!)
Turn up the beat, yeah
(Oh oh oh!)
I wanna feel it
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come
With the radio on
Blazing all summer long

(Go go go!)
You're all I'm breakin'
(Oh oh oh!)
My friends are drinkin'
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come
'Cause we're never going home
Till the summer's all gone

(California)
(California)

I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk,
Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
(Ay oh let's go)

(Go go go!)
Turn up the beat, yeah
(Oh oh oh!)
I wanna feel it
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come
With the radio on,
Blazing all summer long

(Go go go!)
You're all I'm breakin'
(Oh oh oh!)
My friends are drinkin'
(California)
Don't you wish that you could come?
'Cause we're never going home
Till the summer's all gone

(California)
Don't you wish that you could come?
'Cause we're never going home
Till the summer's all gone

Overall Meaning

The Offspring's song "Cruising California" is a carefree, summer anthem that speaks to the desire to have fun and forget one's worries. The song is an ode to the California lifestyle, focusing on the warm weather, Huntington Beach, and the exciting night scene. The upbeat and rhythmic nature of the song makes it a great driving song, perfect for cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway.


The first verse of the song talks about how easy summer living is, and how great it is to cruise down Huntington Beach. The singer of the song talks about how the sun shines and how everyone lines up for a "bump and grind," referencing the lively night scene in California. The second verse talks about how the sun goes down, and the fire pits light up. The singer mentions a "baller" who has an Impala and how he never says "holla." There is also reference to a girl with a glass and a g-string waving her caboose, and if the listener sneezes, she calls them out.


Line by Line Meaning

Ay oh, let's go
Let's go, start the adventure!


Turn up the beat, yeah
Increase the volume, feel the energy!


I wanna feel it
I want to experience the thrill!


(California)
The place of excitement and dreams!


Don't you wish that you could come?
Do you not desire to join the party?


'Cause we're never going home
Because we never want this joy to end!


Till the summer's all gone
Till summer ends, let us enjoy to the fullest!


Summer time, living's easy
Summer season, everything is relaxed and easygoing.


Cruising, bumping my Huntington Beach
Driving around, enjoying the vibe of the city.


'Cause the sun will shine
Because the sun is shining and the day is bright!


We'll have a good time
We will spend quality time and have fun!


They all line up for a bump and grind
Everyone is getting excited and coming together for fun!


And the girl that you want is directly out in front
The person you desire is standing right in front of you!


And she's waving her caboose at you
She is enticing you with her dance moves!


You sneeze achoo
You are caught off guard!


She calls you out and boom!
She piques your interest and makes you dance!


I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
I know you can hear the thumping bass from my car!


Bum-bumpin' in my trunk
It's the sound of the vibration from the singer!


(Oh yeah)
Yeah, it feels great!


(Uh huh)
Yes, that's the sensation I like!


(Let's go)
Come on, let's get moving and partying!


The sun goes down, the fire pit's leap
Sunset is here, campfire ignited and shining bright!


It's another summer night here in the O-C
Another wonderful summer evening in Orange County.


Well I know a baller but I do have an Impala
Although I know someone wealthy, I still only have my Impala car!


And I might say 'hey' but I'll never say 'holla'
I am friendly and will say hello, but I am not the type to party extravagantly with you!


The girl with the glass
The woman with the drink in her hand!


And a g-string just like a floss
Wearing a skimpy outfit, resembling the dental floss!


Well she's waving her caboose at you
She is enticing you with her dance moves!


I bet you do
I am sure you are intrigued!


She calls you out (Uh huh)
She catches your attention and makes you move to her beat!


I know you heard that bass bumpin' in my trunk
I know you can hear the thumping bass from my car!


(Bump that truck)
Let's increase the volume and enjoy it!


(Ay oh let's go)
Hey, let's start the party and move on!


With the radio on
Playing music on the radio loudly!


Blazing all summer long
Keeping the heat, excitement and joy blazing throughout the summer!


You're all I'm breakin'
You are the most important thing to me right now!


My friends are drinkin'
My friends are drinking and having fun!


(California)
The place of excitement and dreams!


Don't you wish that you could come?
Do you not desire to join the party?


'Cause we're never going home
Because we never want this joy to end!


Till the summer's all gone
Till summer ends, let us enjoy to the fullest!




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Keith Holland

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Comments from YouTube:

@nickx1754

Man, I love this band. The Offspring write better joke songs than most pop artists can write sincerely. XD

@andonj251

Lol even when they’re trying to replicate the shitty songwriting of today’s modern music it still slaps better than most pop artists

@moose7454

@AJFilm Productions lol exactly!

@mark7166

And it takes TEAMS of people to write that shitty music.

@johnzackarias11

You guys say "most pop artists". Which ones, exactly? Do you know how many hundreds, thousands of pop artists are out there?

@johnzackarias11

@AJFilm Productions See my above comment.

@pointblank6269

Am I the only one who actually legitimately always liked (a lot) this song since day one?

@Karnage420698238

one of my favs form days go by same as hit that original prankster pretty fly and nothingtown all catchy as hell songs

@dillonyancey2233

Honestly, might just be my favorite song from the album haha

@midnightgamer1172

Yes i am the same

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