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California
[unknown] Lyrics
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Made up my mind to make a new start, Going To California with an aching in my heart.
Someone told me there's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
Took my chances on a big jet plane, never let them tell you that they're all the same.
The sea was red and the sky was grey, wondered how tomorrow could ever follow today.
The mountains and the canyons started to tremble and shake
as the children of the sun began to awake.
Seems that the wrath of the Gods
I think I might be sinking.
Throw me a line if I reach it in time
I'll meet you up there where the path
Runs straight and high.
To find a queen without a king,
They say she plays guitar and cries and sings... la la la
Ride a white mare in the footsteps of dawn
Tryin' to find a woman who's never, never, never been born.
Standing on a hill in my mountain of dreams,
Telling myself it's not as hard, hard, hard as it seems.
The song "California" by [unknown] is a ballad about a man who has had enough with his current state of affairs, and he decides to make a fresh start by heading out to California. He has spent time with a woman who has not treated him well, and he has spent his time indulging in smoking and drinking. However, he feels it is time to change his course and get away from all of the negativity in his life. He is heading to California with a heavy heart, but a new beginning is what he craves.
During his journey, he hears about a girl who might be his salvation. She is described as having love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. He takes a chance and hops on a plane. As he travels, he reflects on the beauty of California, but also the uncertain future that lies ahead. The sea is red, the sky is grey, and the mountains and canyons tremble and shake. However, amidst all of this chaos, the children of the sun awaken, and it seems as though the wrath of the gods has been averted. The man finds himself sinking, but he reaches for help, hoping to find someone who can guide him to a better life.
Overall, "California" is a song that tells the story of a man's search for something better in life. He is willing to take risks and leave everything behind in order to find a brighter future. The song is full of imagery and symbolism, and it has become a classic ballad that will resonate with listeners for many years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent my days with a woman unkind, Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine.
I wasted my days with a woman who treated me poorly, and numbed my pain with substance abuse.
Made up my mind to make a new start, Going To California with an aching in my heart.
I've decided to start anew, though my heart still aches, and I hope California will bring me peace.
Someone told me there's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
I've heard of a girl who radiates love and wears flowers in her hair.
Took my chances on a big jet plane, never let them tell you that they're all the same.
I boarded a plane to California, ignoring those who claim all planes are alike.
The sea was red and the sky was grey, wondered how tomorrow could ever follow today.
The colors of the sea and sky were ominous, and I doubted if a better tomorrow was possible.
The mountains and the canyons started to tremble and shake as the children of the sun began to awake.
The earth shook as the people of California, the 'children of the sun', rose to begin their day.
Seems that the wrath of the Gods Got a punch on the nose and it started to flow; I think I might be sinking.
It feels like the gods have been defeated, and I might be swallowed up by the chaos.
Throw me a line if I reach it in time I'll meet you up there where the path Runs straight and high.
If I can catch a lifeline in time, let's meet where the path is clear and free.
To find a queen without a king, They say she plays guitar and cries and sings... la la la
Rumor has it there's a queen in California who is independent, musical, emotional and beautiful.
Ride a white mare in the footsteps of dawn Tryin' to find a woman who's never, never, never been born.
I seek a pure, mythical woman riding a white mare, who has never been corrupted by the world.
Standing on a hill in my mountain of dreams, Telling myself it's not as hard, hard, hard as it seems.
From my dreamy mountaintop perch, I try to convince myself that life isn't as difficult as it appears.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Chorus)
It’s like a devil sittin on my shoulder
And he keeps telling me to come over
And I can’t think straight cause I ain’t sober
I only do cocaine in California
In California in California in California
And I’m a long way from home right now
[Verse 1]
Lord please just keep surrounding me
Tryin to escape these demons
But I feel like they keep houndin me
Friends talkin down to me
Mama says she’s proud of me
Stayin at the chamber and
Snortin lines on the balcony
And for some reason I keep thinkin about jumpin man
I can’t believe I’m thinkin this way
I came from nothing it’s amazin
All of the sudden everybody’s lovin him
Wasn’t long ago that he was stayin
At the Budget Inn
Came to Hollywood
He ain’t know what a budget is
Next thang you know they tryin to fuck him out
His publishin
These white lines have him feelin like
The light’s lime
They sayin that he’s next
He’s waitin it’s the right time
(Chorus)
It’s like a devil sittin on my shoulder
And he keeps telling me to come over
And I can’t think straight cause I ain’t sober
I only do cocaine in California
In California in California in California
And I’m a long way from home right now
[Verse 2]
Everyday I awake hit my knees
And start to pray try to find the words to say
But so much sin is in the way
What does it take
To make it in this scandalous game
I ain’t got no umbrella
I just stand in the rain
Man it takes a strong mind
Just to handle the fame
Willin to destroy anything
That stand in the way
Next thang you know
I’m learnin thangs that I never knew
Next thang you know
I’m doing thangs I said I’d never do
For good times man it’s all about a good vibe
I’m so high I swear to good I feel a could fly
Walkin out the rainbow room
High as I ever been
Told Jackie Chan I can’t believe
They finally let us in
(Chorus)
It’s like a devil sittin on my shoulder
And he keeps telling me to come over
And I can’t think straight cause I ain’t sober
I only do cocaine in California
In California in California in California
And I’m a long way from home right now
[Verse 3]
Smokin weed - just let me be
I’m tryin to buy my soul back
Will they set me free
I got fake friends now
I know we’ll never talk
Again - if my mother fuckin record blops
So I just keep on tryin to build this from
The ground up
Wasn’t long ago that I was really weighin pounds up
Really from the streets
So keep that pussy shit from round us
And roll some good weed
Somebody pour that crown up
(Chorus)
It’s like a devil sittin on my shoulder
And he keeps telling me to come over
And I can’t think straight cause I ain’t sober
I only do cocaine in California
In California in California in California
And I’m a long way from home right now
Jelly Roll
This my favorite song off this project !!
707soulja
This is my favorite song of yours. I’ve been bumping your top songs playlist from Apple Music nonstop since I first started listening to it when I seen you on the Grand Ole Opry with Craig Morgan. Keep it up brother!!!…going to your show soon in Concord, Ca
Jaymi DeCaro
Dago love Jelly Roll...
Jordy G
Amazing jelly bro. Your one of my idols love your music 🔥
Will Rogers
I'm strictly herb 🌿😎 but this classic is a hard song bars and beat is crazy
Deadly sins5520
I use to play this song in my addiction now I listen to it as a reminder why I changed my life for the better when life gets tough
Austin Dutcher
You got this 🤘
Michael Bushaw
I hope you beat your addiction, it can be a struggle I know firsthand but I'm 2 1/2 years clean.Go you!
charmaymay
That’s what’s up!
MegaBuckeyes10
My bf is recovering from an ice addiction of 15 years and been sober almost a year now!! Your music has helped us both get thru his recovery! Thank you