California Gurls ★
★Katy Perry Lyrics


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Greetings loved ones
Let's take a journey

I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet n' wild
There must be something in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Laying underneath the palm trees
(undone)
The boys
Break their necks
Try'na to creep a little sneak peek
(at us)

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Ooh oh ooh oh oh ooh

California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it unlocked
West coast represent
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

Sex on the beach
We don't mind sand in our stilettos
We freak
In my jeep
Snoop doggy-dog on the stereo oh oh

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Ooh oh ooh ooh oh ooh

California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
West coast represent
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

Toned tan
Fit and ready
Turn it up cause its gettin' heavy
Wild, wild west coast
These are the gurls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like shes the one
Kiss her, touch her
Squeeze her buns
The gurls a freak
She drives a jeep
And live on the beach
I'm okay
I won't play
I love the bay
Just like I love L.A.
Venice beach
And palm springs
Summer time is everything
Home boys
Bangin' out
All that ass
Hanging out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis
No weenies
Just a king
And a Queenie
Katy my lady
(yeah)
And looky here baby
(uh huh)
I'm all up on you
'Cause you representing California (oh yeah)

California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
West coast represent (west coast, west coast)
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

(California, California)
California gurls man




(California)
(California gurls)

Overall Meaning

The song "California Gurls" by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg is an upbeat and fun pop song that speaks of the exciting and carefree lifestyle of people in California. The opening lyrics are a call to take a journey and explore the beauty of California. Perry sings about a particular spot where the grass is greener and the water is warm and wild, with something in it that makes people feel alive. She talks about how the boys break their necks trying to get a sneak peek of the girls lying under the palm trees. This sets the tone for the song that speaks of the irresistible hotness of California's girls, their daisy dukes and bikinis, their sun-kissed skin, and the sand they don't mind in their stilettos.


The song celebrates the California lifestyle with its carefree and wild spirit, where you can have sex on the beach and party all night. Perry sings that there is nothing like the golden coast, and once you party with them, you'll fall in love with the place. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "California Gurls," emphasizing the identity of these girls and the state's people as a whole. Perry calls out West Coast as a representative of California, conveying the region's pride and identity. Overall, the "California Gurls" song paints a picture of the exciting and exhilarating experience of living in California and enjoying the sun, the beach, the parties, and the carefree life.


Line by Line Meaning

Greetings loved ones
Hello, my dear friends


Let's take a journey
Let's go on an adventure


I know a place
I have knowledge of a location


Where the grass is really greener
The grass in this place is much greener than in other places


Warm, wet n' wild
The place is warm, wet and wild


There must be something in the water
There is something special in the water here


Sippin' gin and juice
Drinking gin and juice


Laying underneath the palm trees (undone)
Relaxing under the palm trees, feeling liberated


The boys
The boys in the vicinity


Break their necks
They try to catch a glance of us and end up hurting their necks


Try'na to creep a little sneak peek (at us)
They are trying to steal a glimpse of us secretly


You could travel the world
You could explore every corner of the world


But nothing comes close
But there is nothing as good as


To the golden coast
The California coast


Once you party with us
Once you hangout with us and have fun


You'll be falling in love
You will fall in love with us


Ooh oh ooh oh oh ooh
Indicates excitement


California gurls
The girls from California


We're unforgettable
We are memorable


Daisy dukes
Short shorts


Bikinis on top
Bikini tops


Sun-kissed skin
Tanned skin from the sun


So hot
Very attractive and sexy


We'll melt your Popsicle
We are so hot that we will melt the popsicle in your hand


California gurls
The girls from California


We're undeniable
We cannot be denied, we are too amazing


Fine, fresh, fierce
Beautiful, new, and intense


We got it unlocked
We have it all under control


West coast represent
Representing the west coast


Now put your hands up
Now raise your hands


Sex on the beach
Having sex on the beach


We don't mind sand in our stilettos
We don't care about getting sand in our high-heeled shoes


We freak
We act wild and crazy


In my jeep
In my car


Snoop doggy-dog on the stereo oh oh
Snoop Dogg's music playing in the car


Toned tan
Toned body and tanned skin


Fit and ready
In good physical shape and prepared


Turn it up cause its gettin' heavy
Get ready for the excitement to increase


Wild, wild west coast
The west coast is exciting and unpredictable


These are the gurls I love the most
These are the girls I love the most


I mean the ones
I mean them


I mean like shes the one
She is the one I am interested in


Kiss her, touch her
Kiss and touch her affectionately


Squeeze her buns
Squeeze her buttocks


The gurls a freak
The girl is wild and crazy


She drives a jeep
She drives a jeep car


And live on the beach
She lives on the beach


I'm okay
I am doing well


I won't play
I am not playing around


I love the bay
I love the San Francisco Bay Area


Just like I love L.A.
I love Los Angeles


Venice beach
A popular beach in Los Angeles


And palm springs
A city in California known for its hot springs


Summer time is everything
Summer time is amazing


Home boys
My friends from home


Bangin' out
Playing loud music


All that ass
Referring to attractive women around us


Hanging out
Relaxing and having fun


Bikinis, tankinis, martinis
Different types of drinks and swimwear


No weenies
No losers or wimps


Just a king
Only winners or confident people


And a Queenie
And an amazing and strong woman


Katy my lady (yeah)
Katy is amazing


And looky here baby (uh huh)
Come take a look at me


I'm all up on you
I'm very interested in you


'Cause you representing California (oh yeah)
Because you are from California and that's amazing


(California, California)
Referring to California again


California gurls man
The girls from California, dude


(California)
California, again


(California gurls)
Referring to the girls from California once again




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CYPMP
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, HUDSON ELIZABETH, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, BENJAMIN LEVIN, MIKE LOVE, MAX MARTIN, BONNIE MC KEE, BRIAN WILSON

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