California Gurls ★
★Katy Perry Lyrics
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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
(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)
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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