West Coast
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I can see my baby swingin'
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
Down on the West Coast they got a sayin'
"If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'"
But you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?

Down on the West Coast, I get this feeling like
It all could happen, that's why I'm leaving
You for the moment, you for the moment
Boy blue, yeah you

I can see my baby swingin'
I can see my baby swingin'

Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigons
And you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?

Down on the West Coast, they love their movies
Their golden gods and rock and roll groupies
And you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?

I can see my baby swingin'
I can see my baby swingin'

You push it hard, I pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire
I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher




Te deseo, cariño, boy, it's you I desire
Your love, your love

Overall Meaning

The song "West Coast" by ZHU is an ode to the West Coast of the United States. The song is about a person who is in love with their significant other, but is also infatuated with the energy and vibe of the West Coast. The lyrics "I can see my baby swingin'" represents the feeling of being in the moment and enjoying life on the West Coast with their partner.


The chorus of the song talks about the saying in the West Coast, "If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'." This represents the party culture of the West Coast and how people often associate it with drinking and having a good time. ZHU sings that he may leave his partner for a moment to enjoy the party lifestyle, but always comes back to her.


The lyrics "Down on the West Coast, they love their movies, their golden gods, and rock and roll groupies" paints a picture of the Hollywood culture that is prominent on the West Coast. ZHU is expressing his love for the music and entertainment industry that is prevalent in California. This song is a representation of the love and admiration for the West Coast and its culture.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see my baby swingin'
The singer can picture their lover dancing happily.


Down on the West Coast they got a sayin', 'If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin''
People on the West Coast believe that drinking is essential to have fun and let loose.


But you've got the music, you've got the music, in you, don't you?
The music within oneself is enough to have a good time, without the need for alcohol.


Down on the West Coast, I get this feeling like it all could happen, that's why I'm leaving you for the moment, you for the moment, boy blue, yeah you
The artist is attracted to the exciting, unpredictable nature of the West Coast and chooses to leave their lover temporarily to explore it.


Down on the West Coast, they got their icons, their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigons
The West Coast idolizes Hollywood celebrities, especially actresses and performers.


And you've got the music, you've got the music, in you, don't you?
The singer suggests that the listener also has something special and valuable within them.


Down on the West Coast, they love their movies, their golden gods and rock and roll groupies
The West Coast is known for its love for movies, famous musicians, and the people who follow them.


You push it hard, I pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire. I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher. Te deseo, cariño, boy, it's you I desire, your love, your love
The artist is torn between the intense passion they feel for their lover and the desire to explore and experience new things on their own. They express their feelings of love in Spanish, emphasizing the depth of their emotional connection.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels

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