Going to California
Amy Lee Lyrics
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Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine
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
Ah ah ah
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
Got a punch on the nose and it started to flow
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
Says she plays guitar and cries and she sings
Side 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
Tryin' telling myself it's not as hard, hard, hard as it seems
Ah ah ah
"Going to California" is a song by Amy Lee from Evanescence, released in 2007 as a bonus track on the album, The Open Door. The song is a cover of the classic by Led Zeppelin, released in 1971, and its lyrics depict a man who leaves behind a woman who treated him poorly and goes to California, hoping to find a new life and love.
The first verse reveals the singer's suffering: he spent time with a woman who was unkind to him and used up his resources. Nevertheless, he has decided to take control of his life and start anew by heading to California, although he feels a sense of heartache. Someone has informed him that in California, he can find a girl who has love in her eyes and wears flowers in her hair. In the second verse, he continues to pursue his dream, boarding a jet plane and ignoring the warnings about the journey as he is determined to find a new beginning.
There are several interpretations of the song's meaning. Some suggest that the lyrics are partly autobiographical, as Led Zeppelin's members had a difficult time with their music careers at first, and heading to California, particularly in the early 1970s, was a common dream for many musicians. The lyrics may also express the singer's recognition of the consequences of his past decisions, particularly with regard to women, and his attempt to make positive changes in his life, culminating in his quest for true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent my days with a woman unkind
I spent a lot of time with a woman who didn't treat me well.
Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine
I smoked my things and drank all my wine to cope with the woman's unkindness.
Made up my mind to make a new start
I decided to start fresh and leave behind my current situation.
Going to California with an aching in my heart
I'm leaving for California with sadness and longing in my heart.
Someone told me there's a girl out there
I heard that there's a girl out there who could make me happy.
With love in her eyes and flowers in her hair
This girl has a loving and carefree spirit, and she wears flowers in her hair to express this.
Took my chances on a big jet plane
I took a risk and boarded a big jet plane to leave and start anew.
Never let them tell you that they're all the same
Don't believe anyone who tells you that all planes, or all choices, are the same.
The sea was red and the sky was grey
During my flight, the sea looked red and the sky was grey, which felt ominous and strange.
Wondered how tomorrow could ever follow today
I wondered how things could ever get better after the current difficulties I was feeling.
The mountains and the canyons started to tremble and shake
As I got closer to California, the landscape felt more intense and powerful.
As the children of the sun began to awake
I felt like the world was coming alive as I approached my destination.
Seems that the wrath of the Gods
It seems like the anger of the gods is present.
Got a punch on the nose and it started to flow
The anger of the gods led to a violent outburst and blood flow.
I think I might be sinking
I feel like I may be in over my head or struggling to handle everything.
Throw me a line if I reach it in time
Please offer me help if I ask for it or need it in time.
I'll meet you up there where the path
If all goes well, I'll meet you at a beautiful and high place.
Runs straight and high
The path is straight and direct, leading us to a high point.
To find a queen without a king
I want to find a strong and independent woman who doesn't need a man to define her.
Says she plays guitar and cries and she sings
This special woman I'm seeking is musical and emotional, playing guitar and expressing her feelings through singing and crying.
Side a white mare in the footsteps of dawn
I imagine finding this woman on a white horse, traveling at dawn and creating a beautiful and serene image.
Tryin' to find a woman who's never, never, never been born
I'm looking for a woman who is pure, innocent, and untainted. Someone who hasn't been born yet, so to speak.
Standing on a hill in my mountain of dreams
I imagine myself standing high up, achieving my dreams and finally feeling successful or content.
Tryin' telling myself it's not as hard, hard, hard as it seems
I try to reassure myself that things aren't as difficult as they might appear, and that I can make my dreams a reality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Anthony Plant, James Patrick Page
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+stewartfarm
Origin was never a studio release for Evanescence, It was a demo nothing more.
Evanescence's official studio Cd's are:
1.)Fallen 2003
2.) The Open Door 2006
3.)Evanescence 2011
Other unofficial releases include:
1.)Origin 2000
2.)Not for your Ears 2003
3.)Anywhere but Home 2004
4.)Mystary ep 2003
5.) Ultra Rare Tracks 2003
There are others but just bootlegs with a mash up of already released songs.
Mandy Candy
Amy <3 you sing like an angel!! <3 Destruidora!
Leonardo Rufini
+Mandy Candy Olha só! Uma anja comentando o video de outra! :o HSUAHSU
Raphael Isnard
Mandy!!! Uma vez pirigotica sempre pirigotica né non?
Alloui Bardis
+Mandy Candy Omg she drives me mad with her songs shiz freaking #out_standing
Junior JW
MANDY, MENTIRA QUE VOCÊ É FÃ DA AMY TBM. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Elisa Silveira
Ai, que linda você! Não sabia que também gostava da Amy.❤
John Wilcox
Not to disrespect Zeppelin, but I have been listening to this song for over 40 years. I just heard her sing it for the first time, and I realize, it has been waiting for her, I won't ever be able to hear it any other way. What she can do with music effects your soul, effects it so profoundly that it is irreparable. So beautiful.
Lyndon CMP
Her voice is great and gives Plant a run for his money I agree but the music isn't a patch on Page and Jones. Nowhere near. Sorry.
K4Ri80
I agree. She's just another level. Feelings, precision and natural "beauty"(whatever all is inside to do what she does).
EarsMusic
Ditto My New Friend! I Whole Heartedly Agree w You on Her Version I was Blown Away with Her 'Pitch Perfect Voice' 😳😲🤗