Cold in California
Ashe Lyrics


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Just out of reach is the gold your rushing for with bags under your eyes
I’ve been chasing a rainbow, wound up at your door, wanna see the other side

It’s not quite like I imagined, like I did before
When you’re pouring all your heart out
But you’re lying on the floor
All these cigarettes and hotels, could be what you’re looking for
But it’s not what you expected and you’re left wanting more

Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California
See everybody thinks they know ya
They’re only seeing what they wanna
Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California

We can dance in the streets with the sun upon our skin and wake up feeling burned
Under stars, we could freeze cause we’ve gotten used to heat where seasons never turn

It’s not quite like I imagined, like I did before
When you’re pouring all your heart out
But you’re lying on the floor
All these cigarettes and hotels, could be what you’re looking for
But it’s not what you expected and you’re left wanting more

Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California
See everybody thinks they know ya
They’re only seeing what they wanna
Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California

Talk about the pretty parts
The ones you see on film
Happiness and skinny legs and living on a hill
Don’t talk about the lonely parts, the loneliness you feel
You probably always will

Cause it gets dark in California

I know it well better than most ya
Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California
See everybody thinks they know ya
They’re only seeing what they wanna




Don’t mind what anybody told ya
It still gets cold in California

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Ashe's song "Cold in California" talks about the struggles of trying to achieve a certain goal, represented by the metaphor of gold. The character in the song is tired and has been working hard but still can't reach what they are looking for. They have been chasing a rainbow, which represents a dream or something that's unattainable. They end up at someone's door, and they want to see the other side, which could mean a different perspective or a change of scenery. The second verse speaks about the reality of the situation. Despite pouring their heart out, the character in the song is lying on the floor, feeling disillusioned. They acknowledge that they are engaging in vices like cigarettes and hotels, which could be what they wanted, but ultimately, it's not what they expected, and they are left wanting more. The chorus serves as a reminder that no matter what people say, it still gets cold in California, which could mean that even in a place as sunny and warm as California, people still experience challenges and hardships.


The bridge speaks to the duality of California. There are the pretty parts that people often see on film and believe to be true, like happiness, skinny legs, and living on a hill, but there are also lonely parts that people don't talk about, like feeling isolated and alone. The character in the song knows this reality all too well and tries to remind others that it still gets cold in California, meaning that there are struggles and hardships that are not always apparent to outsiders.


Line by Line Meaning

Just out of reach is the gold your rushing for with bags under your eyes
The success you are striving for may be just out of reach, and it may be taking a toll on you, as shown by the bags under your eyes.


I’ve been chasing a rainbow, wound up at your door, wanna see the other side
I have been pursuing something elusive and impractical, and now I find myself seeking refuge and comfort from you, hoping for a different perspective on life.


It’s not quite like I imagined, like I did before When you’re pouring all your heart out But you’re lying on the floor All these cigarettes and hotels, could be what you’re looking for But it’s not what you expected and you’re left wanting more
Life may not be living up to your expectations, even if you pour your heart out and seek refuge in temporary pleasures like cigarettes and hotels. You may be left feeling unsatisfied and wanting more.


Don’t mind what anybody told ya It still gets cold in California See everybody thinks they know ya They’re only seeing what they wanna Don’t mind what anybody told ya It still gets cold in California
People may make assumptions about you and your life, but the reality is that even in sunny California, life can be cold and harsh. Do not let the opinions of others define your own experiences.


We can dance in the streets with the sun upon our skin and wake up feeling burned Under stars, we could freeze cause we’ve gotten used to heat where seasons never turn
We can find happiness and joy in the bright moments of life, but we may also become complacent and unprepared for the hardships that come with monotony and unchanging circumstances.


Talk about the pretty parts The ones you see on film Happiness and skinny legs and living on a hill Don’t talk about the lonely parts, the loneliness you feel You probably always will
We often focus on the superficial and idealized parts of life, but we should not ignore the loneliness and hardship that are often hidden behind them. Even if we achieve success, we may still feel lonely and unfulfilled.


Cause it gets dark in California I know it well better than most ya Don’t mind what anybody told ya It still gets cold in California See everybody thinks they know ya They’re only seeing what they wanna Don’t mind what anybody told ya It still gets cold in California
Despite the image of sunny beaches and glamour, life in California can be dark and cold, and I am intimately familiar with this reality. Do not let others' perceptions of you or your surroundings overshadow your own experiences and feelings.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASHLYN RAE WILLSON, CASEY CATHLEEN SMITH, FINNEAS O'CONNELL, NOAH CONRAD

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