Baby Strange are a band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2012 and consists… Read Full Bio ↴Baby Strange are a band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2012 and consists of brothers Connaire and Aidan McCann and singer Johnny Madden. The band make loud punk/garage music and have started getting a reputation for having exciting live shows.

They released their first single 'Pure Evil' on May 27th 2013 via Brimstone Records, an imprint on Fiction Records and the second single, 'Friend' came out September 12th 2013 on Chess Club Records.

“Their debut is as good a manifesto as we’ve heard all year.”- NME

“A woozy reminder that there are bands who still know what being in a band should mean.”- The Fly

California Sun
Baby Strange Lyrics

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California sun, was you never come here
You know, will breaks my heart until, know will breaks my heart until
California breeze, you never come near me
And you know, will breaks my heart until, know will breaks my heart until

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you

California man, I don't think you understand
About way, she broke my heart until, way she broke my heart until
California people, you there cap all the time
As the sun beats down on the pretty faces, all the range falls still a mind

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Baby Strange's "California Sun" showcase a sense of longing for someone or something that cannot be attained. The singer talks about how the California sun and breeze never come near them, creating a sense of desolation and detachment. Along with that, the California people "cap all the time," implying that there is a veneer of perfection and glamour that hides the true reality of the situation, which eats away at the singer's heart.

The singer is struggling with a broken heart, potentially caused by someone who is located in California, hence the repeated use of the word California. Despite their heartbreak, the singer is willing to be there for their friends and for the person who they long for, even if it means saving spaces at their head. In essence, the song is about the pain that comes with unrequited love, the longing for something that can never be quite fully realized, and a sense of detachment that can come with living in a place that is seen as the epitome of glamour.

Line by Line Meaning

California sun, was you never come here
The absence of the California sun contributes to a heartbreak that feels endless

You know, will breaks my heart until, know will breaks my heart until
The repetition emphasizes the crushing pain caused by the lack of the beloved state's sunshine

California breeze, you never come near me
The California breeze is a source of comfort that's been missing, exacerbating the heartbreak

And you know, will breaks my heart until, know will breaks my heart until
Again, the repeated phrase hammers home the pervasive sadness that hangs over the singer

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Despite the longing for California, the singer will be present for their loved one when they need support

Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you
Promise to hold a space for their loved one and stay by their side

California man, I don't think you understand
Addressing the lack of understanding of fellow Californians who haven't experienced the same heartbreak

About way, she broke my heart until, way she broke my heart until
The heartbreak is due to a person who caused deep emotional pain

California people, you there cap all the time
Despite the bright sun and happy vibes, Californians can also experience pain

As the sun beats down on the pretty faces, all the range falls still a mind
The heat and beauty of California can't chase away the pain and stillness of the mind caused by heartbreak

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Reiteration of the pledge to support loved ones, no matter the distance from California

Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you
The singer will always be there to hold space and provide comfort for those they care about

Baby when my friends are there, I'll be there for you
Restatement of the singer's commitment to being present for their loved ones

Save spaces at you head, I'll be there with you
Promising to hold space for loved ones and provide unwavering support

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