Trifilio made her introduction as her stage name, Beach Bunny, with the release of her first EP, Animalism. The five -track acoustic EP is heavy on themes of heartbreak and love, and shows off Trifilio’s natural talent as a songwriter and a vocalist. In 2016 she released her sophomore EP, Pool Party, another five-track album with the addition of an electric guitar developing the surf rock aesthetic Beach Bunny has incorporated into their newer music.
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Ms. California
Beach Bunny Lyrics
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The less I seem to hesitate
But every time you cross my mind
The words come out in figure 8's
I need to let go of everything
Ooh
It's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
Ms. California
I love your voice but hate the way
You talk of her consistently
But every time you say her name
It honestly kills me
I need to let go of everything
Ooh
It's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
And everything's better in California
And everything's better in California
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
The lyrics to Beach Bunny's "Ms. California" tell the story of an unrequited love. The singer seems to have strong feelings for someone who is already in a committed relationship with a girl from California. The first verse describes the singer's hesitance to approach the person they're interested in, as every time they try, they stumble over their words. Despite this, the singer just can't seem to get over their crush.
The chorus reveals that the person the singer is interested in has a girlfriend who is from California, and the singer wishes they could be her. The second verse suggests that the singer has expressed their feelings to the person they're interested in, but it only seems to make things worse. The final lines of the song imply that the person the singer is interested in may have left them to move to California, as everything now seems better in California.
Overall, "Ms. California" paints a haunting picture of emotional longing and unrequited love. The singer is trapped in a painful cycle of wanting someone they can't have and feeling pained every time the person they're interested in mentions their girlfriend's name. The song stands out as a raw and honest portrayal of the heartache that can come with romantic yearning.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I try to catch your eye
Despite my attempts to grab your attention, it seems as though I'm becoming increasingly more hesitant to do so.
The less I seem to hesitate
Paradoxically, my nervousness only grows with each passing moment.
But every time you cross my mind
Thoughts of you always lead me to think about her.
The words come out in figure 8's
My words become jumbled and twisted, as if caught in a maze.
I need to let go of everything
It's time for me to move on from this situation.
Ooh
It's getting hard to fight the feeling
Despite my intentions, my feelings for you are becoming more difficult to suppress.
She's your girl
You have a romantic relationship with her.
She's in all your pictures
Evidence of her presence is everywhere, and it's difficult to escape from the memory of her.
California girl, I wish I was her
I am envious of the way she seems to effortlessly fit into your life.
When you're gone
You are often away from me, which makes her presence all the more potent.
She sleeps in your t-shirts
Evidence of her continues to surround you, even when she's not there in person.
It hurts, I wish I was her
The pain of unrequited love is amplified by the seemingly-perfect relationship you have with her.
Ms. California
She is forever tied to the West Coast where she and you share many happy memories.
I love your voice but hate the way
While I am physically attracted to you, the way you continue to talk about her makes me angry and sad.
You talk of her consistently
She continues to be a major topic of conversation in our interactions.
But every time you say her name
The slightest mention of her sends daggers through my heart, causing me pain.
It honestly kills me
The emotional toll of seeing you being in a relationship with her is unbearable.
And everything's better in California
The idealic reputation of sunny California is at odds with my current emotional state.
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Vaccaro, Jonathan Alvarado, Liliana Trifilio, Matthew Henkels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sarah
The more I try to catch your eye
The less I seem to hesitate
But every time you cross my mind
The words come out in figure 8's
I need to let go of everything
Ooh, it's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
Ms. California
I love your voice but hate the way
You talk of her consistently
But every time you say her name
It honestly kills me
I need to let go of everything
Ooh, it's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
And everything's better in California
And everything's better in California
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
janelle bade
The more I try to catch your eye
The less I seem to hesitate
But every time you cross my mind
The words come out in figure 8's
I need to let go of everything
Ooh
It's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
Ms. California
I love your voice but hate the way
You talk of her consistently
But every time you say her name
It honestly kills me
I need to let go of everything
Ooh
It's getting hard to fight the feeling
She's your girl
She's in all your pictures
California girl, I wish I was her
When you're gone
She sleeps in your t-shirts
It hurts, I wish I was her
Ms. California
And everything's better in California
And everything's better in California
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Joshua S.
“I wish I was her,”
That hits different for everyone.
Quinn ♔ (ꜰꜰᴄ)
Sigh, listening to this song as they tell me how much they miss her, and ranting about how down bad they are.
"It hurts, I wish I were her." 💀💀🙌
chip Skylark
This song and April hit a little too close to home and they're very specific it's starting to scare me. I can't stop listening to them tho.
bingus
@Ryleigh Skretta Lemme just
Virtual Hug
Ryleigh Skretta
It makes me feel like my heart just dropped out of my chest
bingus
@EG What I said to @Jazzy.Melanie foes for you too. I read both of your messages and I intended for the message to go to both of you but I had to @ someone. I wish you nothing but the best. <3
Calliope
as a west coast girl this is my summertime sunshine in a heartbreakingly dormant winter
ʀʏᴏ-ᴄʜᴀɴ Ψ
Beach Bunny is my most listened to Newly Discovered Artist for 2019 ✨
raincat
same! except I only ever knew here this 2021 when a friend introduced me to some of her songs~! :D
Ava C-bone
@salami skin bruh me too, sports is my favorite too