Cold In California
Cam Lyrics


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Wouldn't hold you back
No, I never would do that
That don't mean I wanted you to go
Playing dives on weekends
Was a slow ride to a dead end
You're headed west to find your pot of gold

And I hope you do
But if you don't

If you're feeling cold in California
Those L.A. stars just don't shine bright enough for you
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California

Went out with a friend
Of a friend, but that just ended
With me finding myself another friend
I've got a soft spot for those
With the wind in their souls
Ain't it funny what I love's what made you go?

And I don't blame you
And I wouldn't change you

If you're feeling cold in California
Those L.A. stars just don't shine bright enough for you
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California

(California)
(California)
(California)
(Cold in California)

But if you're feeling cold in California (California)
(California) Those L.A. stars (California) just don't shine bright enough for you (cold in California)
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling




I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California

Overall Meaning

In Cam's song "Cold in California", there's a sense of longing and regret for a past relationship that has ended. The lyrics describe how the singer wouldn't hold their partner back from pursuing their dreams, even though it led to the end of their relationship. The singer is left playing dives on weekends and feeling stuck in a dead-end life while their partner has moved on to pursue their dreams in California. The chorus of the song describes how the singer still remembers how they used to warm their partner when they were feeling cold in California. The snow back home isn't the only thing still falling, hinting at the singer's own feelings of loneliness and sadness after the breakup.


Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the difficult choices and sacrifices made in pursuit of one's dreams. Even though the singer is left with feelings of regret and loneliness, they still hope that their past partner finds success and happiness in California.


Line by Line Meaning

Wouldn't hold you back
I wouldn't stop you from pursuing your dreams.


No, I never would do that
I love you too much to hold you back.


That don't mean I wanted you to go
Although I support you, it doesn't mean I wanted you to leave me behind.


Playing dives on weekends
I used to perform at small and low-quality venues on weekends.


Was a slow ride to a dead end
My career path wasn't leading me anywhere successful.


You're headed west to find your pot of gold
You left for California to search for your success.


And I hope you do
I wish you all the success that you deserve.


But if you don't
In case you don't find what you're looking for...


If you're feeling cold in California
If California isn't treating you well...


Those L.A. stars just don't shine bright enough for you
The glamour and fame apparently aren't enough for you.


The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I haven't stopped reminiscing and missing you.


I still remember how I used to warm you
I remember how I used to make you feel better in cold times.


Went out with a friend
I recently went out with a friend's friend.


Of a friend, but that just ended
The short-lived fling didn't work out.


With me finding myself another friend
I move on and try to cope by finding new people.


I've got a soft spot for those
I tend to have an emotional connection with people who...


With the wind in their souls
...are free-spirited like yourself.


Ain't it funny what I love's what made you go?
It's ironic how the thing I admire about you is what drove you to leave me.


And I don't blame you
I don't hold you accountable for leaving me behind.


And I wouldn't change you
As much as it hurts me, I wouldn't change anything about you.


California
Direct reference to the state of California.


Cold in California
How a person could feel if they're not successful or if they're missing someone in California.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL TYLER JOHNSON, CAM OCHS, JEREMY SPEILMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Logan Elise

Cam is a beautiful and talented young woman and I hope her music career is a long and successful one. I love her music and her voice is amazing. I sense another iconic country voice emerging. #camcountry

Patricia Grisham

she's has a refreshing voice . beautiful

Bundok Kalbaryo

So far this one sounds like a country melody.

Ali S

No. No no no.... country is raw. This is filled with edits and effects.

Key Michella

Belle voix :)

Patricia Grisham

Beautiful voice

Patricia Grisham

Beautiful voice

Sky Luxury

Great Music :)

Julie B

My favourite songs of her's is "Village" and also "Mayday"

Furious Sherman

I like Burning House and Mayday.

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