California Girl
Floyd Eddie Lyrics
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Looking out over the metropolis of Los Angeles, California
I can't help but think about the young lady that I met here
So I wrote a song tonight and I call it my California girl
California girl, you're living in a different world
Let the sun shine in, right here where my love begins
No, I won't ever hurt you, no, I won't make you cry, no
Everybody help me sing this song one more time, yeah
California girl, you're living by the sand and sea
And it means every little thing now, now that you belong to me
Oh, I'm gonna make you happy, oh, I'm gonna see you smile, yeah
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
California girl, oh, you live in a different world, yes you are
And it means every little thing darling, now that you are my girl, yeah
No, I won't never hurt you, baby, I won't see you cry, no
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing these song one more time
California girl, California girl
Oh, I'm gonna love you baby, yes I am
Till the day, the day, the day, the day I die, yeah
You see I'm not ashamed tonight
To say these words to the young lady
That I met at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, huh
And as I look out over the sky tonight
Through the fog and through the smog
I can't help but think about that young girl, oh, oh, oh baby
Everybody, help me, help me sing one more time, yeah
The song "California Girl" by Floyd Eddie is a love song that tells the story of a young lady that the singer met in Los Angeles, California. The singer is deeply in love with the girl and promises to never hurt her or make her cry. He declares his love for her in the chorus and acknowledges that she lives in a different world with the sand and sea. He vows to make her happy and see her smile, and promises to love her until the day he dies.
It is evident that the singer is reminiscing about a specific woman he met in Los Angeles and fell in love with her. The lyrics capture the beauty of California and its culture, including the ocean and the sand. The singer's voice is passionate and heartfelt, demonstrating his commitment and loyalty to the woman he loves. The song reflects a sincere expression of love, as the singer professes his feelings without any reservations.
Overall, "California Girl" is a romantic song that expresses love and appreciation for a special woman in the singer's life. The chorus is catchy and memorable, making it an excellent sing-along tune for anyone who is in love or appreciates good music.
Line by Line Meaning
As I stand here these evening
As I stand here this evening, gazing out at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, I am filled with thoughts of a special young lady I met here.
California girl, you're living in a different world
You, my California girl, have a unique way of life that flaunts a natural and beautiful environment that's so very different from the rest of the world.
Let the sun shine in, right here where my love begins
Let my love for you thrive and grow, right here under the California sunshine.
No, I won't ever hurt you, no, I won't make you cry, no
I promise to never cause you any pain or make you experience any tears, my dear California Girl.
California girl, I'm gonna love, love you till the day I die, yeah
My love for you, my beautiful California girl, will never cease; I vow to love and cherish you until I take my last breath.
California girl, you're living by the sand and sea
My California girl, you are living among the sand and sea, enjoying and embracing the beauty of nature's finest gifts.
And it means every little thing now, now that you belong to me
Now that you are mine, every little thing about you and this beautiful place has more meaning to me.
Oh, I'm gonna make you happy, oh, I'm gonna see you smile, yeah
Making you happy, seeing you smile, and evoking joy from you brings me immense satisfaction and drives my love for you.
My California, California, California
You, my beautiful California where my love resides will always be my place of comfort, my sanctuary.
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
My love for you, sweet California girl, is eternal and will last until death comes to claim me.
You see I'm not ashamed tonight
I am not embarrassed to express my feelings for you tonight.
That I met at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, huh
I met you in the great city of Los Angeles and its charming air made me fall in love with you.
And as I look out over the sky tonight
As I look out at the sky blanketing over California tonight,
Through the fog and through the smog
Even when the city is shrouded by fog, and smog;
I can't help but think about that young girl, oh, oh, oh baby
I can't help but think of you, my dear young girl, oh, oh, oh baby.
Everybody, help me, help me sing one more time, yeah
Everyone, let us all sing this song one more time and glorify the love that California has brought together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOOKER T. JR. JONES, EDDIE FLOYD
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johnny zell
As I stand here these evening
Looking out over the metropolis of Los Angeles, California
I can't help but think about the young lady that I met here
So I wrote a song tonight and I call it my California girl
California girl, you're living in a different world
Let the sun shine in, right here where my love begins
No, I won't ever hurt you, no, I won't make you cry, no
California girl, I'm gonna love, love you till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing this song one more time, yeah
California girl, you're living by the sand and sea
And it means every little thing now, now that you belong to me
Oh, I'm gonna make you happy, oh, I'm gonna see you smile, yeah
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
California girl, oh, you live in a different world, yes you are
And it means every little thing darling, now that you are my girl, yeah
No, I won't never hurt you, baby, I won't see you cry, no
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing these song one more time
California girl, California girl
Oh, I'm gonna love you baby, yes I am
Till the day, the day, the day, the day I die, yeah
You see I'm not ashamed tonight
To say these words to the young lady
That I met at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, huh
And as I look out over the sky tonight
Through the fog and through the smog
I can't help but think about that young girl, oh, oh, oh baby
Everybody, help me, help me sing one more time, yeah
Valenda Newell
Loved this song since I was a teenager. Now I’m a senior citizen with a California soul…🎶🎧🎼
Kenya Nkhrumah
A beautiful tune from an unsung Soul Balladeer. He penned a number of Soul Classics. He will always be an integral part of the soundtrack if my youth. Eddie Floyd & STAX records informed my youth, via WLAC - AM radio, in Nashville/Galiston, Tennessee.
johnny zell
As I stand here these evening
Looking out over the metropolis of Los Angeles, California
I can't help but think about the young lady that I met here
So I wrote a song tonight and I call it my California girl
California girl, you're living in a different world
Let the sun shine in, right here where my love begins
No, I won't ever hurt you, no, I won't make you cry, no
California girl, I'm gonna love, love you till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing this song one more time, yeah
California girl, you're living by the sand and sea
And it means every little thing now, now that you belong to me
Oh, I'm gonna make you happy, oh, I'm gonna see you smile, yeah
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
California girl, oh, you live in a different world, yes you are
And it means every little thing darling, now that you are my girl, yeah
No, I won't never hurt you, baby, I won't see you cry, no
My California, California, California
I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing these song one more time
California girl, California girl
Oh, I'm gonna love you baby, yes I am
Till the day, the day, the day, the day I die, yeah
You see I'm not ashamed tonight
To say these words to the young lady
That I met at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, huh
And as I look out over the sky tonight
Through the fog and through the smog
I can't help but think about that young girl, oh, oh, oh baby
Everybody, help me, help me sing one more time, yeah
standingbeark
Always loved this song!! Work it Eddie!!
Margie 1953
Those were the good days wish they could come back with good music
Larry Benjamin
Booker t played that piano from the bottem to the top#love it
James Winn
I want the old days to come back again..even if it's just for 1 day!!!!!💯😃😃
Joycelyn
James Winn me too so bad.
Kenneth Bledsoe
Amen to that.
Eva Ivy
Wow I simply and will forever love and ardor this classic it make me fell like home again . beautiful 💘 💘 💘 🔥 🔥 awesome!!!.