California Girls
Graham BLVD Lyrics
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I really dig those styles they wear
And the Southern girls, with the way they talk
They knock me out when I'm down there
The Midwest farmers' daughters really make you feel all right
And the Northern girls, with the way they kiss
They keep their boyfriends warm at night
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls
The West Coast has the sunshine
And the girls all get so tanned
I dig a French bikini on Hawaiian island dolls
By a palm tree in the sand
I been all around this great big world
And I seen all kinds of girls
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the States
Back to the cutest girls in the world
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California
(Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the)
In Graham BLVD's song "California Girls," the singer expresses his admiration for the different types of girls he has encountered throughout the United States, but ultimately declares that he wishes they were all from California. He starts by mentioning the hip styles of East Coast girls and the twangy accents of Southern girls that leave a lasting impression on him. He then praises the Midwest farmers' daughters for their ability to make anyone feel "alright" and the Northern girls for their warmth and affection. Despite all these things to appreciate in different regions, the chorus is repeated several times with the title of the song expressing his clear preference for Californian girls.
The second stanza builds on this idea by mentioning the sunshine that the West Coast is known for which makes the women there tanned and undoubtedly beautiful. He describes an exotic scene involving French bikinis and palm trees in Hawaii, emphasizing his desire for a perfect tropical paradise with stunning girls. The final lines of the song recount all the worldly travels of the singer, but he ultimately longs for the "cutest girls in the world" back in California. The song is essentially an ode to the state and its beautiful population.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, East Coast girls are hip
I find the fashionable styles of the girls from the East Coast impressive.
I really dig those styles they wear
Their clothing and accessories are very appealing to me.
And the Southern girls, with the way they talk
The Southern accent of girls fascinates me.
They knock me out when I'm down there
I feel captivated by their attractiveness as a result of their way of speaking.
The Midwest farmers' daughters really make you feel all right
The girls from the Midwest who have grown up on farms give me a sense of comfort and ease.
And the Northern girls, with the way they kiss
Northern girls know how to kiss and make their partners feel loved.
They keep their boyfriends warm at night
Their love and affection are enough to make their boyfriends feel comforted and cozy at night.
The West Coast has the sunshine
The sunny weather of the West Coast is a major attraction for people like me.
And the girls all get so tanned
The girls in California have this appealing tanned skin color that everyone desires to have.
I dig a French bikini on Hawaiian island dolls
I find Hawaiian island girls with their French bikini-style outfits very attractive.
By a palm tree in the sand
It's a perfect setting for me where the palm trees provide some shade and the sand feels cool.
I been all around this great big world
I have traveled all over the world and experienced the different cultures and people.
And I seen all kinds of girls
I have met and interacted with different types of girls with their unique personalities and styles.
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the States
Despite all of the amazing places I have traveled, I always look forward to returning to the United States.
Back to the cutest girls in the world
The girls in California are the cutest in the world to me.
I wish they all could be California
I wish all the girls in the world could have the charm and beauty of the California girls.
Girls, girls, girls yeah I dig the
I really enjoy being around girls, and their beauty and grace is something that I find irresistible.
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