California Sun
Hal Blaine Lyrics


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Well I'm going out west where I belong
Where the days are short and the nights are long

Where I'll walk
And they walk
I'll twist
And they twist
And I'll shimmy
And they shimmy
And I'll fly
And they fly
Where they're out there having fun
In the warm California sun

Well, I'm going out west
Out on the coast
Where the California girls
Are really the most

And I'll walk
And they walk
I'll twist
And they twist
And I'll shimmy
And they shimmy
And I'll fly
And they fly
Where they're out there having fun
In the warm California sun

Well, the girls are frisky
In old 'Frisco
A pretty little chick
Wherever you go

And I'll walk
And they walk
I'll twist
And they twist
And I'll shimmy
And they shimmy
And I'll fly
And they fly
Where they're out there having fun
In the warm California sun




Where they're out there having fun
In the warm California sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hal Blaine's song California Sun revolve around the idea of heading out to the West Coast to have some fun. The singer talks about California being a place where the days are short and the nights are long, where people walk, twist, shimmy and fly, and where they're all out having fun in the warm California sun. The chorus repeats these lines, with a specific focus on the California girls who the singer claims are "really the most" and "frisky" in San Francisco.


The lyrics paint a picture of carefree youth, who live for the present moment and indulge in all that life has to offer. The song references popular dance moves of the time, such as "twisting" and "shimmying", which adds to the overall fun vibe of the song. With its catchy chorus and upbeat melody, California Sun celebrates life, friendship and adventure. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that heading out west is the best way to experience all these things and more.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm going out west where I belong
I am leaving my current place and moving to the western part of the country, a place that I feel is more suitable for me and where I will be happier.


Where the days are short and the nights are long
The days are not as long as they are in my current location, while the nights are longer. This could be because of geographic location or the time of year.


Where I'll walk And they walk I'll twist And they twist And I'll shimmy And they shimmy And I'll fly And they fly Where they're out there having fun In the warm California sun
I will do the same activities that the locals do and fit into the social scene. Everyone enjoys themselves under the sun in California.


Well, I'm going out west Out on the coast Where the California girls Are really the most
My destination is on the coast and that's where the most attractive and interesting women of California can be found.


Well, the girls are frisky In old 'Frisco A pretty little chick Wherever you go
The girls in San Francisco are promiscuous and easy to approach. They are also beautiful and can be found everywhere.


Where they're out there having fun In the warm California sun Where they're out there having fun In the warm California sun
People in California have a great time in the sun, which makes the atmosphere very enjoyable.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Glover, Morris Levy

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