Goodbye California
Jana Kramer Lyrics


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Ten days of L.A. palm trees
I loved that sunshine on me
Can’t beat that perfect blue sky, no
But goodbye Hollywood, hey
I’m leaving on a jet plane
To see my baby tonight, oh
Red, red roses in his hands
So glad to be back home
Home sweet home

I like boots, you, your drunk tattoo
Drivin’ in the country when the daffodils bloom
I like your Mustang, your sexy hot twang
Country fried chicken is a beautiful thing
Oh all I wanna do is hug and hold ya
Hello to love and so goodbye California
California

I love the southern moonlight
I love the lemon moon pies
I love the sweet cherry wine, oh
I like the tiny town we’re in
Love when the preacher says Amen
Love me a gentle southern man
West coast love ya
Oh but I’m so glad to be back home
Home sweet home

I like boots, you, your drunk tattoo
Drivin’ in the country when the daffodils bloom
I like your Mustang, your sexy hot twang
Country fried chicken is a beautiful thing
Oh all I wanna do is hug and hold ya
Hello to love and so goodbye California
California
California

Girls in bikinis on beaches
But we have sweet Georgia peaches
I love the way the country feels
And I hate four-inch heels

I like boots, you, your drunk tattoo
Drivin’ in the country when the daffodils bloom
I like your Mustang, your sexy hot twang
Country fried chicken is a beautiful thing
Oh all I wanna do is hug and hold ya
Hello to love and so goodbye

I like boots, you, your drunk tattoo
Drivin’ in the country when the daffodils bloom
I like your Mustang, your sexy hot twang
Country fried chicken is a beautiful thing
Oh all I wanna do is hug and hold ya
Hello to love and so goodbye to California




California
California

Overall Meaning

In the song "Goodbye California" by Jana Kramer, the singer is bidding farewell to California after spending time there. She has enjoyed the sunny weather, the blue skies, and the palm trees for ten days, but she is now looking forward to reuniting with her lover. She expresses her love for her partner through the things she loves about him, such as his boots, his drunk tattoo, his Mustang, his "sexy hot twang," and the country lifestyle. She describes her preference for driving in the country when the daffodils bloom, loving the town they're in, loving the southern moonlight, the lemon moon pies, and the sweet cherry wine. She expresses her relief at being back home and her dislike for the four-inch heels that are ubiquitous in California.


The first verse of the song builds up the attractiveness of California and the second verse lists what she loves about her partner, emphasizing that she prefers his company to California's attractions. The chorus encapsulates the message of the song: the singer is saying goodbye to California, but it's not a permanent farewell as she plans to return to her lover. The bridge draws a comparison between the physical beauty of girls in bikinis on California beaches and the sweet Georgia peaches, which represent the natural beauty of the south.


Line by Line Meaning

Ten days of L.A. palm trees
I enjoyed my time in Los Angeles, surrounded by beautiful palm trees for the past ten days.


I loved that sunshine on me
The sunshine in Los Angeles made me feel happy and fulfilled.


Can’t beat that perfect blue sky, no
The bright blue sky in Los Angeles was truly unbeatable and breathtaking.


But goodbye Hollywood, hey
Despite my love for Los Angeles, I am saying goodbye to Hollywood.


I’m leaving on a jet plane
I am boarding a flight to see my loved one tonight.


To see my baby tonight, oh
I am excited to see my significant other later tonight.


Red, red roses in his hands
My significant other is holding a bouquet of red roses as a gift for me.


So glad to be back home
Despite my love for Los Angeles, I am happy to be back in my hometown.


Home sweet home
There's no feeling like being home, surrounded by the people and things that bring me joy.


I like boots, you, your drunk tattoo
I love everything about you, including your fashion, your drunken mistakes, and your body art.


Drivin’ in the country when the daffodils bloom
I love taking scenic drives through the countryside when the daffodils are in full bloom.


I like your Mustang, your sexy hot twang
I love your car, your accent, and everything about your southern charm.


Country fried chicken is a beautiful thing
I find country fried chicken to be absolutely delightful and a quintessential representation of southern cuisine.


Oh all I wanna do is hug and hold ya
My desire is to embrace you in my arms and hold you for as long as possible.


Hello to love and so goodbye California
With a fond farewell, I am departing from California and focusing on the love that draws me elsewhere.


I love the southern moonlight
The moonlight in the south is absolutely enchanting and captivating.


I love the lemon moon pies
Lemon moon pies are one of my favorite southern desserts.


I love the sweet cherry wine, oh
Sweet cherry wine is another favorite southern indulgence of mine.


I like the tiny town we’re in
I am fond of the small and intimate town that we are currently in.


Love when the preacher says Amen
Hearing the preacher say 'Amen' brings me joy and contentment.


Love me a gentle southern man
I adore a man who embodies the kind, caring, and gentle nature that is characteristic of southern gentlemen.


West coast love ya
Although I am leaving, I still have love for the west coast and all of the memories that it gave me.


Girls in bikinis on beaches
Although there may be attractive women in bikinis on the beaches of California, it is not what I am searching for in my life.


But we have sweet Georgia peaches
Despite California's beaches, Georgia has something much sweeter to offer: delicious peaches.


I love the way the country feels
The feelings I experience while in the peaceful countryside are unmatched.


And I hate four-inch heels
I detest uncomfortable and impractical footwear like four-inch heels.


Hello to love and so goodbye
I am saying goodbye to certain aspects of my life in order to fully embrace the love that I have found.


Hello to love and so goodbye to California
With a heart full of love, I depart from California and the memories that it holds.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA MARK CROSBY, LESLEY TERESA ROY, CATHY LEE GRAVITT, JANNA KRAMER

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Comments from YouTube:

Savannah quintrell

This is one of her best songs #1

Kathleen Woodruff

i love this song!!!!

newmanfan39

amazing song by the extremely amazing Jana Kramer!!!

Kylee Irwin

Love this song its so beautiful and true

Daniel Rhodes

I love your voice

Daniel Rhodes

I love your voice

Joe Hamrick

Jana if you ever read these post's, message me... I am a Country lyricist and singer/songwriter. I usually don't let much of my music go, but I have a few I think you could bring alive! Especially in the hearts of the fans!

Jessie Collins

I love you Jana you are my role-model

ildemar santos

Fantastic!

1918Kayleigh

I love her album! its so hard to find her music online so thank you for posting! Love this one, king of apology, whisky, when your lonely and good as you were bad.

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