California Gurls
Katy Perry&Snoop Dogg Lyrics


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Greetings loved ones
Let's take a journey

I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet n' wild
There must be something in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Laying underneath the palm trees
(Undone)
The boys
Break their necks
Try'na to creep a little sneak peek
(At us)

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Ooh oh ooh oh oh ooh

California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
West coast represent
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

Sex on the beach
We don't mind sand in our stilettos
We freak
In my jeep
Snoop doggy-dog on the stereo oh oh

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Ooh oh ooh ooh oh ooh

California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
West coast represent
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

Toned, tan
Fit and ready
Turn it up 'cause its gettin' heavy
Wild, wild west coast
These are the girls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like she's the one
Kiss her, touch her
Squeeze her buns
The girl's a freak
She drive a jeep
And live on the beach
I'm okay
I won't play
I love the bay
Just like I love L.A.
Venice Beach
And Palm Springs
Summertime is everything
Home boys
Bangin' out
All that ass
Hanging out
Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis
No weenies
Just a king
And a queenie
Katy my lady
(Yeah)
And looky here baby
(Uh huh)
I'm all up on ya
'Cause you representing California (oh yeah)

California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your popsicle
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
West coast represent (west coast, west coast)
Now put your hands up
Ooh oh ooh
Ooh oh ooh

(California, California)
California girls man




(California)
(California girls)

Overall Meaning

In "California Gurls," Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg take listeners on a journey to the west coast where the sun is always shining, and the girls are hot, wild and free. The song lyrics describe a world where the ocean is never too far away, and life is all about relaxing, partying and having a good time. The opening lines, "Greetings loved ones, let's take a journey," reveal the song's purpose to transport the listeners to the California state of mind.


The song is an ode to the California lifestyle and its people. The lyrics describe the perfect combination of sand, sun, and sea, and the carefree attitude that characterizes Californians. The song celebrates the beauty and sex appeal of women who are confident, unique, and empowered. It paints an idyllic picture of the west coast where boys can't help but break their necks to catch a glimpse of these "California Gurls."


In summary, "California Gurls" is a celebration of the California lifestyle, its people, and its women. The song celebrates the beauty, confidence, and sex appeal of the women of California while painting a picture of the perfect sunny paradise on the west coast.


Line by Line Meaning

Greetings loved ones
Hello, dear friends.


Let's take a journey
Let's go on an adventure, explore something new.


I know a place
I have knowledge of a location.


Where the grass is really greener
A place where nature thrives abundantly.


Warm, wet n' wild
A location with hot weather, water and wilderness.


There must be something in the water
There's a mystery in the groundwater, maybe influencing our behavior.


Sippin' gin and juice
Drinking gin mixed with juice, probably with friends.


Laying underneath the palm trees
Relaxing under the shade of palm trees.


(Undone) The boys
The males in our company.


Break their necks, Try'na to creep a little sneak peek
The boys are staring intently, trying to sneak a glimpse of us while we're not looking.


(At us)
Staring in our direction.


You could travel the world
Although traveling is an option.


But nothing comes close
Nothing is comparable.


To the golden coast
To California, which is a highly desirable destination.


Once you party with us
Once you join the party with our group.


You'll be falling in love
You'll be smitten with our clique.


Ooh oh ooh oh oh ooh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


California girls
Females from California.


We're unforgettable
We are remarkable, memorable.


Daisy dukes
Short shorts that expose most of the leg.


Bikinis on top
Bikinis are worn on top of the clothes.


Sun-kissed skin
Beautiful, tanned skin nurtured by the sunshine.


So hot
Sexy and desirable.


We'll melt your popsicle
Our hotness and sex appeal might make you weak in the knees.


California girls
Females from California.


We're undeniable
We cannot be denied, ignored, or forgotten.


Fine, fresh, fierce
Beautiful, new, and powerful.


We got it on lock
We've got it under control, can handle any situation.


West coast represent
Celebrating and representing the west coast lifestyle and culture.


Now put your hands up
Please put your hands up- a gesture associated with celebration or rejoicing.


Sex on the beach
Making love on the beach.


We don't mind sand in our stilettos
We don't mind being a little uncomfortable if it's worth the experience.


We freak
We're uninhibited, have high sexual energy.


In my jeep
In a Jeep, probably driving around outside.


Snoop Doggy-Dog on the stereo oh oh
Listening to Snoop Dogg's music, probably because it's awesome.


Toned, tan
Physically fit and tanned from the sun.


Fit and ready
In good physical and mental shape, ready to face challenges.


Turn it up 'cause it's gettin' heavy
Make the music louder because it's good and the party is getting underway.


Wild, wild west coast
The west coast is known for being a wild and unbound place, where anything goes.


These are the girls I love the most
These specific girls are the most loved by the artist.


I mean the ones
I'm talking about these specific girls.


I mean like she's the one
I'm really into her, like I'm falling in love.


Kiss her, touch her, squeeze her buns
Engage in physical intimacy with her.


The girl's a freak
She might be sexually adventurous and curious.


She drive a jeep
She drives a Jeep, and probably enjoys outdoor activities.


And live on the beach
She resides permanently or temporarily on the beach.


I'm okay, I won't play
I'm good, I'm serious, not just fooling around.


I love the bay
I adore the San Francisco Bay area, it's a great place and full of interesting people.


Just like I love L.A.
I also love Los Angeles.


Venice Beach and Palm Springs
Places that the singer really appreciates and enjoys visiting.


Summertime is everything
Summertime is what adds color, excitement, and wonder to our lives.


Home boys banging out
Our male friends are hanging out, having a good time and probably acting silly.


All that ass hanging out
Shapely, sexy buttocks are apparent, which we don't mind.


Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis
Enjoying life and having fun with drinks and swimsuits.


No weenies
No cowards or weaklings allowed in our circle.


Just a king and a queenie
The artist and his significant other who rules over the group, and together, they run the party.


Katy my lady (yeah), And lookie here baby (uh-huh)
The artist addresses Katy, and shows his approval of her.


I'm all up on ya
I'm really feeling you.


'Cause you're representing California (oh yeah)
The reason why they are together is because they both represent or embody what it means to be from California.


(California, California)
A reference to California, the state that the song celebrates.


California girls man (california)
More celebratory reference to California girls.


(California girls)
The girls from California, a point of pride for the singer and group.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, CYPMP
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Calvin Broadus, Mike E. Love, Brian Douglas Wilson, Max Martin, Katy Perry, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee

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@-Tanooki-

Lets be honest, we all wanted to go this place as a kid...

@yumiyumi_chan4839

Yes.....

@vince1845

And see the babes

@andreatenezaca7095

Not anymore

@user-wp8ym8st5o

I swear

@user-vp1ql4hv5b

I still do

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@arrifjoe

Everytime the chorus hits, The "dance" always got to my mind

@Twost

The Shark costume

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When a killer is hit by a trap just dance😜

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