California Dreamin'
Kevin Bassinson Lyrics
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I've been for a walk on a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
Stopped in to a church, I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray
You know the preacher liked the cold, he knows I'm gonna stay
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
If I didn't tell her, I could leave today
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
The song "California Dreamin'" by Kevin Bassinson is a classic that depicts the longing and desire of the singer to escape the winter weather of his current location and head to sunny California. The opening verse serves as an introduction to the song: "All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray, I've been for a walk on a winter's day. I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreamin' on such a winter's day."
The lyrics in this verse suggest that the singer is in a cold and dreary place, where the leaves have turned brown, and the sky is gray. His desire to escape to Los Angeles, where it is much warmer, is emphasized by the phrase "I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A." The imagery in this verse is vivid enough to paint a beautiful picture in the listener's mind.
In the second verse of the song, the singer walks by a church and decides to enter. He kneels down and pretends to pray. The preacher notices his presence and welcomes him. The singer's longing for the warmth and comfort of California is further emphasized in the line, "You know the preacher liked the cold, he knows I'm gonna stay. California dreamin' on such a winter's day."
Line by Line Meaning
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray
The singer is describing the dreary winter weather, with brown leaves and gray skies.
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
The singer has been outside in the cold and uninviting weather.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
The singer believes they would be comfortable in Los Angeles, where the weather is warmer and more inviting.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
The artist is daydreaming about being in California to escape the unpleasant winter weather.
Stopped in to a church, I passed along the way
The artist came across a church during their walk.
Well, I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray
The singer pretends to pray, but it is unclear whether they have genuine faith or are just seeking shelter from the cold.
You know the preacher liked the cold, he knows I'm gonna stay
The singer assumes the preacher enjoys the cold weather and expects to stay in the area for a while.
If I didn't tell her, I could leave today
The artist seems to be in a relationship and considers leaving without telling their partner.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
Reiteration of the artist's longing to be in California instead of enduring the winter weather.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
Closing repetition of the refrain emphasizing the artist's persistent daydreaming about escaping to California.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips, Michelle Gilliam Phillips
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