Cali Dreamin'
Kid Ink Lyrics


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California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay
California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay

Since you might see bunch of beaches
bunch of pretty bitches
life dnt get it twisted
wrong turn could be missin
stay ridin with the bros
like a car full of siblings
kush runnin through my system straight frm..
California california
swear you ain't never gonna leave if you get a whif of dis
and my life is like a movie nigga you can get a clip
you ain't shotn better chip
dhat mean u shud prbly dip
any city I dnt trip out n..
California california
Bitch I'm good wheaeva I go
name any hood nigga bet I know
headed to da store for swishers sweet
n a tall can of ari zona
the sun hotter thn da sonar
where u frm betta own up..ugh
thrw it up..
California california

California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay
California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay

So.. dnt wake me up
frm my dream dnt wake me up
but I got a quarter pound mayb u can wake me up
all my bitches weigh a buck 25 buck 40
born bad lik da army strght frm..
California california
All da way turnt up
White tee pair of chucks
let me redesign been dhat way snce high skool
nigga n yo girl been on my dick snce high skool
I'm sorry if you move bck to..
california california
'cause I've been here
hollywood all the way to the vantage
Dhats whea nigga use to get my dro
Nigga I'm on sunset sellin out shows
If it aint table n a bottle I aint goin
so much smoke man a nigga can't breath
has sme fun baby girl dnt leave sty in..
california california

California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay




California dreamin [3x]
I'm gonna stay, stay, stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Cali Dreamin'" by Kid Ink is an ode to California, its beaches, pretty women, and the laidback lifestyle the state represents. The singer of the song is expressing his love and admiration for California, even suggesting that he's never leaving. The chorus repeats that he is "California dreamin', and he's gonna stay."


The lyrics offer a glimpse into the singer's life, where he is riding around with friends and enjoying the state's cool culture. He talks about smoking kush and sipping on Arizona tea while owning up to where he's from. The song suggests that the singer has a chip on his shoulder and that people should know better than to mess with someone from California. He expresses his confidence in knowing different neighborhoods and his ability to adapt to other environments but ultimately decides there's nowhere he'd rather be but in California.


The song is a reflection of Kid Ink's love for his home state, and it shows how even outsiders can find this place to be their dream destination. The song's chorus, "California dreamin', I'm gonna stay, stay, stay" is a sentiment that many people can relate to and appreciate, whether they're from California or not.


Line by Line Meaning

California dreamin [3x]
The singer is thinking about California and his dream of staying there.


I'm gonna stay, stay, stay
The singer is determined to stay in California.


Since you might see bunch of beaches
The singer talks about the many beaches in California.


bunch of pretty bitches
He also mentions all the beautiful women in the state.


life dnt get it twisted
Things might not always be easy, but he still loves it there.


wrong turn could be missin
Making a mistake could cause him to miss out in California.


stay ridin with the bros
He loves being with his friends, feels like they're family.


like a car full of siblings
He and his friends are so close that they feel like siblings.


kush runnin through my system straight frm..
He's smoking weed and getting high, just like most people in California.


California california
Repetition of the state's name to show how much he loves it there.


swear you ain't never gonna leave if you get a whif of dis
He's convinced that anyone who tries the weed in California will never want to leave.


and my life is like a movie nigga you can get a clip
He feels like his life in California is like a movie, and others can get a taste of it.


you ain't shotn better chip
If you can't handle it, you should leave California.


dhat mean u shud prbly dip
This is a way of saying that you should probably leave.


any city I dnt trip out n..
He feels comfortable in any city in California.


Bitch I'm good wheaeva I go
He feels confident and good no matter where he goes in California.


name any hood nigga bet I know
He feels like he knows everyone in every neighborhood in California.


headed to da store for swishers sweet
He's going to the store for some cigars.


n a tall can of ari zona
He's also getting a can of AriZona iced tea.


the sun hotter thn da sonar
The sun is very hot and strong, as powerful as sonar.


where u frm betta own up..ugh
If you're not from California, you should own up to it.


thrw it up..
This is a way of showing love and respect for California.


So.. dnt wake me up
He doesn't want to wake up from his dream of being in California.


but I got a quarter pound mayb u can wake me up
He's jokingly saying that he has so much weed that it might wake him up.


all my bitches weigh a buck 25 buck 40
All of his women are beautiful and they weigh around 125 - 140 pounds.


born bad lik da army strght frm..
He's saying that he's always been a rebel and he was born that way in California.


All da way turnt up
He's hyped up and excited.


White tee pair of chucks
He's wearing a white t-shirt and a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors.


let me redesign been dhat way snce high skool
He's been living his life a certain way since high school.


nigga n yo girl been on my dick snce high skool
Both men and women have been attracted to him since high school.


I'm sorry if you move bck to..
He's not sorry if someone moves back to their original state.


california california
Repetition of the state's name to show how much he loves it there.


'cause I've been here
He's been living in California for a while and knows it well.


hollywood all the way to the vantage
He's traveled from Hollywood all the way to Vantage, a city in California.


Dhats whea nigga use to get my dro
He used to buy his weed in Vantage.


Nigga I'm on sunset sellin out shows
He's performing well and selling out shows on the famous Sunset Strip in California.


If it aint table n a bottle I aint goin
He only goes to clubs that provide table service with alcohol.


so much smoke man a nigga can't breath
There's so much weed smoke in the air that it's hard to breathe.


has sme fun baby girl dnt leave sty in..
He wants his girl to have fun and stay in California with him.


california california
Repetition of the state's name to show how much he loves it there.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Collins

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@trapcity

Still remember blasting this in my first car. Memories <3

@ilivisionx9731

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@gugi5199

๐Ÿ’Ž

@lowky4415

So True..... good vibez

@ronnysantana1613

And now you have more subscribers than the self Kid Ink ๐Ÿ˜Ž

@lilflip2354

Yooo big same! What a time.

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@Timo-rf4bx

2018 and still listening to Kid Ink's golden era. go back to this style please.

@longlivela659

Timo 230912 Nh its like Chief Keef 2012/2013 Golden Era They never going back to this cuz they rich and shit..... idk why they change the style but it is wat it is

@goodgirl6168

I canโ€™t find any of his old music I didnโ€™t know about him til in my own lane album

@bachiak1

Skynet Cyborg Youngboy does

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