Only three years out of high school, still living in his small East Texas h… Read Full Bio ↴Only three years out of high school, still living in his small East Texas hometown, Kolby Cooper started selling out shows and clocking millions of streams using only his songs as muscle, earning streaming numbers typically reserved for household names. Amassing over 113.5 million on demand streams to date, Kolby released his first EP as a signed artist, Boy From Anderson County, on August 6 via BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music. The prolific songwriter has an uncanny ability to turn his and his friends’ life stories into relatable songs his rabidly zealous fanbase can’t get enough of, and his upcoming EP is no different, stacking the release with high-energy rockers, scorching break-up anthems and reflective love songs. With new music on the horizon, Kolby continues his strenuous tour schedule throughout 2021, headlining sold-out shows all over the country, bringing with him his signature blend of Lonestar State roots, rough-hewn vocals and wailing electric guitar. Fans will have no doubt that his forthcoming EP is authentically Kolby.

California
Kolby Cooper Lyrics

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Pulled in your drive last night, you weren′t home
So I called up an old girlfriend, she said you had been gone
For the last few days, that you was tryin' out LA
Well I wish you′d pick up so you could hear me say

California, come home
You know I can't stand to be alone
I swear that Texas ain't been the same

Since you left me, searchin′ for fame
So I hope this don′t sound wrong
Hey but California, please come home

I'm sure you′ve had your fun, lyin' with all the stars
I′ve heard you can't get enough Sunset Boulevard
Theres a million people for you to meet
When it′s all said and done there's only one me

California, come home
You know I can't stand to be alone
I swear that Texas ain′t been the same
Since you left me, searchin′ for fame
So I hope this don't sound wrong
Hey but California, please come home

California, come home
You know I don′t like to be alone
I swear that Texas ain't been the same
Since you left me, searchin′ for fame

So I hope this don't sound wrong
Hey but California, please come home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kolby Cooper's song California speak of a man yearning for his lover to come back home to Texas. The song starts with the singer pulling into the driveway and realizing that his lover is not home, and upon calling an old girlfriend, he comes to know that she has been trying out LA for the last few days. The singer then pleads with his lover, who is now in California, to come back home as he can't stand to be alone, and Texas hasn't been the same since she left. The singer is sure that she has been enjoying her time in California, lying with all the stars, and on Sunset Boulevard, but he reminds her that Texas is her true home, and she is the only one for him.

Through the lyrics, Kolby Cooper perfectly captures the emotions of a man who misses his lover and wishes for her to return. The song undoubtedly tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who's ever been in a long-distance relationship or felt the pain of separation from a loved one. The melody of the song, along with the relatable lyrics, showcases Kolby Cooper's talent for storytelling through music.

Line by Line Meaning

Pulled in your drive last night, you weren't home
I came to your house last night but you weren't there.

So I called up an old girlfriend, she said you had been gone for the last few days, that you was tryin' out LA
I called an ex and she told me that you've been in LA trying out a new lifestyle for the past few days.

Well I wish you′d pick up so you could hear me say California, come home
I wish you would answer the phone so I can tell you to come home.

You know I can't stand to be alone
I can't handle being by myself.

I swear that Texas ain't been the same since you left me, searchin′ for fame
Texas feels different ever since you left to pursue your dreams of fame.

So I hope this don't sound wrong Hey but California, please come home
I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way, but please come back home to me.

I'm sure you′ve had your fun, lyin' with all the stars
I'm sure you've been having fun being around famous people.

I′ve heard you can't get enough Sunset Boulevard
I've heard that you really enjoy spending time on Sunset Boulevard.

Theres a million people for you to meet
There are countless people for you to socialize with.

When it′s all said and done there's only one me
But at the end of the day, I'm the only one who truly knows and understands you.

You know I don′t like to be alone
You know I don't enjoy being alone.

California, come home
Please come back to Texas.

Writer(s): Kolby Cooper

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