Killer California
Matt Martians Lyrics
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You're the best thing thats happened to me
Now I can't afford you
Had the best time, just under a tree
Now I'm gettin' older
I seen the light
Gonna get sober
I have to try
Though you constantly be on your own
Just know
The ganja leaves
Don't lose control
My lungs
But where do i go from here?
The answers always been there
Killer California
You're the best thing thats happened to me
Now I can't afford you
Had the best time, just under a tree
Now I'm gettin' older
I seen the light
Gonna get sober
I have to try
Woah
Could you constantly be on your own?
You're all alone
The song "Killer California" by Matt Martians is a melancholic tune that reflects the inner turmoil of the singer who is torn between his love for California and his desire for a sober life. The title "Killer" may refer to the intoxicating effect that California has on the singer, leading him down a path of self-destruction. The opening lines, "You're the best thing that's happened to me, Now I can't afford you" suggest that the singer sees California as a drug that he can no longer afford due to the toll it has taken on his life.
The lyrics "Had the best time, just under a tree, Now I'm getting older" depict a contrast between the carefree days of the past and the sobering reality of the present. The mention of "the light" and "getting sober" suggests that the singer is at a turning point in his life and is ready to give up his addiction. The singer acknowledges that he has always known the answer to his problems, but he needs to find the strength to take action. The line "Though you constantly be on your own" suggests that even though California may seem like a tempting escape, the singer knows that he cannot rely on it to solve his problems.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, further emphasizing the conflicting emotions of the singer. The final line "You're all alone" could be interpreted in various ways. It could be a reference to the loneliness that comes with addiction, or it could be an ironic statement about the fact that even in a place as vibrant as California, the singer still feels alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Killer California
Addressing the song to California, a place Matt once enjoyed but now acknowledges as harmful
You're the best thing that's happened to me
Acknowledging that California was once a positive force in Matt's life
Now I can't afford you
Implying that the negative aspects of California eventually outweighed the positives
Had the best time, just under a tree
Reflecting on a specific moment of enjoyment in California
Now I'm gettin' older
Acknowledging the passage of time since that moment of enjoyment
I seen the light
Acknowledging the negative impact of California and committing to change
Gonna get sober
Committing to sobriety in order to pursue positive change
I have to try
Emphasizing the difficulty of the process of change
Though you constantly be on your own
Addressing California as a self-sufficient entity that doesn't require or benefit from Matt's presence
Just know
Encouraging a sense of internalization and self-awareness
The ganja leaves
Referencing marijuana as a symbol of California's negative influence on Matt's life
Don't lose control
Encouraging moderation and self-control when dealing with negative influences
My lungs
Emphasizing the tangible effects of marijuana smoke on Matt's health
But where do I go from here?
Expressing uncertainty and doubt about the future
The answers always been there
Recognizing that the solutions to Matt's problems have existed all along
Could you constantly be on your own?
Repeating the earlier question to emphasize California's self-sufficient nature
You're all alone
Acknowledging the loneliness inherent in California's self-sufficiency
Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE MYLES, MATTHEW MARTIN
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