Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
L.A. Girls
Nazareth Lyrics
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You can hire a car
You can go most anywhere
That depends on who you are
You can be your own boss
Takin' your own time
The sun shines all the time
California girls look fine
Pull an L.A. Lady to treat you right
Stay home call her on the phone
Sayin' come on over baby I hate to be alone
L.A. Girls in the sunshine
L.A. Girls in the rain
I want to tell ya, gonna go back again
I'm gonna go back again
Every one's in movies
And every one's a star
But most of them are fillin' in time
Workin' in some bar
They sure don't live in Bellaire
Like they planned to be
Their names ain't in the sidewalk
For everyone to see
But you can truck on down the strip any night
Pull an L.A. Lady to treat you right
Stay home call her on the phone
Sayin' come on over baby I hate to be alone
L.A. Girls in the sunshine
L.A. Girls in the rain
I want to tell ya, gonna go back again
I'm gonna go back again
Word gets 'round the band's in town
They're bustlin' 'round the hall
Readin' last months Rolling Stone
Talkin' Rock and Roll
They got all the answers
For everything you say
And even if you pass them by
They gonna tell you anyway
But you can truck on down the strip any time of night
Pull an L.A. Lady's gonna treat you right
Stay home call one on the phone
Sayin' come on over baby I hate to be alone
L.A. Girls in the sunshine
L.A. Girls in the rain
I want to tell ya, gonna go back again
I'm gonna go back there again
The song L.A. Girls by Nazareth talks about the fascination of the city of Los Angeles and the alluring women that live there. The song starts off by talking about the ease of getting a car and going anywhere in the city for only two dollars per hour. The song then goes on to describe the freedom that comes with such independence, where one can take their own time and enjoy the sunny days and beautiful California girls. The lyrics also mention how easy it is to pull an L.A. Lady to treat you right, whether it is by going down the strip or simply calling her up from home.
However, the song also acknowledges the harsh reality of life in Los Angeles. Many of the people who come to pursue their dreams and make it big end up working in bars or other dead-end jobs. Most of them never achieve the level of fame and success that they had planned for their lives, and their dreams remain unfulfilled. The song also mentions the influence of the music scene in Los Angeles, where everyone seems to be a star or have all the answers, even if you pass them by.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of nostalgia and longing for a place that may not live up to its promises, but still holds a special place in the hearts of those who have been there.
Line by Line Meaning
Two bucks an hour
Low wage is the only option
You can hire a car
Renting is cheap
You can go most anywhere
Travel opportunity is plentiful
That depends on who you are
Privilege affects freedom
You can be your own boss
Entrepreneurship is achievable
Takin' your own time
Flexible schedule is possible
The sun shines all the time
The weather is nice
California girls look fine
Women are attractive
You can truck on down the strip any time of night
Flexibility to enjoy nightlife
Pull an L.A. Lady to treat you right
Opportunity for romantic encounters
Stay home call her on the phone
Connection through technology
Sayin' come on over baby I hate to be alone
Desire for companionship
L.A. Girls in the sunshine
Women enjoying the weather
L.A. Girls in the rain
Women braving the rain
I want to tell ya, gonna go back again
Positive association with LA
I'm gonna go back again
Future plans for return
Every one's in movies
Tinseltown saturation
And every one's a star
Ego is inflated
But most of them are fillin' in time
People are just passing time
Workin' in some bar
Unfulfilling employment
They sure don't live in Bellaire
Not all residents are wealthy
Like they planned to be
Not living up to expectations
Their names ain't in the sidewalk
No Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
For everyone to see
Most people are unknown
Word gets 'round the band's in town
Musicians are celebrities
They're bustlin' 'round the hall
Excitement builds when stars are near
Readin' last months Rolling Stone
Keeping up with music news
Talkin' Rock and Roll
Music is a constant topic
They got all the answers
Overconfidence in knowledge
For everything you say
They'll respond to anything
And even if you pass them by
The stars are omnipresent
They gonna tell you anyway
The stars act as though you want their input
L.A. Lady's gonna treat you right
Expectation of positive treatment
Stay home call one on the phone
Ability to connect from home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: D. MCCAFFERTY, D. SWEET, M. CHARLTON, P. AGNEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Larry Snyder
Always been my favorite band and always will be. This was my favorite album. Found it on vinyl a couple years ago.
Darryl Huff
it is their best album...even though Hair Of The Dog is my all time favorite song!!
niki nikki
A banda das bandas,minha 1a e unica,insubstituivel....Saudades mesmo!
ricardo machado jorge
Esta banda é muito, mas muito foda mesmo. Esse disco é um dos meus preferidos desses caras.
Jorge Leite
TENHO O MEU LP ATE HOJE
Fernando Savioli
Uma pena não ter visto essa canção ao vivo!!!
Asfox80
Sensacional 👏👏👏
Dbo83
What a voice I was an instant fan at twelve yrs old in 77.
1978domy
gracias DAN McCAFFERTY! MI idolo el mas grande ,voz poderosa
K.P. Loveraft
I bought this cd from a bargain bin in the turning of 2000. Remember listening it on some holiday trip where I went with my mom when I was a teenager. Especially remember listening to this song while lying by the pool and imaging girls would surround me...