California Girls
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I really dig those styles they wear
And the Southern girls with the way they talk
They knock me out when I'm down there
The Midwest farmer's daughters really make you feel alright
And the Northern girls with the way they kiss
They keep their boyfriends warm at night
I wish they all could be California (girls)
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls
The West coast has the sunshine
And the girls all get so tanned
I dig a French bikini on Hawaiian island
Dolls by a palm tree in the sand
I been all around this great big world
And I seen all kinds of girls
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the States
Back to the cutest girls in the world
I wish they all could be California (girls)
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
I wish they all could be California girls
(Girls, girls, girls, yeah I dig the)
The lyrics to "California Girls" by The Beach Boys express the admiration and attraction the singer feels towards girls from different regions of the United States. The song celebrates the unique characteristics and beauty of girls from different parts of the country, but ultimately declares a preference for California girls.
The first verse acknowledges the appeal of East coast girls with their fashionable style. The Southern girls are highlighted for their captivating way of speaking. The Midwest farmer's daughters are praised for making one feel alright. Lastly, the Northern girls are mentioned for their affectionate kisses that keep their boyfriends warm at night. However, despite the singer's appreciation for girls from all these regions, he expresses his ultimate desire for them to be like California girls.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of longing for California girls, emphasizing that the West coast is known for its sunshine and tanned girls. The mention of a French bikini on a Hawaiian island and dolls by a palm tree in the sand creates imagery of paradise and beauty. The singer proclaims his preference for returning to the States and being reunited with the cutest girls in the world, who he wishes could all be California girls.
Overall, "California Girls" celebrates the allure and desirability of girls from different parts of the United States while expressing a personal preference for the charm and beauty associated with California girls.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, East coast girls are hip
I find East coast girls stylish and fashionable.
I really dig those styles they wear
I really like the fashion choices of East coast girls.
And the Southern girls with the way they talk
The Southern girls captivate me with their accents and manner of speaking.
They knock me out when I'm down there
They impress and amaze me when I visit the South.
The Midwest farmer's daughters really make you feel alright
The daughters of Midwest farmers have a warm and comforting presence.
And the Northern girls with the way they kiss
The Northern girls have a special way of kissing that I adore.
They keep their boyfriends warm at night
They provide comfort and warmth to their boyfriends during the night.
I wish they all could be California (girls)
I express my desire for all these different girls to possess the qualities of California girls.
The West coast has the sunshine
The West coast enjoys plentiful sunshine.
And the girls all get so tanned
The girls from the West coast have beautiful tans.
I dig a French bikini on Hawaiian island
I am particularly fond of seeing a woman in a French bikini on a Hawaiian island.
Dolls by a palm tree in the sand
Women who resemble dolls lounging by palm trees in the sand fascinate me.
I been all around this great big world
I have traveled extensively across the globe.
And I seen all kinds of girls
I have witnessed diverse types of girls in different places.
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the States
Despite my travels, I couldn't wait to return to the United States.
Back to the cutest girls in the world
Back to the adorable and charming girls of California.
I wish they all could be California (girls)
Once again, I express my desire for all girls to possess the qualities of California girls.
I wish they all could be California
I wish all girls could have the essence and charm of California girls.
I wish they all could be California girls
I desire for all girls in the world to embody the spirit and attractiveness associated with California girls.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Michael Edward Love
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