California Friends
Regrettes Lyrics


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Will you come a little closer? (Closer, closer)
I've got something to show ya (show ya)
Look at my friend in California ('Fornia)
She really likes the freckles on my face
Won't you come and hold my hand now? (Hand now, hand now)
I think that you might wanna (wanna)
Do you ever listen to Madonna? ('Donna)
Yeah, I really like the freckle on her face

If I think that you might like me (like me, like me)
I might start getting lonely (lonely)
When I think about how you can't hold me (hold me)
Do you like the freckles on my face?
And if I take you to a movie (movie, movie)
Things might get groovy (groovy)
Oh, but don't start thinking you can fool me (fool me)
Yeah, I know you like the freckles on my face

I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay
I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay

Will you come a little closer? (Closer, closer)
I've got something to show ya (show ya)
Check out this band from California ('Fornia)
I can make you a playlist of their songs
Won't you come and hold me close now? (Close now, close now)
I think that you might wanna (wanna)
But don't tell anyone, don't need no drama (drama)
And then we can move it right along




I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay
I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay

I get mixed up in my head, you do too
But I don't forget a thing you've said
Well, that's true, yeah, that's true
So hard to enjoy the time that you're in
'Cause when it starts getting comfortable
Yeah, it's ending, yeah, it's ending

I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay
I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay
I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Regrettes's song "California Friends" convey a sense of longing, uncertainty, and hesitation in a relationship. The singer is inviting someone to come closer and is eager to share something with them, potentially a personal aspect like the freckles on their face, which holds significance to them. There is a playful reference to Madonna and the admiration of her freckles, which may symbolize a connection or similarity between the singer and the person they are addressing.


The chorus reflects the singer's conflicted emotions. They express feelings of loneliness and desire for connection, but also acknowledge the barriers that prevent them from fully opening up. The mention of going to a movie and things getting "groovy" hints at the potential for a romantic encounter, but there is an underlying skepticism and self-protection evident in the lyrics.


The repeated refrain of "I think I love you but then I think, 'No way'" encapsulates the internal struggle and indecision the singer is experiencing. They vacillate between wanting to express their feelings and holding back, unsure of the consequences or the depth of their emotions. The lyrics suggest a fear of vulnerability and an awareness of the impermanence of relationships, as conveyed in the lines, "So hard to enjoy the time that you're in 'Cause when it starts getting comfortable, yeah, it's ending, yeah, it's ending."


Overall, "California Friends" by The Regrettes captures the complexities of human emotions and relationships, exploring themes of love, doubt, and the fragility of connections. The lyrics paint a nuanced picture of a relationship in flux, where moments of intimacy and affection are tempered by apprehension and uncertainty about the future. The song evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and the inherent risks and rewards of opening up to another person.


Line by Line Meaning

Will you come a little closer? (Closer, closer)
Asking for emotional closeness and connection


I've got something to show ya (show ya)
Wanting to share something personal or intimate


Look at my friend in California ('Fornia)
Comparing oneself to someone else to seek validation


She really likes the freckles on my face
Finding validation and acceptance in physical features


Won't you come and hold my hand now? (Hand now, hand now)
Seeking comfort and physical affection


I think that you might wanna (wanna)
Hoping for mutual interest and attraction


Do you ever listen to Madonna? ('Donna)
Trying to find common ground and shared interests


Yeah, I really like the freckle on her face
Finding beauty in others and appreciating uniqueness


If I think that you might like me (like me, like me)
Concern about being liked and accepted by the other person


I might start getting lonely (lonely)
Feeling vulnerable and isolated if not reciprocated


When I think about how you can't hold me (hold me)
Yearning for physical closeness and comfort


Do you like the freckles on my face?
Seeking validation and approval through physical appearance


And if I take you to a movie (movie, movie)
Suggesting an outing to spend time together


Things might get groovy (groovy)
Hoping for a fun and enjoyable time together


Oh, but don't start thinking you can fool me (fool me)
Warning against deception or manipulation


Yeah, I know you like the freckles on my face
Awareness of the other person's appreciation for physical features


I think I love you but then I think, "No way"
Confusion and uncertainty about developing feelings


I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay
Feeling conflicted between leaving and wanting to stay


I guess I'll save it for another day, well, okay
Deciding to postpone addressing feelings or issues for now


I get mixed up in my head, you do too
Acknowledging confusion and complication in emotions


But I don't forget a thing you've said
Remembering important conversations or moments


Well, that's true, yeah, that's true
Affirming the sincerity and honesty in the relationship


So hard to enjoy the time that you're in
Struggling to appreciate the present moment


'Cause when it starts getting comfortable
Fear of becoming too comfortable and complacent


Yeah, it's ending, yeah, it's ending
Anticipating the end of the relationship or situation




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Genessa Gariano, Maxx Morando, Sage Chavis, Lydia Victoria Night

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nhathapham4473

Will you come a little closer?
I've got something to show ya
Look at my friend in California
She really likes the freckles on my face

Won't you come and hold my hand now?
I think that you might wanna
Do you ever listen to Madonna?
Yeah, I really like the freckle on her face

[Verse 2]
If I think that you might like me
I might start getting lonely
When I think about how you can't hold me
Do you like the freckles on my face?

And if I take you to a movie
Things might get groovy
Oh, but don't start thinking you can fool me
Yeah, I know you like the freckles on my face

[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

[Verse 3]
Will you come a little closer?
I've got something to show ya
Check out this band from California
I can make you a playlist of their songs

Won't you come and hold me close now?
I think that you might wanna
But don't tell anyone, don't need no drama
And then we can move it right along

[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

[Bridge]
I get mixed up in my head, you do too
But I don't forget a thing you've said, well that's true, yeah, that's true
So hard to enjoy the time that you're in
'Cause when it starts getting comfortable, yeah it's ending, yeah, it's ending

[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?

I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?



@4strid_uwu379

🍃Lyrics🍃
[Verse 1]
Will you come a little closer?
I've got something to show ya
Look at my friend in California
She really likes the freckles on my face
Won't you come and hold my hand now?
I think that you might wanna
Do you ever listen to Madonna?
Yeah, I really like the freckle on her face


[Verse 2]
If I think that you might like me
I might start getting lonely
When I think about how you can't hold me
Do you like the freckles on my face?
And if I take you to a movie
Things might get groovy
Oh, but don't start thinking you can fool me
Yeah, I know you like the freckles on my face


[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?


[Verse 3]
Will you come a little closer?
I've got something to show ya
Check out this band from California
I can make you a playlist of their songs
Won't you come and hold me close now?
I think that you might wanna
But don't tell anyone, don't need no drama
And then we can move it right along


[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?


[Bridge]
I get mixed up in my head, you do too
But I don't forget a thing you've said, well that's true, yeah, that's true
So hard to enjoy the time that you're in
'Cause when it starts getting comfortable, yeah it's ending, yeah, it's ending


[Chorus]
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?
I think I love you but then I think, "No way!"
I gotta go but I wanna stay, just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well okay?



@atiarahmantanha3011

Will you come a little closer
I've got something to show ya
Look at my friend in California
She really likes the freckles on my face

Won't you come and hold my hand now
I think that you might wanna
Do you ever listen to Madonna?
Yeah I really like the freckle on her face

If I think that you might like me
I might start getting lonely
When I think about how you can't hold me
Do you like the freckles on my face

And if I take you to a movie
Things might get groovy
Oh but don't start thinking you can fool me
Yeah I know you like the freckles on my face

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well OK?
I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?

Will you come a little closer
I've got something to show ya
Check out this band from California
I can make you a playlist of their songs

Won't you come and hold me close now
I think that you might wanna
But don't tell anyone don't need no drama
Then we can move it right along

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
You gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?

I get mixed up in my head, you do too
But I don't forget a thing you've said
Well that's true
Yeah, that's true
So hard to enjoy the time that you're in
Cause when it starts getting comfortable
Yeah it's ending
Yeah, it's ending

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?

I think I love you but then I think
No way!
I gotta go but I wanna stay
Just stay!
I guess I'll save it for another day, well ok?



All comments from YouTube:

@jiekanglin2069

You know it's the real deal when it's in 480p

@Fullbatteri

The future is the past.

@rah0328

720 likes lol

@ehehehblah

Real ones put it in 144p

@deyaniravianney5200

480p seriouslyyy

@fien111

"Where's the HD option?"


"....it's my Grandma's VHS camera, bro"

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@andie3826

I LOVE THE 90S VIBES OF THIS

@goatpepperherbaltea7895

boulevard_of_ chocolate_milk that shit is so aids bro corny why would you intentionally try to make it look old.

@henry-x-4887

brigsbeeboy this negativity is not welcomed here sir

@kidinthekelp5570

@@goatpepperherbaltea7895 well someone didn't catch the good vibes here. Go friendly or go home!

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