<… Read Full Bio ↴Ricky Montgomery was born in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1993.
His father was a gaffer and his mother, a teacher. He moved to St. Louis with his mother in 2005 and began playing in bands around West St. Louis County at the age of 14. Before his solo work, he released music with local St. Louis bands Adversary In Arms, Carpathia, and Henry On The Run.
After achieving success on Vine, Montgomery released his debut EP Caught On The Moon in the summer of 2014. Later, he extended the EP into a full debut album: Montgomery Ricky.
Ricky has stated that he uses he/they pronouns.
California
Ricky Montgomery Lyrics
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California, this evening
I'll be headed back
For my shot at the family dream
I am just a boy, but with a little bit of culture, I'll go far
I want the world to know that I'm not just a photograph
If I can let my ego have my face
I'm not too good to say, "I love you, I love you"
Why, oh baby
Must we always make love from the back?
My eyes are up here and my legs can move on
I am just a girl, but with a little motivation, I'll go far
I want the world to know that I'm not just a piece of trash
Some way, someday you'll know my name
If I can let my ego have my face
I'm not too good to say, "I love you, I love you"
And I been dyin' since I learned it
Art is dead and artists killed it
I am just a boy, but with a little bit of a culture, I'll go far
I want the world to know that I'm not just a photograph
Some way, someday you'll know my name
If I can let my ego have my face
I'm not too good to say, "I love you, I love you"
Oh, I am just a girl, but with a little revelation, I'll go far
I want the world to know that I'm not just a piece of ass
Some way, someday you'll know my name
If I can let my ego have my face
I'm not too good to say, "I love you."
I love you.
"California" by Ricky Montgomery is a song that highlights the desire for one to achieve their dreams and, in the process, separate themselves from stereotypes and societal norms. The lyrics are from the perspective of two characters, a boy and a girl, who strive to distance themselves from being just a photograph or a piece of trash. They want the world to recognize their identity, their name, and their true worth. The song begins with the boy stating that he will leave California to pursue his dreams, promising to come back and prove himself. The girl also expresses her desire to go far with little motivation and revelation, expressing her worth beyond being just a "piece of ass."
However, the song takes a more introspective turn with the lyrics "And I've been dyin' since I learned it, art is dead and artists killed it." This line suggests that the music industry is not as it seems and has killed true artistry. This line is an expression of frustration from the two characters who are hungry for success but become resentful of the industry that has killed their passion.
Overall, "California" is a song about the desire for recognition and the pursuit of one's dreams, despite the obstacles and limitations placed on individuals by society.
Line by Line Meaning
California, this evening
I am leaving California tonight
I'll be headed back
I am returning to my hometown
For my shot at the family dream
I am pursuing my family's dream for me
I am just a boy, but with a little bit of culture, I'll go far
I am a young man, but my cultural knowledge will help me succeed
I want the world to know that I'm not just a photograph
I want to be recognized for more than just my appearance
Some way, someday you'll know my name
I believe that someday people will know who I am
If I can let my ego have my face
If I can be confident in myself
I'm not too good to say, "I love you, I love you"
I am not too proud to express my love
Why, oh baby
Asking a rhetorical question to a lover
Must we always make love from the back?
Questioning a sexual preference of a lover
My eyes are up here and my legs can move on
Suggesting that the focus should be on her as a person rather than just a body
I am just a girl, but with a little motivation, I'll go far
I am a young woman, but my drive will help me succeed
I want the world to know that I'm not just a piece of trash
I want to be recognized for more than just my worth as an object
And I been dyin' since I learned it
The realization that the art world has become dead and unauthentic has been eating at me
Art is dead and artists killed it
The art world has lost its way and artists are to blame
Oh, I am just a girl, but with a little revelation, I'll go far
I am a young woman, but an awakening will help me to succeed
I want the world to know that I'm not just a piece of ass
I want to be recognized for my true worth and not be objectified
I love you.
A reaffirmation of love
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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