California King Bed
Rihanna/bimbo Jones Lyrics


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Chest to chest (chest to chest)
Nose to nose (nose to nose)
Palm to palm
We were always just that close (just that close)
Wrist to wrist (wrist to wrist)
Toe to toe (toe to toe)
Lips that felt just like the inside of a rose
So how come when I reach out my finger
It feels like more than distance between us?

In this California king bed
We're ten thousand miles apart
I've been California wishing on these stars
For your heart for me
My California king

Eye to eye (eye to eye)
Cheek to cheek (cheek to cheek)
Side by side
You were sleeping next to me (next to me)
Arm in arm
Dusk to dawn
With the curtains drawn
And a little last night on these sheets

So how come when I reach out my finger
It seems like more than distance between us?

In this California king bed
We're ten thousand miles apart
I've been California wishing on these stars
For your heart for me
My California king

Just when I felt like giving up on us
You turned around and gave me one last touch
That made everything feel better
And even then, my eyes got wetter
So confused, wanna ask you if you love me
But I don't wanna seem so weak
Maybe I've been California dreaming
Hey, hey, hey, hey

In this California king bed
We're ten thousand miles apart
Been California wishing on these stars
For your heart for me
My California king

My California king

In this California king bed
We're ten thousand miles apart
I've been California wishing on these stars




For your heart for me
My California king

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "California King Bed" by Rihanna describe the emotional turmoil of a couple that seems to be drifting apart despite being physically close to each other. The song starts with the description of the physical proximity of the two partners, with their bodies touching each other in intimate ways, such as chest to chest, nose to nose, palm to palm, and wrist to wrist. However, the singer starts to feel a sense of distance between them, as if they were separated by thousands of miles.


The chorus of the song repeats the image of a "California king bed," which is a metaphor for their relationship. Despite being in the same bed, they are not able to bridge the emotional gap between them. The singer expresses her longing for her partner's heart and wishes upon the stars to bring them closer together.


The bridge of the song reveals that the couple has gone through rough times, and the singer has felt like giving up. However, with one last touch from her partner, everything feels better, and she feels confused about whether her partner loves her or not. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the distance and longing between the couple.


Overall, "California King Bed" is a poignant song that captures the fragility and complexity of romantic relationships. Despite the physical closeness, emotional distance can arise, and it takes effort and communication to overcome it.


Line by Line Meaning

Chest to chest (chest to chest)
We were in such an intimate position that our chests were touching


Nose to nose (nose to nose)
We were so close that our noses were touching


Palm to palm
Our palms were pressed against each other


We were always just that close (just that close)
We were always very close to each other


Wrist to wrist (wrist to wrist)
Our wrists were touching


Toe to toe (toe to toe)
We were so close that our toes were touching


Lips that felt just like the inside of a rose
Our kissed felt very gentle and soft like the inside of a rose petal


So how come when I reach out my finger
I feel like there's more than physical distance between us


It feels like more than distance between us?
I feel like there's an emotional distance between us


In this California king bed
We are lying in a very large and comfortable bed


We're ten thousand miles apart
Even though we are physically close, emotionally we are far away from each other


I've been California wishing on these stars
I have been wishing for your love and affection


For your heart for me
I want you to love me


Eye to eye (eye to eye)
We were looking deep into each other's eyes


Cheek to cheek (cheek to cheek)
Our cheeks were touching


Side by side
We were lying next to each other


You were sleeping next to me (next to me)
You were lying next to me while I was awake


Arm in arm
Our arms were wrapped around each other


Dusk to dawn
We were together from sunset to sunrise


With the curtains drawn
We were in a private and intimate setting with the curtains closed


And a little last night on these sheets
We were intimate with each other the previous night


Just when I felt like giving up on us
I almost gave up on our relationship


You turned around and gave me one last touch
You did something small but meaningful that rekindled our relationship


That made everything feel better
Your gesture made me feel a lot better about our relationship


And even then, my eyes got wetter
I almost cried because I realized how much I really love you


So confused, wanna ask you if you love me
I am feeling very confused about your feelings towards me and I want to ask if you love me


But I don't wanna seem so weak
I don't want to come off as vulnerable and weak by asking if you love me


Maybe I've been California dreaming
Maybe I am just dreaming and what I want isn't reality


Been California wishing on these stars
I have been wishing and hoping for your love and attention


My California king
You are the king of my heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Delicata, Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Robyn R. Fenty

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