There are currently 25 Rockabye Baby! albums on the market featuring the songs of Coldplay, Metallica, Radiohead, Tool, Pink Floyd, The Cure, The Beach Boys, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Queens of the Stone Age, U2, The Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Bob Marley, Green Day, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Beatles, and Björk.
Rockabye Baby's most recent releases include Lullaby Renditions of AC/DC, which was released on March 4th, 2008[1] and Lullaby Renditions of the Pixies, which was released on June 10th, 2008.[2]
Upcoming Rockabye Baby! albums include tributes to Queen, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Black Sabbath.
Californication
Rockabye Baby! Lyrics
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Try to steal your mind's elation
Little girls from Sweden
Dream of silver screen quotations
And if you want these kind of dreams
It's Californication
It's the edge of the world
The sun may rise in the East
At least it settled in a final location
It's understood that Hollywood
Sells Californication
Pay your surgeon very well
To break the spell of aging
Celebrity skin is this your chin
Or is that war you're waging
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world
Be my very own constellation
A teenage bride with a baby inside
Getting high on information
And buy me a star on the boulevard
It's Californication
Space may be the final frontier
But it's made in a Hollywood basement
And, Cobain, can you hear the spheres
Singing songs off station to station
And Alderaan's not far away
It's Californication
Born and raised by those who praise control of population
Well, everybody's been there and I don't mean on vacation
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Destruction leads to a very rough road
But it also breeds creation
And earthquakes are to a girl's guitar
They're just another good vibration
And tidal waves couldn't save the world
From Californication
Pay your surgeon very well
To break the spell of aging
Sicker than the rest
There is no test
But this is what you're craving
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
Dream of Californication
The lyrics of Rockabye Baby!'s song "Californication" delve deep into the cultural landscape and societal dynamics associated with the state of California, particularly focusing on the allure and mystique of Hollywood and Los Angeles. The song opens with a cryptic reference to "psychic spies from China" and "little girls from Sweden," suggesting a convergence of influences and aspirations from around the world seeking the dreamlike state that California promises. The idea of stolen minds and silver screen ambitions alludes to the seductive and illusory nature of fame and success in the entertainment industry.
The song then paints California as the epitome of modern civilization, where dreams and reality blend seamlessly. The lyrics highlight the juxtaposition of the East and West, with Hollywood serving as the ultimate symbol of glamour and excess, perpetuating the myth of the California dream. The mention of the sun rising in the East but settling in a final location alludes to the permanence and power of California's cultural dominance.
The chorus delves into the obsession with beauty and youth in the entertainment industry, touching on themes of plastic surgery, celebrity culture, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection. The contrast between the imagery of a first-born unicorn and hardcore soft porn reflects the dichotomy between innocence and decadence, mirroring the conflicting ideals of purity and exploitation present in the Hollywood landscape.
As the song progresses, it explores the darker side of California's facade, alluding to the control and manipulation exerted by those in power. The references to destruction and creation, earthquakes and vibrations, suggest a cycle of upheaval and renewal inherent in the pursuit of the California dream. The repeated refrain of "Dream of Californication" serves as a haunting reminder of the seductive yet ultimately destructive nature of the idealized vision of California. Ultimately, the song captures the complex and multifaceted nature of California's allure, blending glamour and decay, aspiration and disillusionment in a thought-provoking and evocative manner.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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