1) A post-punk band from Charlottesvi… Read Full Bio ↴2 Bands have shared this name:
1) A post-punk band from Charlottesville, VA, led by bassist Jenny Wade, who released three albums in the mid-80s. Their most famous track, "No More Gravy," was a 120 Minutes staple.
2) A 2000s band. Taken from the band's website (www.rudebuddha.com)
Payback for all the times they’ve been shunned by family, friends and foe; electrified by heart and soul, Rude Buddha’s latest release “FIGHTER” displays ‘intestines in hand’. Written about trust, honesty, love and loss, recalling tragedy, and how to make the best of all of these situations, Rude Buddha will take you on a journey from the concrete jungles of their past, to the heart of their future, with 12 blast you in the face tracks. “Fighter” will capture you in purest form, and force you to believe and understand this young band.
After their formation in 2000, Rude Buddha has played over 700 shows with bands such as Sugarcult, Taking back Sunday, Papa Roach, Chevelle, The Pietasters, Slightly Stoopid and many more at clubs and festivals all over the east coast. Winners of the New York International Music Festival in 2004, Rude Buddha is gaining serious ground. With interest being gained from all ends of the spectrum, Rude Buddha looks to be in your face in 2006!
*This artist description was taken from the bands website and is for informational purposes only.
Miss California
Rude Buddha Lyrics
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wake up miss california, the city of angels gonna ruin your life, you'll never fail, you'll never struggle, you've got to find a way to love your life
she's barely, barely, barely 21and yet the young girl doesn't even know her first name, sometimes dreams of playing in the sun she should live for the future, or live for the day? she's killing herself with all of her lies,
why did she go, why did she leave? i was 10 years old, man, i can't believe she left me, and now she's back trying to talk to me, with a broken heart and shattered dreams
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you forgot about, all those books you read, you forgot about the dreams inside of your head.
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why did you go? (x8)
The song "Miss California" by Rude Buddha tells a story of a young girl who has come to Los Angeles, specifically to Hollywood, to find fame and fortune. However, it ends up being a corrosive journey that not only ruins her life but also hurts those around her, especially the singer himself. The chorus of the song instructs Miss California, through repetition, to wake up and love her life despite the struggles she might face.
The first verse describes a young girl, barely 21, who has lost herself in the darkness of her life in LA. Her dreams of being in the sun have become clouded as she finds herself lost in a world of lies. The singer then reminisces about Miss California leaving when he was only ten years old, leaving him in disbelief. However, she has now returned to him with a broken heart and shattered dreams.
The second verse then jumps ahead ten years, where the girl is now in her thirties, still looking for a way out, but instead, mired in a life of drugs and making poor choices. The singer admonishes her choices, leaving her with nobody to blame but herself. Nonetheless, he is still hurt by her abandonment and does not understand why she would want to come back in his life.
Overall, "Miss California" is a poignant story that speaks to the challenges and dangers of chasing a dream in the City of Angels. Despite the pain inflicted, the song ultimately encourages Miss California and others like her to find a way to love their life.
Line by Line Meaning
wake up miss california, the city of angels gonna ruin your life, you'll never fail, you'll never struggle, you've got to find a way to love your life
Miss California, you need to wake up and realize that the city of Los Angeles will only bring destruction to your life. You seem to believe that you are invincible and will never face any challenges, but you must work to find happiness in your life.
she's barely, barely, barely 21and yet the young girl doesn't even know her first name, sometimes dreams of playing in the sun she should live for the future, or live for the day? she's killing herself with all of her lies,
Miss California is a young girl at only 21 years old, yet she doesn't even know who she is. She spends time dreaming but hasn't managed to find a purpose yet. She is harming herself by lying.
why did she go, why did she leave? i was 10 years old, man, i can't believe she left me, and now she's back trying to talk to me, with a broken heart and shattered dreams
The singer is questioning why his mother left him when he was only 10 years old. He can't believe she abandoned him and has now returned, broken-hearted and with unrealized dreams.
now you're barely, barely, barely 31 looking for a way out, hoping you can get out, you talk about your dreams while you snort coke in front of your son, but you've got no one left to blame, except yourself and the choices you made the choices you made. why did you go, why did you leave? i was 10 years old, man, i can't believe you left me, and now, you're back trying to talk to me, with a broken heart and shattered dreams
Now at 31, Miss California is desperately trying to escape her problems. She talks about her dreams while doing drugs in front of her son. She must accept responsibility for the choices she's made that led to this point in her life. The singer still can't understand why she left him when he was young and is frustrated that she has returned with the same issues.
you forgot about, all those books you read, you forgot about the dreams inside of your head.
Miss California is reminded that she's forgotten the books she's read and the dreams she once had. She needs to rediscover her passions and motivation in life.
why did you go? (x8)
The singer is still questioning why his mother left him and repeats this phrase 8 times, expressing his confusion and pain.
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.