Sons of the East is a three-piece indie-folk band from Sydney, consisting o… Read Full Bio ↴Sons of the East is a three-piece indie-folk band from Sydney, consisting of Jack Rollins, Nic Johnston and Dan Wallage. Formed in mid 2011, the band has played at multiple venues throughout Sydney and up and down the east coast of NSW, and seem to draw a crowd wherever they play. Their original blend of keys, guitar, banjo and vocal harmonies have seen them build a strong following that is continually growing.

California
Sons Of The East Lyrics

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Left my home long ago
To get out of California
The bird she hides, the other side
And I thought, I thought I saw her
Broken homes, rattled bones
White dust from before
Now I know what I've got
What I've got in store

And I've seen future hiding beneath the water
And I've seen future, but I cannot seem to wander
I know what I've got in store
There's no more white stallions at my door
I see the stars up from the floor
And I see now
Cold nights, sunny skies
Just me, my hazy eyes
I've done it too, once with you
But where is my demise
I've seen it all
In my ears once before
It's my life, my job
But not my chore
And I've seen future hiding beneath the water
And I've seen future, but I cannot seem to wander
I know what I've got in store
There's no more white stallions at my door, at my door
I see the stars up from the floor
And I see now
I see now
I see now
I see now
I see now

Oh, I see
I see now

Overall Meaning

The song "California" by Sons Of The East tells the story of a person who left their home in California in search of a better life. The lyrics begin with the singer stating that they left home a long time ago to get away from California. They then describe the broken homes and rattled bones they left behind. The singer states that they now know what they have in store and that they have seen the future hiding beneath the water. Despite this, they cannot seem to wander and are stuck in their current situation. The singer goes on to describe their life, which consists of cold nights and sunny skies, just them and their hazy eyes. They have seen it all before, and while it is their life and job, it is not their chore. The song ends with the singer seeing the stars from the floor and finally realizing what they have been searching for.

The interpretation of the song may vary depending on the listener, but it seems to be about leaving behind the past and moving on towards a new future. The lyrics suggest that the person has been through a lot, but they have finally found what they have been looking for. The phrase "I see now" that is repeated throughout the song hints at the realization that the singer has come to, where they finally see things clearly.

Line by Line Meaning

Left my home long ago
I left my home a while back

To get out of California
I left California to get away

The bird she hides, the other side
I feel like something's hiding from me

And I thought, I thought I saw her
Although I'm not sure, I think I saw it

Broken homes, rattled bones
I've seen a lot of troubled homes and people

White dust from before
Remnants from a past that's no longer there

Now I know what I've got
I realize what I have

What I've got in store
What's ahead for me

And I've seen future hiding beneath the water
I think I see what's coming, lurking under the surface

And I've seen future, but I cannot seem to wander
I can envision what's coming, but feel stuck in the present

There's no more white stallions at my door
Things are changing and not for the better

I see the stars up from the floor
I recognize the beauty in the world, even in tough times

Cold nights, sunny skies
Life is full of opposites and contrasts

Just me, my hazy eyes
I'm alone with my thoughts and emotions

I've done it too, once with you
I've been through a similar experience before, maybe with someone else

But where is my demise
I wonder when or how things will end for me

I've seen it all
I've experienced a lot in my life

In my ears once before
I've heard similar things or stories before

It's my life, my job
This is what I do and who I am

But not my chore
It's not a burden for me, just a part of my life

I see now
I understand more clearly

Oh, I see
I really understand now

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Sons Of The East

5y↑7

Hey guys,

We're excited to tell you that our brand new single 'It Must Be Luck' is out now!

We're also very happy to announce that our third studio EP 'Burn Right Through' will be available worldwide May 10.

Our UK/Europe Tour starts in less than a month so head to our website to get your tickets now.

Thanks for all the continuous support!!!

Cheers,
Sons Of The East

All comments from YouTube:

tom headley

4y↑11

I love where this type of music takes me. I feel many different emotions and sometimes it gives me chills. Maybe I don't even consiously understand why. I'm really enjoying this band lately.

Vief Ster

2y↑2

I know exactly what you mean. It's just that good 🙂

Sons Of The East

5y↑7

ShamrockNRoll

11y↑7

You guys are my new favourite band, which is saying a lot because I've had the same favourite band since 1996. Every single song you put out is pure gold. Please keep up the great work!

John Chapman

Who was your previous favorite?

Sons Of The East

5y↑1

Hey guys,

We are so excited to announce that our brand new single, Nothing Comes Easy, will be available worldwide November 9. Make sure to click the bell to get a notification when the official film clip is live!

We seriously can't wait to share it with you all. Thanks for the continued support!!

If you want to stay up to the date with everything we're up to make sure to follow us on instagram @sonsoftheeast