San Francisco
Sturla Atlas Lyrics
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To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Heading out, to San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
These last few days
Brain getting foggy
Boys are smoking tons of haze
Diamond necklace, champagne
Country club with tennis courts and sun to gain
Cause girl you know it
I'll be your guy
Posted out in California, drinking wine
Don't wanna lie, when I see your eyes
I get all shaky so come along I'm
Heading out, to San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Heading out, to San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Ooh, you know, you know
Can't stay
I got to go Sunday's here
And I'm faded
Driving down the 405
101 I hold it down
Hosting parties in your town
We tear shit up
I understand
You don't wanna say it
But you love us
And we're what the city needs
Clad in cashmere
Sativa my cologne
We wildin' out we rollin' up
Heading out, to San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Heading out, to San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
Wanna bring you along babe
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Sturla Atlas's song "San Francisco" tells the story of the singer's journey to the city, where he intends to buy a pistol while accompanied by his lover. Despite criticism from others, he is willing to do anything for the woman he loves. The beginning of the song sets the scene for the journey, with the singer announcing his intention to head out to San Francisco to purchase a pistol. He then asserts his desire to have his lover accompany him, disregarding the opinions of others. The repetition of the chorus underlines the singer's unwavering conviction in his choices.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the singer's hedonistic lifestyle. He paints a picture of the high life, which includes diamond necklaces, champagne, and exclusive country clubs. Despite the hedonism, the singer's love for his partner seems to ground him. He expresses his commitment to her, declaring himself her "guy" who will always be there for her. The juxtaposition between his commitment to his lover and his indulgent lifestyle suggests that he may be struggling to reconcile love with his desire for instant gratification.
The latter part of the song is more explicit about the singer's lifestyle, with him describing his wild parties and his willingness to push boundaries. The lines "We wildin' out we rollin' up" demonstrate his fondness for smoking sativa, and the reference to the 405 and 101 highways suggest his adventures and exploits have extended well beyond San Francisco's city limits.
Overall, the song provides a glimpse into the singer's psyche as he navigates his way through life's pleasures and pitfalls. The lyrics convey his desire for love, his rebelliousness, and his disdain for social norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Heading out, to San Francisco
Leaving for San Francisco
To buy me a pistol
To purchase a firearm
Wanna bring you along babe
Wanting the person they're addressing to come with them
Fuck what all the other guys say, for your sake
Disregarding the opinions of others for the sake of the person they care about
I can't remember
Experiencing memory loss
These last few days
Referring to recent events
Brain getting foggy
Feeling mentally unclear
Boys are smoking tons of haze
The artist and their friends are smoking a lot of marijuana
Diamond necklace, champagne
Enjoying luxuries such as expensive jewelry and champagne
Country club with tennis courts and sun to gain
Spending time at a country club with tennis courts and sunny weather
Cause girl you know it
Addressing the person they care about directly
I'll be your guy
Offering to be the person they care about's partner
Posted out in California, drinking wine
Drinking wine while staying in California
Don't wanna lie, when I see your eyes
Being honest about their feelings towards the person they care about
I get all shaky so come along I'm
Feeling nervous and wanting the person they care about to come with them
Ooh, you know, you know
Emphasizing that the person they're addressing understands
Can't stay
Needing to leave
I got to go Sunday's here
Referring to a specific day and needing to leave by then
And I'm faded
Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Driving down the 405
Driving on a highway in California
101 I hold it down
Driving on another highway and feeling confident
Hosting parties in your town
Throwing parties in the town of the person they care about
We tear shit up
Having a wild time
I understand
Acknowledging something
You don't wanna say it
Implying that the person they're addressing has something they want to express but doesn't feel comfortable doing so
But you love us
Feeling confident that the person they care about has feelings for them and their friends
'And we're what the city needs
Implying that they and their friends are important to the city they're in
Clad in cashmere
Wearing expensive clothing made of cashmere
Sativa my cologne
Wearing a fragrance that smells like marijuana
We wildin' out we rollin' up
Having a wild time and smoking marijuana
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I love this track! It was our theme song for our 2014 Iceland trip after seeing you guys perform at Airwaves. I remember we asked you guys to include London in your tour dates...and just found out today that you're performing in London on the 26th!!! Will defo be there xxx
Lily Goble
This song blows my mind in a really chill way. As an American kid I listen to hiphop and things like San Fran and the 405 they talk about seems so distant and cool/unrelatable to me. But thin to have some random kids in Iceland singing those same kind of lyrics about San Fran with obviously cold and foreign scenery in the background is crazy but makes me feel oddly close to far away places.
Joe Fountaine
Certainly can make places seem heavenly! Your perspective is dope..
Mathis Krueger
This song is really great! Love from Germany!
Schwanzus Longus
Time, San Francisco and Over here are masterpieces.. Greetings from germany!
Tryggvi Kolviður
holy shit elska þetta lag!!!
Malwina Oleksiak
ale kurwa fajne
Belen Alvarez
seguí así vas a llegar a mucho .
Wojciech Jeziorski
damn, it's so goooood
zajebiste
B
This song is about going to California to buy a handgun. They also want to take "Baybeh" with. sounds like a fun ass trip!