Coolin´ in Cali
The 7A3 Lyrics


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Coolin' in Cali, goin' far
Introduction to a brand new star
Comin' from the west - Hollywood
Best believe, to go we're good

Baskin' in the sunshine, drink a little wine
A tender cutie, yo, you know I'm gonna find
Livin' on the beach underneath palm trees
Wear my shorts to show off the knees

That's the life, yo, you want to live it
Do what I do, anything, you would give it
Like Sinatra do it my way
Job is the work, gettin' paid the play

'Cause I'm
(Coolin' in Cali)
(Coolin' in Cali)

Want some of this, well, I have no crew
You want to do me harm, get the old (1-2)
Combination, makin' all bells ring
A fighter and a lover, yo, I'm good at everything

Geffentown, so watch what you see
My word is bond, and this is gonna be
A frenzy of fun, man, it's insanity
(Is he crazy?) Forget the vanity

I like the path, though the road is dark
Make you move and groove as I make my mark
In history, leavin' no mystery
Don't like defeat, goin' for victory

(Coolin')
(Coolin' in Cali)
(Coolin' in Cali)

Like a Snicker I satisfy
Overcome? Don't even try
Chillin' like a villain, but I live like a king
This is Cali (Cali) you know how I swing

Look around, take in the beauty
Not to mention all the fly cuties
Keep your arm pumpin' as the two break wild
Listen to the music, enjoy the style

I want to party, yes, have some fun
The night is young and we just begun
So come along upon a journey to a land unknown
Deliver you from evil and bring you home

(Coolin' in Cali)
(Coolin' in Cali)
(Clap your hands)
(To what he's doin')

(Clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap your hands)
(Clap your hands)
(Clap your hands)

Not a game, don't play me like Calico
I get punani because you love the dicko
Drink a Mai Thai, sit in the sand
Rock the house - you know I can

The energizer make you all go 'oy!'
I'm worth a million, you're just a toy
I buy my brew, yes, all year round
You're lookin' for what I have found

California girls - in bikinis
Make a wish, cause I'm your djini
The way I'm livin', you think it's a dream
Break your neck to be down with the scene

(Coolin' in)
(Coolin' in)

You and I (I, I...) what it is
Droppin' science, takin' care of biz
7A3 - immortal majesty
Here's the order, and it's gonna be

California boy raised in East New York
Gettin' paid top dollar for the way that I talk
Listen to my words, cause the teacher must teach
Take a sentence and rhythm, commence to speak

Native of Brooklyn, live in L.A.
Chill in the crib, write the rhymes to say




And when it's over, the pen is smokin and worn
Coolin' in Cali, peace - I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The 7A3's song "Coolin' in Cali" is a catchy rap song that primarily talks about living the high life in sunny California. The song begins with the singer introducing himself as a new star from Hollywood, hence subtly referring to himself as a rising rap star in the music industry. He then goes on to talk about the Californian lifestyle such as living on the beach under palm trees, drinking wine, and wearing shorts.


The singer mentions that he wants his listeners to live a life like his and become like him, living life his way. He then talks about his fighting capabilities and his affinity for Cali, finishing off with a reference to his Brooklyn roots. Throughout the song, the singer paints a picture of the Californian lifestyle through his words.


The song's primary theme is about living the good life, which is a common theme in rap music. However, it is unique in the way it portrays California and its lifestyle, which is different from other rap songs that focus more on living the high life in general.


Line by Line Meaning

Coolin' in Cali, goin' far
We are taking a journey across California to experience all that it has to offer.


Introduction to a brand new star
Our presence in Hollywood is new and exciting, and people take notice.


Comin' from the west - Hollywood
We are coming from the west side of California, particularly Hollywood.


Best believe, to go we're good
We are confident and experienced enough to navigate through California with ease.


Baskin' in the sunshine, drink a little wine
We are enjoying the warm and bright weather while indulging in some wine.


A tender cutie, yo, you know I'm gonna find
We have a keen eye for attractive people and will likely encounter someone we are interested in.


Livin' on the beach underneath palm trees
We are living the ideal life, enjoying the warm weather and relaxing under palm trees.


Wear my shorts to show off the knees
We are comfortable and confident enough to show off our legs in shorts.


That's the life, yo, you want to live it
We are living an enviable lifestyle that others may want to emulate.


Do what I do, anything, you would give it
We are doing all of the fun activities and living life to the fullest, and we encourage others to do the same.


Like Sinatra do it my way
We are living life on our own terms and enjoying every moment of it, much like Sinatra.


Job is the work, gettin' paid the play
We are able to make a living by doing what we love and having fun at the same time.


Want some of this, well, I have no crew
We are not looking for trouble, but we are also not intimidated by anyone. We do not have a group of people to back us up.


You want to do me harm, get the old (1-2)
We are capable of defending ourselves if someone tries to harm us, and we will not hesitate to throw a punch.


Combination, makin' all bells ring
Our fighting techniques are precise and efficient, and we can easily knock out an opponent.


A fighter and a lover, yo, I'm good at everything
We have a diverse set of skills and are good at many things, whether it's fighting or loving.


Geffentown, so watch what you see
We are aware of our surroundings and know to be cautious in certain areas, such as Geffentown.


My word is bond, and this is gonna be
We can be trusted and will keep our promises, and we are confident that our journey through California will be successful.


A frenzy of fun, man, it's insanity
Our journey through California is filled with excitement and adventure, and sometimes it feels like we are going crazy with all the fun we are having.


(Is he crazy?) Forget the vanity
Others may see us as crazy, but we refuse to be vain and care more about having fun than looking cool.


I like the path, though the road is dark
We are enjoying the journey, even though it can be difficult and challenging at times.


Make you move and groove as I make my mark
Our actions and presence will have an impact on those around us, and we will inspire others to move and groove along with us.


In history, leavin' no mystery
Our journey through California will be memorable and noteworthy, and there will be no question about the impact that we made.


Don't like defeat, goin' for victory
We are competitive and strive for victory in all of our endeavors, and do not take kindly to defeat.


Like a Snicker I satisfy
We are satisfying and fulfilling, like a Snicker candy bar.


Overcome? Don't even try
We cannot be defeated or overcome, and others should not even attempt to challenge us.


Chillin' like a villain, but I live like a king
We may appear relaxed and laid back, but we are actually living extravagantly and lavishly, like a king.


This is Cali (Cali) you know how I swing
We are enjoying the California lifestyle and all that it has to offer, and we are confident and comfortable in our own skin.


Look around, take in the beauty
We are appreciating the natural beauty around us in California and taking it all in.


Not to mention all the fly cuties
In addition to the scenery, there are also many attractive people in California that we are noticing and appreciating.


Keep your arm pumpin' as the two break wild
We are dancing and grooving to the music, and others should join in and keep the energy going.


Listen to the music, enjoy the style
We are enjoying the music in California and all of the different styles that we are encountering.


I want to party, yes, have some fun
We are eager to have a good time and party in California.


The night is young and we just begun
There is still much of the night left and plenty of time for us to continue enjoying ourselves.


So come along upon a journey to a land unknown
We are inviting others to come along with us on our journey through California and experience new things with us.


Deliver you from evil and bring you home
We will protect and guide others through California and ensure that they make it back home safely.


(Clap your hands) (To what he's doin')
We are encouraging others to clap their hands and join in on our dancing and grooving.


(Clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap your hands)
We are continuing to encourage others to clap their hands and join in on the fun.


Not a game, don't play me like Calico
We are serious and should not be underestimated or treated like a game or a toy, like Calico.


I get punani because you love the dicko
We are able to attract women because they are drawn to us and our confidence and sex appeal.


Drink a Mai Thai, sit in the sand
We are enjoying a tropical drink and relaxing on the beach.


Rock the house - you know I can
We are able to entertain and impress others with our musical talents and performance abilities.


The energizer make you all go 'oy!'
We are full of energy and capable of exciting and energizing others, which may make them exclaim 'oy!'


I'm worth a million, you're just a toy
We have a high sense of self-worth and value, while others may not have reached that level yet and are merely toys in comparison.


I buy my brew, yes, all year round
We enjoy drinking and buying alcohol throughout the year.


You're lookin' for what I have found
Others are envious and want to have what we have found in California.


California girls - in bikinis
We are noticing and appreciating the many beautiful girls in California who are wearing bikinis.


Make a wish, cause I'm your djini
We are magical and can grant others' wishes, like a genie (djini).


The way I'm livin', you think it's a dream
Our lifestyle is so ideal and enjoyable that it may seem like a dream to others.


Break your neck to be down with the scene
Others are eager to join in on the fun and excitement of the California lifestyle and will do whatever it takes to fit in and be a part of it.


You and I (I, I...) what it is
We are in this journey through California together and understand and appreciate each other.


Droppin' science, takin' care of biz
We are knowledgeable and efficient in our actions and decisions as we travel through California.


7A3 - immortal majesty
We are a talented and respected musical group with a sense of grandeur and power that makes us feel immortal.


Here's the order, and it's gonna be
We have a plan and an order to our journey through California, and we are confident that it will be successful.


California boy raised in East New York
We come from a different state and culture (New York) but have made our life in California and now identify as a Cali boy.


Gettin' paid top dollar for the way that I talk
Our musical talents and skills are in high demand, allowing us to earn a lot of money through our performances.


Listen to my words, cause the teacher must teach
We have important things to say and share with others, and it is our duty as a teacher to impart our knowledge and wisdom.


Take a sentence and rhythm, commence to speak
We are using our words and musical rhythm to communicate and make a difference, whether it's through our music or our conversations with others.


Native of Brooklyn, live in L.A.
We were born and raised in Brooklyn, New York but now live and make our lives in Los Angeles, California.


Chill in the crib, write the rhymes to say
We like to relax at home and write new musical rhymes and lyrics to share with others.


And when it's over, the pen is smokin and worn
After all of the songwriting and performing, we are eager to finish and our pens are worn out from all of the use.


Coolin' in Cali, peace - I'm gone
We are done with our journey through California and are leaving behind our newfound friends and experiences with a sense of peace and contentment.




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Comments from YouTube:

Drew Bean

I haven't heard this song in thirty years. Fuck yeah. Great lyrics. Amazing beat. I had the cassette as well. I'm in my happy place listening to this...

On 2Wheels

IKR.

On 2Wheels

LA song... People under the stairs. Or Drums of Steel 7A3...

Stoney Jackson

YOU AND I....what it is/
droppin scienz takin care a' biz/
I pull it up here and there but I guess they never made a video for it...I really can't remember. But yeah, this was a real gem that sounded really musical and ahead of its time. The reason I say so is because it still sounds really fresh. I REALLY miss hardcore, up-tempo tracks that would use breakbeats and scratches like this.

Chris WG

Well said brother!

DaveSincere

For real man... I was in High school when this came out.. The beat was FIRE!!!

SoundsmithOne

It always makes me chuckle that they used THREE DIFFERENT Sly Stone samples in one song. And they made it work. I also love the Dub Mix that starts off with the "You Can Make It If You Try" break.

Stuey Love

This is a wicked tune and time we played this tune on our sound system it would smash the dance to pieces.

misterbrowndown

No bullshit. I woke up this morning with this song in my head. Haven't heard it in over 20 years! It was here waiting for me. Thanks!

Rodolfo Beans

Chill snitch

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