San Diego
The Foremen Lyrics
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We will find our kind of people there
Headin' south, I'm goin' where they go
For the sunshine and hot air
Summertime in San Diego
Sure to be a grand old party there
With bananas in their hair
Shopping for a gun and a flag and a loaf of white bread
And it's all a write-off
Staying up for hours with that nice policeman in our bed
Honey, turn the light off
You and me in sandy San Diego
With the immigrants between our toes
High-rise condos wherever we may go
And schools and hospitals to close
Lover, come with me
Lover, come with me
Can't you see us under the stars just warming our hands
On the constitution
Posing for the camera and taking a very moral stand
And a contribution
Come with me to San Diego
We'll take the world and be reimbursed
Line me up and point me and say go
Then we'll go to hell, America first
Lover, come with me
Lover, come with me
Lover, come with me
The Foremen's song, San Diego, blends political satire with a sense of absurdity, painting a picture of a hedonistic society devoid of moral reasoning. The opening lines seem to offer an escape route from the monotony of life by suggesting San Diego as a destination, known for its sunshine, laidback lifestyle, and a gathering place for the kind of people who could relate to the mainstream society. The second stanza sets the tone for a grand old party, a celebration of the summer season, and an upgrade in the social status by switching to republican PAC's, with bananas for their hair, which ironically juxtaposes the seriousness associated with politics.
The third verse amplifies the absurdity by outfitting the couple with the usual American stereotypes - a gun, a flag, and a loaf of white bread and claiming them as write-offs. The fourth verse delves into sexual innuendos, instigated by a ‘nice' policeman, which adds to the story's skepticism. The chorus seeks a romantic escape in San Diego, a place where anything goes, even immigrants between their toes. The final stanza talks about pointing the couple in any direction and saying go, irrespective of the consequences of their actions. It ends with the refrain to San Diego, seeking the lover's company, and initiating further destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me to San Diego
Let's go to San Diego together
We will find our kind of people there
We'll meet people who share our interests in San Diego
Headin' south, I'm goin' where they go
I'm following the crowd heading south to San Diego
For the sunshine and hot air
We want to enjoy the sunny and warm weather in San Diego
Summertime in San Diego
San Diego is a great place to be during the summer
Sure to be a grand old party there
There'll be plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy in San Diego
GOPAC the kids in the Winnebago
Let's pack up the kids and head to San Diego in the Winnebago
With bananas in their hair
We'll have fun and be carefree in San Diego
Shopping for a gun and a flag and a loaf of white bread
We'll be buying some patriotic items in San Diego
And it's all a write-off
We can write off these purchases as business expenses
Staying up for hours with that nice policeman in our bed
We might have a romantic encounter with a police officer in San Diego
Honey, turn the light off
Let's go to sleep now
You and me in sandy San Diego
We'll be spending time together in the sandy beaches of San Diego
With the immigrants between our toes
We'll be mingling and enjoying the diverse culture of San Diego
High-rise condos wherever we may go
San Diego has a booming real estate market with plenty of high-rise condos
And schools and hospitals to close
Unfortunately, some schools and hospitals may have to shut down due to economic policies
Lover, come with me
Let's start this San Diego adventure together
Can't you see us under the stars just warming our hands
Imagine us having a beautiful moment under the stars
On the constitution
We'll be upholding the values and principles stated in the US Constitution
Posing for the camera and taking a very moral stand
We'll be displaying our moral beliefs and capturing these moments through photos
And a contribution
We'll be making a monetary contribution to support our beliefs and values
We'll take the world and be reimbursed
We'll be taking whatever we want and getting paid for it
Line me up and point me and say go
Let's go all out and do whatever we please
Then we'll go to hell, America first
We'll do all of this while putting America's interests before anything else
Lover, come with me
Join me on this wild and crazy adventure to San Diego
Lover, come with me
Let's enjoy San Diego together
Lover, come with me
Let's make unforgettable memories in San Diego
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Written by: ROY ZIMMERMAN
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