The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
F**k California
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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They're so beautiful and crystal clear
They scrape the clouds with their top
And fuck California
And the air's so clear
I drink it in, it makes me drunk
I fall down and fall asleep
I dream of some little evil land
With twisted cragily experiences
Down below the Oregon Border
Fuck San Bernardino
I'm there in my dreams
I'm there in my nightmares
And I got to sing about it all day long
Fuck Weed
You've been naked in the sunshine
You've been buried in the sand
You've been living on the fault line
In a chemical plant
I've been pounding up and down I-5
Highway wander such a blast
If only I could erase L.A.
The trip wouldn't went so fast
Well, this city is so beautiful
The clouds come out in the fall
And I love to see them back
And fuck California
Even on a cloudy day
The sun pokes through at the end
To make a little sunset experience
Even though you're depressed
And fuck Santa Cruz
Oh, I'm in Central Oregon now
Driving my little blue tin can
And I hear green onions sing
And fuck Neveda
Green onions on the little stereo
And I feel like I'm going the right way
North way, north, north, north, north
Yeah, keep goin' north, boys
All right
Sonic cookie on the outside
Pure frosting all alone
You've been fucking Winona Ryder
She got crabs on your bone
The only good thing about California
Is the band that I saw
They held their breath to shout out Supernova
They were playing in a shopping mall
The Presidents of the United States of America's song "Fuck California" is a bittersweet ode to the state of California, its cities, and its scenic landscapes. In the song, the singer expresses a sense of detachment and frustration with the state while also admiring its beauty. The chorus line "And fuck California" is repeated throughout the song, encompassing everything from the mountains to San Francisco, San Bernardino, Weed, and Santa Cruz.
The verses are filled with vivid imagery describing the beauty of the mountains, the clarity of the air, and the intoxicating feeling of being in such an amazing landscape. However, in the chorus, the singer expresses anger and cynicism towards California, perhaps due to the state's glamour and superficiality, and the way it can make people feel like they don't belong. The song also touches on other themes like traveling, the music scene, and love affairs.
Overall, "Fuck California" is an ironic love letter to the state, capturing the mixed feelings that many people have towards this place that is both alluring and frustrating.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mountains
I'm in a beautiful mountain range
They're so beautiful and crystal clear
The mountains are stunning and transparent
They scrape the clouds with their top
The mountains are tall enough to touch the clouds
And fuck California
But I still dislike California
And the air's so clear
The air is incredibly pure
I drink it in, it makes me drunk
Breathing in the fresh air makes me feel intoxicated
I fall down and fall asleep
The purity of the air is so relaxing it puts me to sleep
And fuck San Fransisco
Still don't like San Francisco though
I dream of some little evil land
I have nightmares about a dark and sinister area
With twisted cragily experiences
Filled with harsh and rocky experiences
Down below the Oregon Border
South of the Oregon border in California
Fuck San Bernardino
Still hate San Bernardino
I'm there in my dreams
I frequently dream of that place
I'm there in my nightmares
But my dreams are actually nightmares
And I got to sing about it all day long
So I express my feelings about it through music
Fuck Weed
I also dislike this place called Weed
You've been naked in the sunshine
Maybe you've experienced the sun while nude outside
You've been buried in the sand
Or maybe you've been covered in sand at a beach
You've been living on the fault line
Or perhaps you live near a fault line
In a chemical plant
Or maybe you work at a hazardous chemical plant
I've been pounding up and down I-5
I often travel on Interstate 5
Highway wander such a blast
Driving on the freeway is always fun
If only I could erase L.A.
I wish Los Angeles didn't exist
The trip wouldn't went so fast
Then my trip wouldn't have been so quick
Well, this city is so beautiful
Despite my dislike of California, this city is actually gorgeous
The clouds come out in the fall
Clouds are visible during the autumn season
And I love to see them back
And I adore seeing clouds in the sky
And fuck California
But I still don't like California in general
Even on a cloudy day
Even if the weather isn't great
The sun pokes through at the end
The sun still shines through the clouds eventually
To make a little sunset experience
Which creates a lovely sunset scene
Even though you're depressed
Even if you're feeling down
And fuck Santa Cruz
Still not fond of Santa Cruz either
Oh, I'm in Central Oregon now
Now I'm in the middle of Oregon
Driving my little blue tin can
In my small blue car
And I hear green onions sing
Listening to Green Onions by Booker T. & the MG's
And fuck Nevada
Even Nevada gets a 'fuck' from me at this point
Green onions on the little stereo
Continuing to listen to the song on the small music system
And I feel like I'm going the right way
And it feels like I'm headed in the correct direction
North way, north, north, north, north
Going straight up north
Yeah, keep goin' north, boys
Encouraging others to head north as well
All right
Okay
Sonic cookie on the outside
Eating a Sonic cookie
Pure frosting all alone
Just indulging in some frosting straight from the container
You've been fucking Winona Ryder
You may have had intercourse with Winona Ryder
She got crabs on your bone
And now you have pubic lice
The only good thing about California
The only thing I like about California
Is the band that I saw
Is the particular band that I went to see
They held their breath to shout out Supernova
During their performance, the band inhaled quickly to exclaim 'Supernova!'
They were playing in a shopping mall
The gig was in a mall
Contributed by Christian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hi i'm emily
This should be the official song of Seattle.
YEA CLASSIC MAN 🤟
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