It Never Rains in Southern California
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics


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I haven't seen your face in a year
I can't wait till I get there
Just to kiss and squeeze and hug
Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
Maybe I'll take the flight out tonight
And you can pick me up about 8
I don't know what airline girl
But I know it won't be late 'cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now I can't sleep at night
Without your 8 x 10 by my side
That day will come
For us to be together
I'm not worried 'bout a thing
Not even stormy weather

Oh it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains

We have so much to talk about
A lot a catchin' up to do
I'll bring the diamond girl
Because I'm so into you
Cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now since I'll be here at your place
Lets take a weeks trip for two
We don't have to go to far
Just as long as I'm with you
'cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Can we just be alone
Without those other strangers
Calling your phone
Now I don't want to be
That selfish kind of guy
But tonight let me take you
On a natural high

Just me and you alone

Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains

Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains

Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains

It never rains in southern California




It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Toni Toné's song "It Never Rains" depict a man's longing for his lover who he has not seen for a year. He is eager to reunite with her – kiss, squeeze, and hug her – as he explains with the words "Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me." The refrain "It never rains in southern California" emphasizes the perfect or near-perfect dreamed of weather in the region, as well as the singer's desire and anticipation for a carefree and unblemished romantic time. The man is so confident in the climate, he does not bother finding out what airline he should take or when he should catch his flight because "it won't be late." He feels the love story and the atmospheric condition are fatefully and seamlessly intertwined, as he assures his sweetheart that neither distance nor climate (implicitly, any challenge) can disturb their bond.


Line by Line Meaning

I haven't seen your face in a year
It's been a year since we last met


I can't wait till I get there
I'm eager to meet you


Just to kiss and squeeze and hug
I'm excited to show physical affection towards you


Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me
I don't have to explicitly say what else I want to do because it's a given between us


It never rains in southern California
The weather in southern California is generally sunny and dry


Maybe I'll take the flight out tonight
I'm considering taking a flight tonight


And you can pick me up about 8
I expect you to pick me up at 8 o'clock


I don't know what airline girl
I haven't decided on a specific airline yet


But I know it won't be late 'cause they tell me
I'm confident that the flight won't be delayed


Now I can't sleep at night
I have trouble sleeping at night


Without your 8 x 10 by my side
I need to have your picture next to me to feel comforted


That day will come
The day when we can be together will arrive


For us to be together
We will eventually be able to be together


I'm not worried 'bout a thing
I'm not concerned about anything


Not even stormy weather
I'm not afraid of the weather disrupting our plans


Oh it may be cold on the east coast
The weather on the east coast may be cold


But on the other side of town it never rains
However, in southern California it does not rain


We have so much to talk about
There are many things we need to catch up on


A lot a catchin' up to do
We have missed a lot and need to update each other


I'll bring the diamond girl
I will bring you a diamond as a gift


Because I'm so into you
I am deeply interested in you


Now since I'll be here at your place
Since I will be staying with you


Lets take a weeks trip for two
Let's go on a week-long trip together


We don't have to go to far
The destination doesn't have to be too distant


Just as long as I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I don't care where we go


'cause they tell me
I've been told that it never rains in southern California


Can we just be alone
Can we have some alone time


Without those other strangers
Without other people around


Calling your phone
Can we avoid interruptions from phone calls


Now I don't want to be
I don't want to come across as


That selfish kind of guy
A selfish or inconsiderate person


But tonight let me take you
But tonight, let me spoil you


On a natural high
On a joyous and exhilarating experience




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Clemon Timothy Jr. Riley, Raphael Saadiq

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@DavidRichardson95

There will NEVER be another Tony Toni Tone. Their catalog is as flawless, impeccable and timeless as the years go by. They are simply in their own lane.

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@angelareddick134

This song never gets old. One of my favorites.

@invisiblerevolution

Who you tellin!!!!! 👏🏾

@TheVLO1

This songs takes me back to the days when I was supposed to be asleep for school the next day, but I would stay up listening to the Love Hour on the radio very quietly.

@MICHAELHOLMES-xf4rm

ONE OF THE BEST JAMS
OF THE 90'S...STILL
SOUNDS GREAT
A TIMELESS JAM

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