Reggae band from San Diego, CA, USA

Band Members:
Nico Tuilesu -… Read Full Bio ↴Reggae band from San Diego, CA, USA

Band Members:
Nico Tuilesu - Vocals
Rudy Duenas - Bass
Seuko Hawkins - Featured Vocals

Tribal Theory of San Diego, California has coined the subgenre of Urban Reggae. Formed in 2005, Tribal Theory’s signature is the fusion of their Pacific Island culture with the feel-good vibes of Reggae, the grittiness of Rock, and the soulful harmonies of R&B. This hybrid sound has the depth and versatility to span across many different genres including Reggae, Island Reggae, R&B, Alternative, Roots, and World music.

Tribal Theory is bringing the “west coast cool” vibe all around the world. Headlining concerts all across Hawaii, Guam, and the tip of Eastern Asia. Over the years, the band has gained the respect of numerous music legends. Performing alongside artists such as Steel Pulse, Barrington Levy, The Expendables, Ky-Mani Marley, Fiji, SOJA, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Common Kings, The Green, and J Boog; to name a few.

webs: http://tribaltheorymusic.com

Cali Love
Tribal Theory Lyrics

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I met this darling down in Newport Beach
Where everybody wants to boogie,
But it don't come free
She said she love the way I sound,
When she heard in The Bay,
But every time I leave she say,
Boy, I wish you could stay.
That's when I took her on a train,

Said she from Long Beach
Down the coast to San Diego,
Where they all know me
So all my people gather round
Cause your boys are back in town
It's that island vibe for ya,

Forgot her name,
That's my bad
Should've been the name
I never had
Miss.California, love,
Sounds good enough for me

No need to quote
Cause murder she wrote
Adios!
Take it and go,
Jump the boat
And I tell ya
City to city is my ship gonna float?
Take a puff on me dragon
Disappear in the smoke
Adios!

She likes the boys in the band,
Front row ready to dance
With a drink in her hand, smoking dat real ganja
Plant, dreadlocks!
You just me know when city, city we tokin'
Pourin' Jameson flowin' because night never ends
It's a reggae party every time we roll thru your town

She da kind, but rewind because I tend to forget
Don't be fallin' come on over
You're a good one to be showin'
When we're done, all I know,
This déjà vu got me sayin!

Forgot her name,
That's my bad
Should've been the name
I never had
Miss.California, love,
Sounds good enough for me

No need to quote
Cause murder she wrote
Adios!
Take it and go,
Jump the boat
And I tell ya
City to city is my ship gonna float?
Take a puff on me dragon
Disappear in the smoke
Adios!

California
Knows how to party
California
Knows how to party
In the city
Spreading the CaliLove
In the city
We all about that CaliLove

No need to quote
Cause murder she wrote
Adios!
Take it and go,
Jump the boat
And I tell ya
City to city is my ship gonna float?
Take a puff on me dragon

Disappear in the smoke
Adios!

Overall Meaning

The song "Cali Love" by Tribal Theory talks about the band's love for California (Cali). The opening line introduces a girl that the singer met in Newport Beach who loves the way he sounds. Every time he leaves her, she wishes he would stay, so he takes her on a train from Long Beach down to San Diego, where all his friends gather. The song encapsulates the island vibe that the band is known for, with lyrics about smoking ganja and pouring Jameson. The chorus repeats the phrase "Miss California Love" and talks about how California knows how to party.

The bridge of the song includes the famous line, "California knows how to party," which is a reference to the legendary Tupac Shakur's song "California Love." The line is also a nod to the state's vibrant party culture, with cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego known for their nightlife. The song captures the energy and enthusiasm of California, with its lively reggae-inspired beats and catchy chorus. The lyrics talk about moving from city to city, enjoying the endless party, and taking a puff on a dragon (weed) as you disappear into the smoke.

Overall, "Cali Love" by Tribal Theory is an ode to the band's love for California and its lifestyle, with lyrics that talk about parties, good vibes, and the thrill of the moment. It's a song that captures the essence of the state's culture and the way that people live and enjoy life there.

Line by Line Meaning

I met this darling down in Newport Beach
I met a girl in Newport Beach

Where everybody wants to boogie, But it don't come free
Newport Beach is a fun place, but everything costs money

She said she love the way I sound, When she heard in The Bay, But every time I leave she say, Boy, I wish you could stay.
She likes my music and wishes I could stay with her

That's when I took her on a train, Said she from Long Beach Down the coast to San Diego, Where they all know me
I took her on a train to San Diego, where people know me

So all my people gather round Cause your boys are back in town It's that island vibe for ya,
When I'm in town, people come to see me because they like my music

Forgot her name, That's my bad Should've been the name I never had Miss.California, love, Sounds good enough for me
I forgot her name, but calling her Miss California Love is good enough for me

No need to quote Cause murder she wrote Adios! Take it and go, Jump the boat And I tell ya City to city is my ship gonna float? Take a puff on me dragon Disappear in the smoke Adios!
No need to talk about her, let's leave and move on. Will my music be popular everywhere we go? Let's smoke some weed and disappear

She likes the boys in the band, Front row ready to dance With a drink in her hand, smoking dat real ganja Plant, dreadlocks! You just me know when city, city we tokin' Pourin' Jameson flowin' because night never ends It's a reggae party every time we roll thru your town
She likes guys in bands and loves to smoke weed. We party all night with Jameson and reggae music when we go to different cities

She da kind, but rewind because I tend to forget Don't be fallin' come on over You're a good one to be showin' When we're done, all I know, This déjà vu got me sayin!
She is nice but I tend to forget things. Come see me and show me around. When it's over, I feel like it was all a dream

California Knows how to party California Knows how to party In the city Spreading the CaliLove In the city We all about that CaliLove
California is a fun place to party and we love spreading love in different cities

No need to quote Cause murder she wrote Adios! Take it and go, Jump the boat And I tell ya City to city is my ship gonna float? Take a puff on me dragon Disappear in the smoke Adios!
Let's leave and move on, smoke some weed and disappear. Will my music be popular everywhere we go? Let's see

Writer(s): Garrett Douglas Ernest, Hawkins Seuko Ricardo, Tuilesu Nicolas Va A, Guerrero Cruz Peter Paul

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