California
Unified Theory Lyrics
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Now I'm eating paper that's tasting funny
Out here in complicated
California
California
Slow, down, good times
Slow, down, good time
A cigarette and tea is all I had to eat
Man this ain't easy, but I wish all my friends could see me?
In California
California
Slow, down, good times
Slow, down, good times
Leaving with a clear mid,
I didn't wait on my graduation
Good friends, young times
Its all part of the shot we?re taking
Slow, down, good times
Slow, down, good times
California
California
In the lyrics of Unified Theory's song, "California", the artist is expressing their struggle with their life journey and how they are living in California. The blue skies that have chased the singer away from a simple life represent the temptation and allure of a more complex life. The line "Now I'm eating paper that's tasting funny" may be a metaphor for the struggles they are experiencing in California as if they are in a difficult situation and they have to resort to strange solutions. The singer reflects that they have gone from a simpler life to a more complicated one in California.
Throughout the song, the chorus urges the singer to slow down and enjoy the good times, which can be interpreted as a message for the singer to take a step back and appreciate the little moments in life, instead of solely focusing on the struggle they are experiencing. The lyrics about "A cigarette and tea is all I had to eat, a metal band at the scream was all I heard for weeks" display the singer's feelings of loneliness and longing for companionship, while the following line "Man, this ain't easy, but I wish all my friends could see me?" emphasizes on their struggle to make sense of their new life and possibly even wishing for the support of their old friends. Overall, the song represents an artistic interpretation of life's journey and the ways it can lead us to a completely different place than we anticipated.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies have chases me, away from a simple life
The beautiful weather and scenery of California made me leave my simple life behind
Now I'm eating paper that's tasting funny
Being in California has made me do things I wouldn't normally do, like eat strange things
Out here in complicated
California is a complex and difficult place to be
California
Repeated emphasis on the state I am currently in
Slow, down, good times
Take it easy and enjoy the moments in life
A cigarette and tea is all I had to eat
I have been struggling to find food in California and have resorted to unhealthy choices
A metal band at scream was all I heard for weeks
I have been exposed to new experiences, like heavy metal music, while in California
Man this ain't easy, but I wish all my friends could see me?
I am struggling in California, but still want to show off my experiences to my friends
Leaving with a clear mid,
I am leaving California with a clear mind
I didn't wait on my graduation
I didn't wait until after graduation to go to California and experience everything it has to offer
Good friends, young times
I have made good memories with friends while in California
Its all part of the shot we?re taking
All of the challenges and experiences in California are a part of life's journey
California
Repeated emphasis on the state I am leaving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER L. HOBBS, CHAD LAROY JENSEN, BRIAN JUSTIN SMITH, CASEY ALLEN WALKER, TED E. BRUNER
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NAPTOWN RHYTHM BLUES
I was in a band called "BLUNT" back then, we got to open for these guys@ The Patio in broad ripple. the guys were really cool and down to earth. They encored with a killer version of Breath from Pink Floyds dark side of the moon. good times!
Chad Litersky
I was in a band called Shackleford Brown in Dallas. They were supposed to come in and we were going to open for them. I was emailing Chris back then and he seemed like a real stand up awesome bro. They cancelled and never came back? But i love the first album! for sure.
Kevin Freist
Dude!! I thought they did the BEST version of Breathe ive ever heard. Awesome that you guys remember them. I saw them at Jack Rabbits in Orlando Fl.ill Never forget that show. Tiny bar too but standing room only !
Danielle
I was at that show. I was also in a band in Indy at that time and I think we did some gigs together.
SANDRA just Sandra
NAPTOWN RHYTHM BLUES Naptown , my home town, That's so cool, you played in a band here in Indy. love this music!
melopsicodelia
His voice is amazing. 🙌🏻
Al M
I was so into them and hoped they'd hit the higher grounds!
Sulgenus Phaethon the Platonist
Chris Shinn is my third cousin, I love his voice, my mom Amanda Shinn can sing really good as well
jennifer pegg
wow , I have only heard a live acoustic version- love it
Matthew Theberge
+jennifer pegg You should pick up their 2 records!