California
Yungblud Lyrics
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Preachin' to me sayin' you sympathize
Misunderstanding, I am alright
It's you that needs the glasses
Why can't you see
That I am okay? You take more drugs than me
Chewin' your cheek
I can't believe you put me in a straitjacket
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Hopin' I don't make a sound
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die yet, can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
(Blow my brains out)
(Blow my brains out)
I don't understand
How I can respect you when you're such a twat (woo)
What you shocked at?
It's a matter of fact
And usually, I would listen to you
But when my future's involved, I've got a responsibility to sit down
And think what I should do
Shout, "Fuck him and fuck her and fuck you too" (what?)
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Hopin' I don't make a sound (brrap, brrap)
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Hopin' I don't make a sound
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die yet, can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
(Blow my brains out)
(Yeah)
(Blow my brains out)
Rip my heart up
And pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
And pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
And pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
And pull it out of my chest
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die yet, can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die yet, can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
The lyrics of Yungblud's song "California" seem to capture the essence of teenage rebellion, angst, and independence. The song starts with Yungblud addressing someone who has "cuts on your eyes" and claims to sympathize with him, however, Yungblud insists that he is okay, and it's the other person who needs glasses, i.e he/she is not seeing things clearly. He also points out that the other person takes more drugs than him, and they have put him in a "straightjacket."
Yungblud then talks about how people have tried to put him on Ritalin, a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in an attempt to calm him down. He resists and thinks that maybe going to California is what he needs. The state is often associated with a carefree lifestyle, optimism, and hopes for the future. However, he also mentions that he fears getting old and being shot, indicating a sense of fear and uncertainty about the future.
Throughout the song, Yungblud seems to be rebelling against the rules and restrictions that people impose on him. He resists being put in a box or categorized as having a disorder, and instead, embraces his own identity and desires. The song is reminiscent of the popular phrase "California Dreamin'" and speaks to the longing for a life free of constraints, a life where one can be true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Got cuts on your eyes
You're not seeing things clearly
Preachin' to me sayin' you sympathize
You're trying to empathize, but you don't really understand
Misunderstanding, I am alright
You're mistaking my situation, I'm doing okay
It's you that needs the glasses
You're the one who needs to see things more clearly
Why can't you see
That I am okay? You take more drugs than me
Chewin' your cheek
I can't believe you put me in a straitjacket
You're the one with the issues, not me. You take more drugs and you're being unreasonable by trying to control me
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin (Ritalin)
Hopin' I don't make a sound
People tried to control me with medication but in reality they just wanted me to be quiet
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die yet, can't afford it
Swear that when I get old, you'll blow all my brains out
Escaping to California might be the solution because I'm still young and don't want to die. But it also means that I don't want to end up being controlled by you later in life
I don't understand
How I can respect you when you're such a twat (woo)
What you shocked at?
It's a matter of fact
And usually, I would listen to you
But when my future's involved, I've got a responsibility to sit down
And think what I should do
Shout, "Fuck him and fuck her and fuck you too" (what?)
I can't understand how I can respect you when you act like a jerk. It's not an emotional reaction but a fact. I usually listen to what you say, but I need to make my own decisions when it comes to my future. So, fuck everyone who tries to control me!
Rip my heart up
And pull it out of my chest
This is a metaphor for the pain and stress that I'm experiencing because of your control over me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dominic Harrison, Martin Terefe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellaphilpott1608
Got cuts on your eyes
Preachin' to me sayin' you sympathize
Misunderstanding I
Am alright, it's you that need glasses
Why can't you see
That I am ok you take more drugs than me
Chewing your cheek
I can't believe you put me in a straight jacket
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Hopin' I don't make a sound
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die, yet can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Blow all my brains out
Blow all my brains out
I don't understand
How I can respect you when you're such a twat
What you shocked at?
It's a matter of fact
And usually I would listen to you
But when my future's involved
I got a responsibility to sit down
And think what I should do
Shout 'Fuck him, Fuck her, and Fuck you too'
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Hopin' I don't make a sound
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Visions of calming me down
They tried to put me on Ritalin
Hopin' I don't make a sound
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die, yet can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Blow all my brains out
Blow all my brains out
Rip my heart up
Pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
Pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
Pull it out of my chest
Rip my heart up
Pull it out of my chest
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die, yet can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Maybe I just need to go to California
'Cause I am young, don't wanna die, yet can't afford it
Maybe I just need to go to California
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
Swear that when I get old you'll blow all my brains out
@wilmamarttelin
sometimes i’m really grateful for youtube recommendations
@Maddie-fb5kg
Wilma Marttelin SAME HERE !!
@fartpog
s a m e.
@c_sea3732
Samee
@nightcoresuchti998
Same
@chelseaizcool8006
SAME
@emmaparker3129
I really love the whole psychological thriller feeling to his music
@nuthankyou9033
the saddest part is that the whole "psychological thriller" feeling is a real-life issue.
@fruitypebblebath5555
Wut
@nuthankyou9033
bruh overmedication (of psychiatric meds) is an actual problem...