California
berhana Lyrics
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Got so many stories to tell
But ain't no one to tell 'em to
Just called to let you know I'm comin'
Ridin' round this bend in California
Yellow star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Old boy don't think too much about tomorrow"
You had me in overdrive out blowing this doja
I couldn't shake you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny ass name, sippin' lemon iced tea
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny ass frame, size eleven Nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I'm ridin' round this bend in California
Yellow star star above the clouds to light my way
Forty days and forty nights in California
And it was you, that told me to stay
You had me in overdrive out blowin' this doja
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny-ass name, sippin' lemon iced tea
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny-ass frame, size eleven Nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I've been runnin'
For so long lost sight of myself
It's been a minute since I've seen you
Just called to let you know I'm comin'
Ridin' round this bend in California
Yellow star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Old boy don't think too much about tomorrow"
'Cause she's the only thing you need to pass the day
'Cause she's the only thing
'Cause she's the only thing
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
The song opens up with "I've been runnin'", which suggests that the singer is someone who is always on the move, with a lot of stories to tell but nobody to tell them to. This person is calling someone to let them know he's coming. We can only assume who this person is, but it's clear that they're significant to the singer given the way he refers to "old boy" and "girl" throughout the song. The song takes place as the singer is "ridin' round this bend in California," with a yellow star above the clouds to light his way. One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is searching for himself and finding clarity in traveling through California. He meets someone who tells him not to worry about tomorrow, which makes him feel better and more at peace. This person is most likely the same one that the singer is calling at the beginning of the song.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the singer wondering what people think about him given his "funny-ass name" and "skinny-ass frame." The concept of money also comes up multiple times, with the singer having "money in the back." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer believing that he knows this girl better than anybody else, suggesting a level of intimacy between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been runnin'
I've been on the move for a while
Got so many stories to tell
I have many experiences to share
But ain't no one to tell 'em to
But there's no one around to listen to them
Just called to let you know I'm comin'
I just wanted to let you know that I am on my way
Ridin' round this bend in California
I am driving through this bend in California
Yellow star above the clouds to light my way
A bright light is guiding me from above the clouds
She said, "Old boy don't think too much about tomorrow"
My companion told me to focus on the present
But it was you, that made me okay
But it was because of you that I felt better
You had me in overdrive out blowing this doja
You had me excessively smoking marijuana
I couldn't shake you, girl
I couldn't get rid of the thoughts of you
Like I know, I know, I know
I am aware, I am aware, I am aware
What you want to say about a nigga like me
What do you have to say about someone like me?
Funny ass name, sippin' lemon iced tea
I have an amusing name and I'm drinking lemon iced tea
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I have my money stored in the back
Skinny ass frame, size eleven Nike
I have a slim frame and I wear size 11 Nike shoes
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I am playing Marvin Gaye's music in the back
Forty days and forty nights in California
I have been in California for 40 days and nights
And it was you, that told me to stay
You were the one who encouraged me to stay
Nobody knows you, girl
No one understands you as well as I do, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
I am aware, I am aware, I am aware
For so long lost sight of myself
I have been lost and disconnected from myself for a long time
It's been a minute since I've seen you
It's been a while since I last saw you
She said, "Old boy don't think too much about tomorrow"
My companion told me to focus on the present
'Cause she's the only thing you need to pass the day
Because she is the only thing that you need to get through the day
Nobody knows you, girl
No one understands you as well as I do, girl
Like I know
I am aware
Nobody knows you, girl
No one understands you as well as I do, girl
Like I know
I am aware
Nobody knows you, girl
No one understands you as well as I do, girl
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amain Berhane, David Brian Pimentel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amanofcultur9903
I've been runnin'
Got so many stories to tell
But ain't no one to tell 'em to
Just called to let you know I'm comin
Ridin' round this bend in California
Yeah, the star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Oh boy, you think too much about tomorrow"
But it was you, that made me ok
You had me in overdrive
I blow and expose ya
I couldn't shake you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny-ass name, sippin' under night z
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny-ass frame, size eleven nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I'm ridin' round this bend in California
Yeah, the star above the clouds to light my way
Forty days and forty nights in California
And it was you, that told me to stay
You had me in overdrive
I blow an explosion
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny-ass name, sippin' under night z
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny-ass frame, size eleven nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I've been runnin'
For so long outside of myself
It's been a minute since I've seen you
Just called to let you know I'm comin'
Ridin' round this bend in California
Yeah, the star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Oh boy, don't think too much about tomorrow"
Cuz she's the only thing, the weed, the grass, the bend
Cuz she's the only thing
Cuz she's the only thing
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
@masonbonner1601
I've been runnin'
Got so many stories to tell
But ain't no one to tell 'em to
Just called to let you know I'm coming
Ridin' 'round this bend in California
Yeah, the star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Old boy, you think too much about tomorrow"
But it was you, that made me okay
You had me in overdrive
Out blowing this doja
I couldn't shake you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny-ass name, sippin' lemon iced tea
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny-ass frame, size eleven Nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I'm ridin' 'round this bend in California
Yellow star above the clouds to light my way
Forty days and forty nights in California
And it was you, that told me to stay
You had me in overdrive
Out blowin' this doja
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Funny-ass name, sippin' lemon iced tea
Bitch, I got my money in the back like
I know, I know, I know
What you want to say about a nigga like me
Skinny-ass frame, size eleven Nike
Bitch, I'm playing Marvin in the back like
I know, I know
I've been runnin'
For so long, lost sight of myself
It's been a minute since I've seen you
Just called to let you know I'm comin'
Ridin' 'round this bend in California
Yellow star above the clouds to light my way
She said, "Old boy, don't think too much about tomorrow"
'Cause she's the only thing you need to pass the day
'Cause she's the only thing
'Cause she's the only thing
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
Like I know
Nobody knows you, girl
@akaTandy
probably the most underrated song in the entire album
@vibetime8555
^^
@cactuarrockman
a perfect song
@CarlosIsmael
This is definitely the best R&B/Soul album I've ever heard so far, SO UNDERRATED.
@umalihorne8513
Listen to Painted by Lucky Daye if you haven't already! Not saying either one is better but they have complementary vibes
@maxisantos312
I NEED THIS DUDE GET MORE POPULAR PLEASE!!!! SUCH A UNDERRATED ARTIST WITH A LOT OF ART TO BE SHARED TO THE WORLD!!
@janet.2847
Maxi Santos couldn’t agree more ❤️
@xeniatrip5539
this album is like a hidden treasure chest of the internet
@user-gl4wg8mj1w
simplemente increíble y adictivo
@darrylemooreii4424
Listen, I wasn’t ready for you to do this to me man. This is too good.