While Jonah is a classically-trained guitarist, his musical talents extend well beyond the realm of strings. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of musicians such as Noah Kahan, Ed Sheeran, Anson Seabra, Julia Michaels, Lost Frequencies, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Kygo, Jonah creates music meant to transcend genre-norms.
When he's not creating music, Jonah is either escaping into nature, trying to convince someone to let him pet their dog, or watching horror movies.
Barcelona
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'Cause it′s getting to know you
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That′s making you forget me
Don′t know if you'll ever come home
I′m jealous of the Spanish wine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
′Cause it's getting to know you
While I′m crying in Cali alone
I'm just waking up, you're out with your friends
Did you tell them ′bout the boy that you met?
Are you still in love, or did you forget?
All the clubbing must be clouding your head
The city is holding you
The way that I wanted to
Yeah, it′s laughing in my face
You got on a plane and it took you away
I'm jealous of Barcelona
′Cause it's getting to know you
While I′m crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That′s making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
I′m jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I′m jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it′s getting to know you
While I'm crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) just come home
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
While I′m crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone (ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Did you lose your phone? 'Cause you disappeared
Couple days and, darling, it feels like years
I try to move on, my heart interferes
Wouldn′t have to, honey, if you were here
The city is holding you (the city is holding you)
The way that I wanted to (the way that I wanted to)
Yeah, It's laughing in my face (in my face)
You got on a plane and it took you away
I'm jealous of Barcelona
′Cause it′s getting to know you
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I′m jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don′t know if you'll ever come home
I′m jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it′s getting to know you
While I′m crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) just come home
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
While I'm crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone (ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
The song "Barcelona" by Jonah Kagen is a poignant ode to the feeling of jealousy and longing for someone who is far away. The singer of the song is jealous of the city of Barcelona because it is getting to know someone he cares about, while he is left alone and crying in Cali. The lyrics explore the pain of being left behind and feeling forgotten, and the singer's jealousy comes across as both bitter and desperate.
The song paints a picture of a relationship that is strained by distance and the lure of new experiences. The singer wonders if the person he cares about will ever come home, and is haunted by the thought of her experiencing new things without him. The repeated refrain of "I'm jealous of Barcelona" is a simple and effective way of conveying the sense of envy and longing that the singer feels. The lyrics about Spanish wine and clubbing add a sense of exoticism to the narrative, and create a contrast between the singer's lonely existence in Cali and the vibrant city of Barcelona.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm jealous of Barcelona
The persona envies Barcelona because it has the opportunity to be with the one they love.
'Cause it's getting to know you
Barcelona is getting to know the one the persona loves better than they can.
While I'm crying in Cali alone
The persona is alone in California, feeling sad and isolated while their loved one is elsewhere.
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
The persona is even jealous of the city itself for having their loved one.
That's making you forget me
The city is helping the persona's loved one forget about them.
Don't know if you'll ever come home
The persona is unsure if their loved one will return to them.
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
The persona is envious of something as simple as Spanish wine that their loved one is experiencing without them.
On the lips that should be mine
The wine is being tasted by the person the persona loves when they should be with the persona instead.
Got you spilling the secrets I told
The wine is loosening the tongue of the persona's loved one and they are revealing secrets that the persona shared with them.
'Cause it's getting to know you
Barcelona is getting to know the persona's loved one better than they can from a distance.
While I'm crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone
The persona is still feeling isolated and sad in California while their loved one is experiencing life in Barcelona.
The city is holding you
The city of Barcelona is like a lover to the persona's loved one, providing them with everything they need and want.
The way that I wanted to
The persona wants to be the one holding their loved one and giving them everything they want and need.
Yeah, it's laughing in my face
The persona feels like the city is mocking them for not being able to be with their loved one.
You got on a plane and it took you away
The persona's loved one left them to go to Barcelona and the distance is tearing them apart.
Did you lose your phone? 'Cause you disappeared
The persona has lost contact with their loved one and wonders if they've lost their phone or just don't want to be in touch.
Couple days and, darling, it feels like years
Without contact, time seems to stretch out painfully and the persona is missing their loved one terribly.
I try to move on, my heart interferes
The persona is trying to move on from their loved one, but their heart won't let go.
Wouldn't have to, honey, if you were here
If the loved one were present, the persona wouldn't have to try to move on from them.
While I'm crying in Cali, crying in Cali alone
The persona is still feeling isolated and sad in California while their loved one is experiencing life in Barcelona.
Writer(s): Michael Ross Pollack, Jonah Kagen, Davin Kingston
Contributed by Leah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Barcelona Lyrics
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
[Verse 1]
I'm just waking up, you're out with your friends
Did you tell them 'bout the boy that you met?
Are you still in love or did you forget?
All the clubing must be clouding your head
[Pre-Chorus]
The city is holding you
The way that I wanted you
Yeah, it's laughing in my face
You got on a plane and it took you away
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Bridge]
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
Just come home
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Verse 2]
Did you lose your phone? 'Cause you disappeared
Couple days and darling, it feels like years
I tried to move on, my heart interferes
Wouldn't have to, honey, if you were here
[Pre-Chorus]
The city is holding you (The city is holding you)
The way that I wanted you (The way that I wanted you)
Yeah, it's laughing in my face
You got on a plane and it took you away
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Outro]
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
Just come home
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
Dalin Bascom
This man is so underrated, such a beautiful voice.
Agata
YES
iSquared
"...crying in Cali alone"
"...jealous of Barcelona cos it's getting to know ya"
So catchy. Skilful songwriting! The way Jonah sings it...awesome! Great vocals. Bravo to you and your team, Jonah.
Mohul Roychowdhury
I am so happy that I got to listen to his music just in the beginning of his career.. wish you luck!
Dude you're so underrated!!
Muzz Shamsiev
Yeah man, same with me. Probably Broken was one of the best ever I hear 👂❤️
Mohul Roychowdhury
@Muzz Shamsiev I know right!?
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Barcelona Lyrics
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
[Verse 1]
I'm just waking up, you're out with your friends
Did you tell them 'bout the boy that you met?
Are you still in love or did you forget?
All the clubing must be clouding your head
[Pre-Chorus]
The city is holding you
The way that I wanted you
Yeah, it's laughing in my face
You got on a plane and it took you away
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Bridge]
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
Just come home
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Verse 2]
Did you lose your phone? 'Cause you disappeared
Couple days and darling, it feels like years
I tried to move on, my heart interferes
Wouldn't have to, honey, if you were here
[Pre-Chorus]
The city is holding you (The city is holding you)
The way that I wanted you (The way that I wanted you)
Yeah, it's laughing in my face
You got on a plane and it took you away
[Chorus]
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali alone
I'm jealous of that whole damn city
That's making you forget me
Don't know if you'll ever come home
[Post-Chorus]
I'm jealous of the Spanish wine
On the lips that should be mine
Got you spilling the secrets I told
I'm jealous of Barcelona
'Cause it's getting to know ya
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
[Outro]
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
Just come home
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
While I'm crying in Cali
Crying in Cali alone
Kinnberly Myller
Thanks bro!
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@Kinnberly Myller my pleasure ❤️✊
Pratik Adibatla
What a masterpiece in terms of lyrics, vocals, music,…!!! ❤