California Addiction
Rising Above the Decay: Unveiling California's Dark Allure
Lyrics
We wave our flag with our heads held high
We proudly display our national symbol with confidence and pride.
There’s no left choice but for us die
We feel compelled to fight, even if it means sacrificing our lives.
It all crumbles as the palm trees flow
Everything falls apart as the iconic palm trees sway.
Its a place of privilege if your in the know
Privilege is associated with insider knowledge of the area.
We tear it down, and we build again
We demolish what exists and construct anew, reflecting the constant change.
This is now, and that was then
The present is distinct from the past.
I never trust you but I still give love
Despite distrust, love is extended, especially to those who overcome challenges.
To the ones who live and RISE ABOVE
Commendation for those who live with resilience and rise above difficulties.
We spit on teachers, we spit on veterans
Disrespect towards educators and veterans is expressed.
No value for lives, just for dividends
Human lives are devalued in favor of financial gains.
We wave our flag with our heads held high
A repetition of the patriotic display, extending from one neighborhood to upscale areas.
From Boyle heights to the swanky hillsides
Reference to different locations within California.
This is where the rich people play
Affluent individuals reside in this area known for luxury.
We all watch as they decay
Observation of the decay of the privileged class.
Affordable plastic surgery disasters
Mentions cosmetic surgery gone wrong among the wealthy.
You all bow down to your masters
Critique of submission to authority figures.
This is where the real people stay
Contrasting the "real" people with the wealthy, suggesting authenticity among the less privileged.
We send those fools straight to their graves
The less fortunate have the power to bring about the downfall of the wealthy.
We split up families, we spit on immigrants
Actions that contribute to the separation of families and mistreatment of immigrants are acknowledged.
No value for lives, just for dividends
Again, human lives are disregarded for financial gain.
This is a place of filth
California is depicted as a place of corruption and degradation.
This is a place of greed
The state is characterized by excessive greed and moral decay.
This is the place I love
Despite its flaws, the singer has a deep affection for California.
This is the place I need
California is not just loved but considered a necessity.
I was born and raised in this very place that’s killing me
Personal connection to the place of birth, despite its detrimental effects.
California Babylon like a needle in the arm of the map, hear me
Comparing California to a destructive force, emphasizing its impact on the map.
This is where I live, I love this fucking place
Expressing love for the state despite acknowledging its flaws.
The wealth, the waste
Highlighting the extremes of wealth and wastefulness.
California Babylon
Reiteration of California as a place of decadence and moral decline.
This is is the time, this is the place
Emphasizing the present time and the significance of the location.
It’s where I live in this demented state
A personal acknowledgment of living in a distorted state of existence.
The rich, the poor, the place I love, this is the way
Inclusiveness of both rich and poor as part of the singer's love for California.
California Babylon
Reiteration of the state's moral decline and decay.
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