Lyrics
Zuma, oh, I'd love to walk the beach on Zuma
Expresses a desire to walk along Zuma Beach, potentially admiring the scenery and people there.
Watching all the pretty girls
Observing attractive women while on Zuma Beach.
Venice, it gets really strange goin' through Venice
Refers to the experience of feeling a bit odd or out of place when navigating through Venice, California.
There's a different attitude
Noticing a distinctive and different vibe or mentality in Venice compared to other places.
I know many summer evenings found me searching for the fire
Reflecting on past moments when the singer sought excitement or passion during summer nights.
The elusive sea of childhood then became a one desire
Describing how a childhood fascination turned into a singular longing or goal.
There were places in the valley where they said that I could find it
Indicating rumors or suggestions about specific locations in the valley where the singer might find what they're seeking.
There were rhythms in the distance in the ancient elder forest
Noticing distant sounds or patterns in the ancient forest, perhaps hinting at a connection to the singer's desire.
That is why I came to California
Explaining the reason for coming to California: the uniqueness of its atmosphere or vibe.
It's the strangest groove that I have ever known
Highlighting the unconventional and unfamiliar nature of the groove or rhythm experienced in California.
All the youths seekers come to California
Referencing the influx of young individuals seeking something in California, driven by their inner aspirations.
Following the fountain in their mind
Describing the pursuit of inner desires or dreams among these youthful seekers.
San Francisco, catch a cable car to where your dreams go
Suggesting San Francisco as a place where dreams seem achievable, albeit through illusions or pretense.
There's a lot of make believe
Pointing out the prevalence of make-believe or fabricated elements in San Francisco.
San Diego, from LA you'll find out where your dreams flow
Implying that from Los Angeles, one discovers where their dreams naturally flow or lead.
From the hillside to the desert, following the map inside me
Tracing a journey from the hillsides to the desert, following an internal map or guidance.
I can feel the road is leading to the treasure that will guide me
Sensing that the path taken leads toward a valuable treasure that will provide guidance.
There were places in the valley, where they said that I could find it
Reiterating the notion of specific places in the valley rumored to hold what the singer seeks.
There were rhythms in the distance in the ancient elder forest
Reemphasizing the perception of distant rhythms in the ancient forest, reinforcing the idea of a connection to the singer's desires.
That is why I came to California
Reaffirming the initial reason for coming to California, emphasizing the freedom experienced there.
It's the freest groove that I have ever known
Reiterating the unfamiliar and liberating groove encountered in California.
All the youths seekers come to California
Stating that young seekers, like the singer, arrive in California searching for something meaningful.
Following the fountain in their mind
Describing how these seekers are following the inner guidance or inspiration they carry.
In their mind
Repeating the notion of seekers driven by their inner thoughts or aspirations.
Zuma, oh, I'd like to walk the beach on Zuma
Repeating the desire to walk on Zuma Beach and observe the beauty there.
Watching all the pretty girls
Reiterating the act of watching attractive individuals on Zuma Beach.
Venice, it gets really strange goin' through Venice
Reiterating the sense of feeling odd or experiencing a different vibe while going through Venice.
There's a different attitude
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a distinct attitude prevailing in Venice.
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Repetitive refrain, potentially emphasizing the rhythm or groove felt or sought after.
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
-Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
-Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
-Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
-That is why I came to California
Restating the reason behind coming to California, this time emphasizing the purity of the experience.
It's the purest groove that I have ever known
Reaffirming the idea of California offering a uniquely pure and genuine atmosphere.
All the youths seekers come to California
Reiterating the arrival of young seekers pursuing something significant in California.
Following the fountain in their mind
Expressing how these seekers are driven by the fountain of inspiration or aspirations within.
That is why I came to California
Reemphasizing the reason for coming to California as being the unfamiliar and unique groove experienced there.
It's the strangest groove that I have ever known
Reiterating the sense of the unconventional and peculiar groove found in California.
All the youths seekers come to California
Restating the idea of young seekers, like the singer, arriving in California searching for something meaningful.
Following the fountain in their mind
Emphasizing how these seekers are following the guidance or inspiration from within.
In their mind
Reiterating the notion of seekers being driven by their inner thoughts or aspirations.
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