Lyrics
City of angels, city of stars
Referring to Los Angeles as a city known for its glamour and fame.
She shine brightest stone on that boulevard
Comparing a woman's brightness and allure to a shining stone on the famous boulevard (possibly Hollywood Boulevard).
She introduced me to Jackson Brown
She introduced the speaker to the musician Jackson Browne, possibly implying shared experiences or memories.
Convertible rode me all over that town
The woman drove the speaker around town in a convertible car, exploring Los Angeles.
Oh, my LAX
An expression of endearment towards Los Angeles (LAX being its airport code), possibly suggesting affection or longing for the city.
She always carried a Polaroid camera
The woman always carried a Polaroid camera, indicating a penchant for capturing moments and memories.
She always had that cold act glamour
She consistently exhibited a cool and glamorous demeanor.
Well, she moved out there to chase her dream
She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.
To be an actress on that silver screen
Her aspiration was to appear on the silver screen (movies or television).
Oh, my LAX
Reiteration of the speaker's emotional connection or attachment to Los Angeles.
Dear seventeen degrees and sunny
Reference to the weather in Los Angeles, likely a nostalgic mention of a specific time or memory.
Please hold tight to my California honey
A plea for the weather to be kind to the speaker's beloved person in California.
Make her famous with lots of money
Expressing a desire for the woman to achieve fame and wealth in pursuit of her dreams.
And tell her I wish her all the best
Wishing her well and sending good wishes from a distance.
Oh, my LAX
Reiteration of emotional attachment or sentiment towards Los Angeles.
Night trampoline and marijuana
Recalling nights of excitement and possibly indulgence with the woman involving a trampoline and marijuana.
I close my eyes and I can smell it on her
The scent of marijuana lingers as a vivid memory associated with her.
Boarded in a plane back to Tennessee
The speaker is departing on a plane back to Tennessee from Los Angeles.
I wonder if she's ever gonna think about me
Expressing uncertainty about whether the woman will think of the speaker after their departure.
Well, dear palm trees and palm readers
Mentions iconic elements of Los Angeles - palm trees and individuals offering fortune-telling services.
Tattoo artist and make believers
Reference to artists creating lasting impressions (tattoos) and believers in the dreamlike allure of Los Angeles.
Please tell her next time you see her
Asking these iconic elements to convey the speaker's well-wishes if they encounter the woman again.
That I sure wish her all the best
Reiterating the desire for the woman's well-being from a distance.
Oh, my LAX
Repeating the emotional attachment or sentiment towards Los Angeles.
Oh, my LAX
Continuation of the emotional connection expressed towards Los Angeles.
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