Oh California
Yearning for Golden Horizons: Oh California
Lyrics
Oh California
Expressing a connection or affection for California.
What's wrong with wanting to be
Questioning the issue with desiring a bit of sadness during the day or night.
A little blue in the day
Desiring a touch of melancholy in the daytime.
Or evening
Extending the wish for a somber mood into the evening.
Oh California
Reiterating the emotional connection with California.
It's just what runs in my blood
Claiming a genetic predisposition to certain emotions.
I fear I don't belong
Expressing a feeling of not fitting into the current surroundings.
In this scenery
Questioning belonging in the current environment.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Inviting someone to remain in California, emphasizing its allure.
We've got sun, you've got us
Highlighting the positive aspects of California – sun and companionship.
What more do you want?
Pondering the insufficiency of desires in the context of California.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Reiterating the invitation to stay in the captivating state.
We could get drunk or get high
Suggesting alternative activities to escape from unhappiness.
Leave this misery behind
Encouraging leaving behind present distress through intoxication.
Oh California
Reaffirming a distant correspondence with California.
I write you from far away
Writing from a faraway place and realizing nothing has changed.
Turns out that nothing has changed
Reflecting on the lack of change since leaving California.
Since leaving
Acknowledging a mistake in leaving California.
Oh California
Expressing regret for the error and a desire to correct it.
Turns out I've made a mistake
Attributing the mistake to personal shortcomings or misunderstandings.
It wasn't you it was me
Urging someone to remain in California, emphasizing its appeal.
Or at least I think
Exploring the possibility that the mistake lies with the speaker.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Reiterating the invitation to stay in the golden state.
We've got sun, you've got us
Emphasizing the positive elements of California – sun and companionship.
What more do you want?
Questioning the additional desires of someone in California.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Renewing the invitation to stay in the captivating state.
We could get drunk or get high
Suggesting alternative activities to escape from unhappiness.
Leave this misery behind
Encouraging leaving behind present distress through intoxication.
Sure it ain't perfect but
Acknowledging imperfections in California but deeming them sufficient.
It's good enough for me
Considering California as satisfactory for the speaker.
Or anybody who should be so lucky
Implying that California is suitable for anyone fortunate enough to be there.
And I hope that we work this out
Expressing hope for resolving any issues with California.
'Cos even though I have my doubts
Admitting uncertainties but expressing determination to stay.
I'm planning on sticking around
Committing to remain in California despite doubts.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Reiterating the invitation to stay in the captivating state.
We've got sun, you've got us
Emphasizing the positive elements of California – sun and companionship.
What more do you want?
Questioning the additional desires of someone in California.
Won't you stay in the golden state
Renewing the invitation to stay in the captivating state.
We could get drunk or get high
Suggesting alternative activities to escape from unhappiness.
Leave this misery behind
Encouraging leaving behind present distress through intoxication.
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