Lyrics
Nothing west of western
Refers to the perception that there's nothing further west than western California.
So they say in LA
Expresses a common saying in Los Angeles about the geographical orientation of the region.
I never go down south
Indicates a personal tendency to avoid locations south of the airport in LA.
Of the airport anyway
Emphasizes a specific boundary in the singer's travels, limited to areas north of the airport.
Tell me what it feel like
Poses a question about the experience of daydreaming, seeking understanding.
To daydream away
Continues the theme of daydreaming, wondering what it feels like.
Laying by the seaside
Imagines the sensation of lying by the seaside on a perpetually sunny day.
On an endless summer day
Envisions an idyllic, carefree moment during an endless summer day.
I don't know if it's raining
Expresses uncertainty about the weather across a border or boundary.
Cross the borderline
Alludes to crossing a border, possibly metaphorical, with uncertainty about the destination.
I don't know
Indicates a lack of knowledge or information about certain aspects.
Who you lay your head beside
Questions the identity of the person with whom the singer shares their life or experiences.
I don't know where I'm going
Expresses a lack of clarity about the singer's direction or path.
If the sun don't shine
Contemplates the possibility of leaving California if the sun doesn't shine.
Will I be leaving California behind?
Ponders the potential abandonment of California in adverse conditions.
So many tears
References a significant number of tears shed, possibly representing emotional challenges.
The golden years
Reflects on the passing of time, with "golden years" suggesting a period of life associated with success or happiness.
Have passed your way
Suggests that these prosperous years have concluded or are distant.
Walking true
Describes a journey or progression straight into an unknown and intriguing situation.
Straight into a mystery
Continues the theme of moving towards a mystery or uncertainty.
Bathing in that fine light
Describes an immersive experience in a beautiful and liberating light.
So beautiful and free
Highlights the beauty and freedom associated with bathing in this fine light.
Underneath the big sign
Locates the experience under a significant sign, possibly indicating a momentous event or place.
In a dark eternity
Contrasts the beautiful light with a sense of dark eternity, introducing an element of contrast or conflict.
I don't know if it's raining
Reiterates the uncertainty about the weather and conditions across a boundary.
Cross the borderline
Continues the theme of crossing a border, underscoring the ambiguity of the journey.
I don't know
Reiterates a lack of knowledge or clarity about certain aspects of the singer's life.
What I'll lay my head beside
Questions the nature of what or whom the singer will be sharing their life with.
I don't know where i'm going
Repeats the uncertainty about the singer's direction or destination.
If the sun don't shine
Poses the question of whether the singer will leave California if faced with unfavorable conditions.
Will I be leaving California behind?
Echoes the contemplation of abandoning California, raising the stakes with the condition of sunlight.
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