Lyrics
Be still and know that I am leaving
Expressing a desire for stillness and understanding, emphasizing the imminent departure.
I know that this is more than a feeling
Acknowledging a profound emotion that goes beyond a mere sensation.
I would much rather be anywhere but here
Expressing a strong preference to be elsewhere rather than the current location.
But livings not free and money don't grow on trees around here
Highlighting the financial constraints of life and the lack of easy money.
California's calling my name
Feeling a beckoning or attraction from California.
I've never ever felt this way
Describing an unprecedented emotional state.
And I know I'm gonna go insane
Anticipating a potential descent into madness due to the current circumstances.
Long hair and a cigarette
Illustrating an image with characteristic features like long hair and a cigarette.
White teeth and an escalade
Depicting an image with white teeth and an escalade, possibly referencing materialistic aspirations.
The girls in my town are looking for somebody to love
Noting that local girls are seeking love but not specifically interested in the speaker.
But they're not looking for me
Expressing a sense of exclusion from romantic pursuits in the speaker's town.
I take a step back and count my dollar bills
Reflecting on the modest financial status by counting dollar bills.
Well let's just say I'm not well to do
Indicating a lack of affluence or financial well-being.
Long hair and a cigarette
Reiterating the image with long hair and a cigarette.
White teeth and an escalade
Repeating the image with white teeth and an escalade.
California's calling my name
Reiterating the attraction and call from California.
I've never ever felt this way
Reiterating the intense and unprecedented emotional state.
And I know I'm gonna go insane
Reiterating the anticipation of potential madness.
I can hear you calling, oh baby don't go
Hearing a plea not to leave, possibly from a loved one.
The sun is setting over yonder baby
Setting the scene with the sun setting and creating a sense of longing.
Oh, everybody drives a Lexus and I want one so bad
Expressing a desire for a luxurious car (Lexus) and feeling a sense of lack.
Rubbing elbows with celebrities
Desiring social proximity to celebrities and a higher social status.
I want you to be with me when I step into the ocean for the very first time
Expressing a desire for a special someone to share a significant experience, stepping into the ocean for the first time.
I promise I'll make our dreams come true this time
Promising to fulfill shared dreams on this occasion.
I can see you, come hither baby show me your moves
Visualizing the partner and inviting a display of their skills or personality.
And we can move away tonight, alright
Proposing a spontaneous move or escape, especially to California.
California's calling my name
Reiterating the call and attraction from California.
I've never ever felt this way
Reiterating the intense and unprecedented emotional state.
And I know I'm gonna go insane see less
Reiterating the anticipation of potential madness, emphasizing the intensity of the feeling.
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