Golden State
Golden State Chronicles: A Love Letter to Cali's Past and Present
Lyrics
From the bottom up to see the world
Expressing the journey from the bottom to gaining a broader perspective of the world.
Nights conquered around downtown to the suburbs
Overcoming challenges and experiences in both urban downtown areas and suburban settings during the night.
Holding it down for Cali love
Remaining loyal and supportive to California ("Cali") and its culture of love.
These years shine like stars of the above
Highlighting the impactful and memorable nature of the years, akin to shining stars in the sky.
Born and raised so we make it our own
Expressing a deep connection to being born and raised in a place, making it a personal and unique experience.
Some say we got to much pride and treat it like a thrown
Acknowledging the presence of pride, possibly suggesting a sense of entitlement or ownership, treated like a throne.
It's what we love it's what we know
Stating that the love for the place is integral to their identity and understanding.
There is no other place we call home sweet home
Affirming that there's no other place that feels as much like home as their current location.
West Coast represent
Expressing allegiance and pride in representing the West Coast region.
This is to the place that watched us grow
Dedicating the sentiment to the place where they grew up and witnessed their development.
This is to the city that taught us everything we know
Acknowledging the city's role in shaping their knowledge and understanding of life.
Every corner I've left a piece of me
Leaving a part of themselves in every corner, suggesting a personal and emotional investment in various locations.
Abandoned school yards and neighborhoods tell history
Emphasizing that abandoned school yards and neighborhoods carry a historical narrative.
The future the present we'll never know
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the future and the present moment.
The past the future we'll never know
Highlighting the mystery and unpredictability of both the past and the future.
Many walk these streets under our toes
Acknowledging the multitude of people who have walked the same streets.
An era marked for all those
Referring to a specific era marked for everyone, possibly indicating a significant period of time.
To come after our generation goes
Addressing the legacy left for the generations to come after the current one.
This life holds more than most can fit
Noting that life holds more experiences than most can accommodate.
Gotta make the best for it to last
Encouraging the need to make the best of life to ensure it endures.
Time flies when you flip the hour glass
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of time, particularly when observing an hourglass.
And we roll
Concluding with a statement about moving forward, akin to rolling through life's journey.
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