California Dream
Wandering for Gold: Seeking the California Dream
Lyrics
Stumble in to the street and out into the morning sun
Reflecting on leaving a challenging or unpleasant situation, facing a new day.
Light up my last cigarette and thank God the night is done
Expressing relief that the night, possibly symbolizing difficulties, is over.
Well the weather man he told me that today looks like rain
Receiving information about unfavorable conditions, possibly mirroring life's challenges.
Well there ain't no kind of downpour here that can wash away my pain
Asserting resilience in the face of hardships, suggesting an inner strength.
Now I'm a thousand miles form home and there ain't no in between
Feeling far from home with no middle ground, implying a sense of isolation.
Never found no streets of gold and the California dream
Expressing disappointment in not finding success or fulfillment in the "California dream."
Well I wander on this highway 'til the angels call me home
Continuing to journey through life until reaching a spiritual destination.
There ain't no use in turning back the past is all but gone
Acknowledging the futility of dwelling on the past and the inevitability of moving forward.
If you keep those nasty habits you're gonna wind up like your friends
Warning against destructive behaviors that may lead to an undesirable outcome.
The moonshine liquor ain't hot enough to burn away your sins
Highlighting that vices or temporary pleasures won't absolve one's mistakes or wrongdoings.
There's a rundown shack in the piney woods that's calling out my name
Describing a place in nature that beckons, possibly representing a simpler, authentic life.
Spent twenty odd years breaking my back just to pay to play the game
Narrating years of hard work and sacrifice for the pursuit of success or societal expectations.
Now I'm a thousand miles form home and there ain't no in between
Reiterating a sense of distance from home, suggesting a prolonged state of displacement.
Never found no streets of gold or the California dream
Expressing the unfulfilled quest for prosperity or happiness associated with California.
Well I wander on this highway 'til the angels call me home
Continuing the journey with a spiritual undertone, anticipating a calling from a higher realm.
There ain't no use in turning back the past is all but gone
Reiterating the theme of accepting the irreversibility of the past and focusing on the present.
Now I'm a thousand miles form home and there ain't no in between
Repeating the sense of distance, emphasizing the absence of a middle ground in the journey.
Never found no streets of gold and the California dream
Reaffirming the disappointment in not finding success or fulfillment in the California dream.
Well I wander on this highway 'til the angels call me home
Continuing the spiritual journey, awaiting a higher calling and purpose in life.
There ain't no use in turning back the past is all but gone
Reiterating the acceptance of the past and the focus on the journey ahead.
I wander on this highway 'til the angels call me home
Emphasizing the continuous journey on the highway until reaching a spiritual destination.
There ain't no use in turning back the past is all but gone
Reiterating the acknowledgment that dwelling on the past is futile as it is already gone.
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