Maybe California

Exploring Maternal Turmoil in Tori Amos' "Maybe California
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Lyrics

Hey Mrs. C, please don't jump

Expression of concern and plea for someone named Mrs. C not to commit suicide

Why not?

Questioning the reason for not jumping

Nothing is making sense anymore to me

Feeling a lack of understanding and confusion about life

I don't know when I stopped making him smile

Reflecting on a time when the speaker used to make someone smile but has lost that ability

Now the kids see me crying all the time

Children witnessing the speaker's emotional pain and crying frequently


From one mother to the other

Connecting with another mother, possibly Mrs. C, sharing the pain of their children

They'll never get over this for their lifetime

Recognition that the impact of the situation will affect the children throughout their lives

All their wishes will be dashed upon those cliffs

Children's hopes and dreams will be shattered, possibly due to a tragic event


So let's be strong for you and me

Encouraging strength and support for both the speaker and Mrs. C

The night is opening

Reference to a moment in time, possibly symbolizing a new beginning

Our angels are falling

Angels falling may symbolize a sense of loss or a challenging period

And they will warm us

Belief that challenges will bring warmth and comfort

She asked right now right here

Reference to a question posed about the timing of events

I'm feeling soon, soon my dear

Anticipation of something happening soon

Maybe Cali-California

Repetition of the possibility of being in California (Maybe Cali-California)

Maybe Cali-California

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As mothers we have our troubles

Acknowledgment of the struggles faced by mothers

You'll leave them with emptiness for their lifetime

Recognition that mothers may leave behind emotional emptiness for their children

All their wishes will be dashed upon those cliffs

Similar to lines 9, emphasizing shattered dreams due to the difficulties faced


So let's be strong for you and me

Reiteration of the need for strength and support

The night is, it is opening

Repetition of the idea of a new beginning, with the night opening

Our angels are falling

Continuation of the theme of angels falling, possibly signifying challenges

And they will warm, they will warm us

Belief that challenges will bring warmth and comfort

She asked right now right here

Reiteration of a question about the timing of events

I'm feeling soon, so soon my dear

Reiteration of the anticipation of something happening soon

Maybe Cali-California

Repetition of the possibility of being in California (Maybe Cali-California)

Maybe Cali-Califo- oh California

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Until then there will be starlight shining down

Expressing hope represented by starlight for every tear and every child

For every tear and every child

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