Story Behind The Song
Inspired by the film "If Beale Street Could Talk".
Song Description
Wrong place, wrong time, wrong color.
| Song Length |
4:23 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana |
Lyrics
California
I want to live in California
I want to live with you
I'd love to live in California
If it's the last thing I do
standing on a street corner
Waiting for my girl, patiently
shots rang out in the distance
sirens, tires, screeching up to me
Who knew in that one instant
My life would permanently change
Things were about to get real ugly
get real ugly, and strange
I felt so small in that courtroom
judge looking down on me
The whole system was out to get me
I never felt so lonely
My court appointed lawyer just
stopped wearing short pants
The whole thing was so laughable
I never stood a chance
I feel that golden state's sun
shinin' its goodness on me
My long nightmare, over & done
I 'm not gonna let it hurt me
walking barefoot in the sand
I Feel so warm inside
I just hope, Dear Lord
They let me out, before I die
C2019 Cody LEE