Story Behind The Song

Melody written with bandmates who helped realize vision for song, based on lyrics about the lead singer saying farewell to his close friend at her wedding.

Song Description

Saying farewell to a friend at her wedding in Los Angeles, and realizing that she is happer with another person.

Lyrics

Copyrighted (C) 2009

Verse 1
It's your day, a very happy day
All dressed in white, California Bride
You looked as free as when we were young
And nights were long, we'd stay up 'til dawn

Section B
And then the flowers bloomed, as the violins played
And we turned your way, as you were drawing near
Every note, your future's ringing clear
You took a step away, another step away

Chorus
California bride, all dressed in white
I've come to say goodbye, here to say goodbye
There goes the bride, as you had left that night
I have to say goodbye, I must now say goodbye

Verse 2
A summer's day, a lovely wedding day
Are you happy now? Yeah, California Bride
Please speak your peace, or not a word to say?
As he removes your veil, there's nothing left to hide

Section B
The sunlight gleamed upon your golden hair
As you followed him, and placed your hand in his
Not a cloud in sight, I see your sky blue eyes
As you shed a tear, shed another tear

Modified Chorus
California bride, all dressed in white
I've come to say goodbye, here to say goodbye
You've chose your fate, you're fading from sight
I have to say goodbye, I must now say goodbye

Guitar Interlude/Solo

Bridge
Our paths before had crossed
But my life begins today
Memories would betray
Our past and unborn dreams

Repeat Chorus and Rideout