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California Lyrics by Grimes

Art Angels (Japanese Edition)

2016

[Verse 1]
This, this music makes me cry
It sounds just like my soul
But I'm not ready to win
Oh Lord, cause I don't wanna know what they say
'Cause I get carried away
Commodifying all the pain
[Pre-Chorus]
The things they see in me, I cannot see myself
When you get bored of me, I'll be back on the shelf
And when the ocean rises up above the ground
Maybe I'll drown in–
[Chorus]
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
You only like me when you think I'm looking sad
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
I didn't think you'd end up treating me so bad
[Verse 2]
Oh (Ah-ah-ah)
Come Monday, it's a dream (Ah-ah-ah)
Broken my own heart again
Chasing something beautiful
Oh Lord, but I don't understand what they say
'Cause I get carried away
Commodifying all the pain
[Pre-Chorus]
The things they see in me, I cannot see myself
When you get bored of me, I'll be back on the shelf
And when the ocean rises up above the ground
Maybe I'll drown in–
[Chorus]
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
You only like me when you think I'm looking sad
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
I didn't think you'd end up treating me so bad
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
You only like me when you think I'm looking sad
Ca-ah-ah-ah, California
I didn't think you'd end up treating me so bad
[Outro]
Oh I, eh, I
Oh na, na, na, ne
Oh I, eh, I
Oh na, na, na, ne
Credits
Grimes

Grimes

About “California” by Grimes

Read the complete lyrics to "California" by Grimes from the album "Art Angels (Japanese Edition)" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Electronic, Synth-Pop, Art Pop.

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"California" is credited to Grimes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"California" appears on "Art Angels (Japanese Edition)" in 2016.

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