California Lyrics

I misunderstood the word "escape"

It was not supposed to hurt like this

Without the crowded sidewalks

I'm left with moments I never thought I'd miss

I, oh, I read your note and came back

But I, oh, I hope you know that it's the last time I turn around

'Cause California is my home now

And as you like to say, I finally drowned

Believe me, I've tried but I can't get out

'Cause California is my home now

White sparks are all I see

And whispers are flooding the news

Do you hear them too?

Drown the noise, search through fogged promises

Am I pledged to be just like you?

I, oh, I know I have all I need

But I, oh, I still find myself in places I can't breathe so many times, I can't count

'Cause California is my home now

And as you like to say, I finally drowned

Believe me, I've tried but I can't get out

'Cause California is my home now