California - Charlie

The first time I met you, I tried to forget you

You showed me the worst of your sides

But all that I’d seen was that town full of dreams

Where people are living out lies

Now I’ve been back and seen the other side of you

And from where I stand, well, I must say I like the view

Surrender … I surrender

Back here on earth I’m dreaming of sunshine, good times

For whatever it’s worth, I’m coming back

So hold on, it’s not too late, I said

Hold on, I can’t wait

California … California

Your place of extremes where there’s no inbetweens

Oh, you can be one living hell

You’ve still got your dreamers, your liars and your schemers

But you can be heaven as well

'Cause now I’ve learnt there’s more to you than meets the eye

You’ve got me hooked, I’m coming back and that’s no lie

I’ll be there … I will be there

I just can’t wait 'til I can be with you right through

They call you the Golden State, so I’ll

Hold on, they’re not wrong, I said

Hold on, can’t wait too long

California … California

Now don’t get me wrong, I have lived here so long

And my home it always will be

'Cause when I’m away I can’t wait for the day

To get back to my sanity

But knowing you is like some crazy love affair

So if I leave don’t ever think that I don’t care

About you … care about you

I’m six thousand miles away from those bright lights, warm nights

Could take me some time, but I’ll be there

So hold on, it’s not too late, I said

Hold on, I can’t wait

California … California