Snapshots of life 
that look better in black and white 
cover the walls of my mind
So many places
and yet I've been nowhere
But California still stands out as the best

I've never seen a love quite like those sunsets 
Never seen desire like those waves
Never seen longing like the city 
I was caught up in the magic of California 
Intertwined fingers, staring at the sky 
artificial stars can't hold a candle to these
What a view, city lights burn late into the night

All I want is to be a light 
in one of those buildings
To be caught up, to be in the middle
of the excitement, of the bustle 
A smile that matches the stereotypical 
west coast sun 

And I can't bring myself to leave 
I'd drive for two hours
Just to spend one
Seeing stars in my eyes
becuase I'm the lucky one 
I just want to stay
California 
As long as you're near
California 
Wish you were here