California

Wave

On a lonely day I look out on the freeway
I can fantasize 'bout the car I drive
Don't need the light on I can find my way
It's been so long now I have to say

I'm going to California
I'm gonna live the life
Sipping on tequilla
Night after night
Dreaming of the moment
When everything is right
A little bit of love goes a long way tonight

I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
Heading for the sun
That's where I'll stay (That's where I'll stay)
I'm never going back home
Do you ever feel like you need a change?
Hang out where no one knows your name

I'm going to California
I'm gonna live the life
Sipping on tequilla
Night after night
Dreaming of the moment
When everything looks right
A little bit of love goes a long way tonight

Would you like to meet me there?
We'll be dancing on the sand
These days will never end
No they will go on and on and on

On a lonely day I look out on the freeway
I can fantasize about the car I drive
Don't need the light on I can find my way
It's been so long now I have to say
It's been so long now I have to say

I'm going to California
I'm gonna live the life
Sipping on tequilla
Night after night
Dreaming of the moment
When everything looks right
A little bit of love goes a long way tonight

I'm going to California
I'm gonna live the life
Sipping on tequilla
Night after night
Dreaming of the moment
When everything looks right
A little bit of love goes a long way tonight

A little bit of love, A little bit of love
A little bit of love goes a long way tonight
Oh yeah on my way


Lyrics submitted by thewhitepony33

California Lyrics as written by Dave Thomson Ben Dunk

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    I have to agree, this is one kind of song you hear during summertime, and that just makes you feel free and happy.

    badnitruson March 04, 2003   Link

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