This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
this girl wore drug rags and baggy sweaters
tight neon tights, t-shirts and big letters
back at her house
was an Irish setter
with a heart shaped tag
hanging off its collar
through half the towns of arizona
i dream the dreams i have when i'm older
near palm springs we were struck by boulders
cause they look like skull and bones
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
questions i had
as i went through this
are her parents actually buddhist?
is the pool below me the bluest?
is the tv on?
through half the taquerias y fondas
half the health clubs, half of the saunas
half the barras, half of the rondas
is there something there?
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
this girl was smarter than television scripts
this girl wasn't damaged her jeans were just ripped
this girl was the girl that the girls in your world thought about
when the night was cold
how many towns have they've claimed that they know you
how many nations think that they own you
how many simple maps think the same sun don't shine on the sunglasses now
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
this girl wore drug rags and baggy sweaters
tight neon tights, t-shirts and big letters
back at her house
was an Irish setter
with a heart shaped tag
hanging off its collar
through half the towns of arizona
i dream the dreams i have when i'm older
near palm springs we were struck by boulders
cause they look like skull and bones
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
questions i had
as i went through this
are her parents actually buddhist?
is the pool below me the bluest?
is the tv on?
through half the taquerias y fondas
half the health clubs, half of the saunas
half the barras, half of the rondas
is there something there?
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
this girl was smarter than television scripts
this girl wasn't damaged her jeans were just ripped
this girl was the girl that the girls in your world thought about
when the night was cold
how many towns have they've claimed that they know you
how many nations think that they own you
how many simple maps think the same sun don't shine on the sunglasses now
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
oh california oh california oh california oh
Lyrics submitted by secondary spine, edited by calc446
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No Surprises
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Just A Little Lovin'
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i can't believe this is a bonus track, it's one of my favorites from vampire weekend. i hope to hear more songs like these in the future.
if anyone cares to listen to a recording of this song by me check it out.
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how many times they've claimed that they know you (i like people's reference to the paparazzi here, but i think it means how many THINK they know california? people think they will see hollywood stars walking around anywhere. people think that if they visit California they will find someone shooting a movie. people think they can see parazzi in the streets. people think many things and in reality, only a true California resident knows that most of these generalizations aren't true, Most people don't know the REAL kickback feel that california really is)
how many nations think that they own you (again, when visiting Los Angeles, you will find Little Tokyo, Little Armenia, Chinatown, Little Brazil, and many other ethnic neighborhoods. All these ethnic groups have gangs and groups of people that claim to know the "real california lifestyle". Take, for example, the "Cholo" subculture that believe the real califonia lifestyle is smoking weed, riding lowriders and cruising around with their friends. Or the Long Beach feel that says people should just kickback and relax and not worry about showing up late to work. Or take, as another example, Jeffrey Ross and other Jewish comedians that say "jews run hollywood". EVERYONE WANTS TO OWN CALIFORNIA>>how many nations THINK they own you
how many simple maps think the same sun don't shine on the sunglasses now (this is referring to the "california sun". although we do have the best weather here, we must remember that the sun shines for everyone! and just because the weather is nice, doesn't mean it's the only place where you can have the same lifestyle. I also think it's talking about how most california residents are really proud and are really spirited about california that sometimes they are blinded by the reality that california is just another place to live.. it's not utopia or anything like that)
if anyone figures anything out, let me know.
Here's what I get from it: <br /> <br /> oh California oh California oh California oh<br /> oh California oh California oh California oh<br /> <br /> (?)<br /> and baggy sweaters<br /> tight neon tights, t-shirts and big letters<br /> <br /> back at her house<br /> was an Irish setter<br /> with a heart shaped tag<br /> hanging off its collar<br /> <br /> through half the towns of Arizona<br /> i dream the dreams i have when i hold her<br /> near palm springs we were struck by boulders<br /> cause they look like skull in bones<br /> <br /> oh California oh California oh California oh<br /> oh California oh California oh California oh<br /> <br /> questions i had<br /> as i went through this:<br /> are our parents actually Buddhist?<br /> is the pool below me bluest?<br /> is the tv on?<br /> <br /> through half the taquerias y fondas<br /> half the health clubs, half of the saunas<br /> half the bares, half of the rondas (maybe)<br /> is there something there?<br /> <br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> <br /> this girl was smarter than television scripts<br /> this girl wasn't damaged her jeans were just ripped<br /> this girl was the girl that the girls raved about(?)<br /> when the night was cold<br /> <br /> how many times they've claimed that they know you<br /> how many nations think that they own you<br /> how many simple maps think the same sun don't shine on the sunglasses now<br /> <br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> oh california oh california oh california oh<br /> oh california oh california oh california oh
thanks sizzle. that pretty much helped a lot haha.
through half the taquerias y fondas half the health clubs, half of the saunas half the Barbaras, half of the Rhondas <-------- women's names. is there something there?
No I do not think they are womans' names because of the album being recorded in Mexico City it has some Spanish influence. Bares are bars and Rondas are rounds or possibly a dancing type of club.
I think it's a reference to girls named in Beach Boys songs - "Help Me Rhonda" and "Barbara Ann." It'd fit with the California theme too.
I think he's in a seemingly perfect relationship with this California girl, but all these doubts keep creeping in. He's not just questioning her but the whole situation because it just seems fake. It's all been reduced to names, places and images that don't add up to anything.
I think the first line of the first verse is:
This girl's wardrobe's wrapped in baggy sweaters.
Also I think it's 'Are her parents actually Buddhists?'
this girl was smarter than television scripts this girl wasn't damaged her jeans were just ripped "this girl was the girl that the girls in your world thought about" when the night was cold
anyone else hear it that way? makes sense.
It's "half the health clubs offer the saunas" and its "half of the barbara's, half of the rondas"
near palm springs we were struck by boulders cause they look like skull in bones -> skull and bones.
"Skull in bones" doesn't really make sense. Near Palm Springs means in the desert, which probably typically has skulls and bones lying around. Als "Skull and Bones" is a secret society at Yale, so it would fit with VW's Ivy League vibe.