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California Gurls Lyrics
[Snoop Dogg]
Greetings, loved ones
Let's take a journey
[Katy Perry]
I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be something in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Laying underneath the palm trees (and them)
Boys break their necks
Trying to creep a little sneak peek (at us)
You could travel the world
But nothing comes close to the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, we're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, we're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
Sex on a beach
We get sand in our stilettos
We freak in my Jeep
Snoopy Doggy Dog on the stereo
You could travel the world
But nothing comes close to the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, we're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, we're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
[Snoop Dogg]
Tone, tan, fit, and ready
Turn it up 'cause it's gettin' heavy
Wild, wild, West coast
These are the girls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like she's the one
Kiss her, touch her, squeeze her buns
The girl's a freak
She drive a jeep in Laguna Beach
I'm okay, I won't play
I love the bay
Just like I love LA
Venice Beach and Palm Springs
Summertime is everything
Homeboys banging out
All that ass hanging out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis, no weenies
Just to get in betweeny
Katy, my lady (yeah)
You looking here, baby? (uh huh)
I'm all up on you
'Cause you representing California (ohhh, yeah)
[Katy Perry]
California girls, we're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, we're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
(California, California)
California girls, man
I wish they all could be
California girls
(California)
I really wish
You all could be
California girls
(California, yeah)
Greetings, loved ones
Let's take a journey
I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be something in the water
Laying underneath the palm trees (and them)
Boys break their necks
Trying to creep a little sneak peek (at us)
But nothing comes close to the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oh, oh, ohhh
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
We get sand in our stilettos
We freak in my Jeep
Snoopy Doggy Dog on the stereo
But nothing comes close to the golden coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oh, oh, ohhh
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
Tone, tan, fit, and ready
Turn it up 'cause it's gettin' heavy
Wild, wild, West coast
These are the girls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like she's the one
Kiss her, touch her, squeeze her buns
The girl's a freak
She drive a jeep in Laguna Beach
I'm okay, I won't play
I love the bay
Just like I love LA
Venice Beach and Palm Springs
Summertime is everything
All that ass hanging out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis, no weenies
Just to get in betweeny
Katy, my lady (yeah)
You looking here, baby? (uh huh)
I'm all up on you
'Cause you representing California (ohhh, yeah)
California girls, we're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin, so hot
We'lll melt your Popsicle
Oh, oh, ohhh
Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock
West coast, represent, now put your hands up
Oh, oh, ohhh
California girls, man
I wish they all could be
California girls
(California)
I really wish
You all could be
California girls
(California, yeah)
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Concord Music Publishing Llc, Sony/atv Music Publishing Llc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Writer
Lukasz Gottwald, Calvin Broadus, Mike E. Love, Brian Douglas Wilson, Max Martin, Katy Perry, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie Mckee
Duration
3:56
Producer
Dr. Luke, Max Martin
Release date
May 07, 2010
Sentiment
Positive
Submitted by
bananahero On May 08, 2010
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An anthem for stupid girls. Seriously, who else thinks how they party makes them desirable? Besides, people of CA are nothing like this. Sex & stilettos on the beach? Really? Perhaps a few ultra-wealthy girls live this way. So basically it's a song bragging about daddy being rich. Don't get me wrong, I'm all in favor of wealth. It's entitlement that stinks. And this song reeks of it.
Despite the fact that it's being played ad nauseum, we'll all forget this one in a few years.
The way I see it, even though it may be stereotypical, it's just showing appreciation for the West Coast. Besides, I'm fine with a little bit of stereotypes in music because if she were to write about every single California Girl out there, then it would be a two-week-long song, y'know?
The way I see it, even though it may be stereotypical, it's just showing appreciation for the West Coast. Besides, I'm fine with a little bit of stereotypes in music because if she were to write about every single California Girl out there, then it would be a two-week-long song, y'know?
Also, it doesn't matter what people draw from the lyrics. If you want deep, then go listen to some of her other songs that actually do have some depth to them. I'm fine with this song being shallow because the meaning is written in the title. It's all about...
Also, it doesn't matter what people draw from the lyrics. If you want deep, then go listen to some of her other songs that actually do have some depth to them. I'm fine with this song being shallow because the meaning is written in the title. It's all about appreciating the California Girl, no matter who they are. It's fun, it's catchy, and I'm glad that it's the hit of Summer 2010.
I respect your opinion, but you're just trying to dig deeper when the song meaning itself is on the surface. I'm sorry if I offend you, I really don't mean to, but I'm just trying to explain my viewpoint, and I hope I explained it well. Happy Summer! :D
I know this is a little out there, but what if it was intended as a satire.
I know this is a little out there, but what if it was intended as a satire.
@SteveOrama and @AnonymousUser I originally thought it could have been satire, but watch this interview with Katy Perry explaining her reasons for the song:
@SteveOrama and @AnonymousUser I originally thought it could have been satire, but watch this interview with Katy Perry explaining her reasons for the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfWAJG8NliQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfWAJG8NliQ
This is a great song for the summer. :)
west coast repreZeeeeeent !
I love it, Katy Perry brings another hit! ♥
this reminds me of madonna...fun!
FAVOURITE SONG <3333333333 shes amazing
no matter who says shit about katy,no matter how undeniably catchy her tunes are (wether you like them or not) or whatevers going on i still have to dance to most of her songs when i hear them. it's instinctive :D
this is one to play with the top down =) i'm definitely a california girl!! (or should i say gurl? :P)
you're dumb
you're dumb
This isn't that fun to dance and sing to when you are representing the East coast! haha! But it is still a great summer anthem.
If your representing the east coast, your probably listening to Jay-z's Empire State of Mind, Katy perry based this song off that one.
If your representing the east coast, your probably listening to Jay-z's Empire State of Mind, Katy perry based this song off that one.
hehe i m frum the EAST coast but heyy i live in california soo yea. this dong is just complimenting california gurls. and saying they r all that.
this song not dong
this song not dong
ding dang dong
ding dang dong
Duhhhh, it's because we are.
Duhhhh, it's because we are.
@MOLL3Y, if that is true then how come the guys I talked (which where from CA) were asking about the women here (FL).
@MOLL3Y, if that is true then how come the guys I talked (which where from CA) were asking about the women here (FL).