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.
I come form the West Coast small town south side
Born in OC grew up in 805
Flew the nest and ended up in LA
Still a villain' still chillin' still smokin' on the challis
They're like dogs in this place
Other people pissin' on other people's real estate
It's hard to live here
People are aggressive so people live in fear
With a lock you protect your block pop, pop goes the gloc
Cause everybody else always wants what you got
So stay on top of your game and try to retain
Your own domain
It ain't easy holdin' down the throne
But California is where we call home
Hell yeah we live like kings fuck bling bling
Take a look at all these beautiful things
Every single day the sunshine state
Every single meal avocado on my plate
Every single girl got a beautiful face
Hell yeah I love this place
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
I come from the coast with the most
A host for parasites up close in tight long summer nights
I ain't talkin' shit I ain't braggin'
My pants are still saggin' and I'm still taggin'
Grew up on the beach so that's where I got slurs in my speech
I got stitches from skatin' ditches
We call 'em hynas not bitches
I'm devout to chillin' out
This lifestyle here is what I'm all about
No matter how we figure it out
Just keepin' real y'all no doubt
Life style so simplistic all y'all must of missed it
Don't understand how we get on the pimp shit
Live it every single day
It's just another sunny day in LA
Come on Cali
Every single day the sunshine state
Every single meal avocado on my plate
Every single girl got a beautiful face
Hell yeah I love this place
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Cali love is what I go t
Whether I'm here or whether I'm not
It's the good times sunshine on my mind al the time
Friends like these are hard to find
We're just some cats with some tats
Still misunderstood
Still hangin' out in the neighborhood
It's all good we're just doin' our thing
Kickin' back with Johnny Richter and the Kottonmouth Kings
Now there's a new face gracin' this fat ass track
Swingin' harder than a motherfuckin' baseball bat
I'm comin' strong repin' Cali all day long
See we the kings of California home to bongs and thongs
Now from the 310 to the 714
So many people down to clown when it's time to get raw
Don't try to test the waters we like hungry piranhas
We'll leave you in a state of trauma
Cryin' screamin' for your momma
It's time to stand tall and take a look all around
Remember where you're from I'm from P town
Time to go and chase your childhood dreams
Time to learn to fly so go and spread your wings
Open up your eyes take off your shades and see
You got to aim high you gotta believe
Do what you want be what you want to be
Dreams do come true just take a look at me and see
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Born in OC grew up in 805
Flew the nest and ended up in LA
Still a villain' still chillin' still smokin' on the challis
They're like dogs in this place
Other people pissin' on other people's real estate
It's hard to live here
People are aggressive so people live in fear
With a lock you protect your block pop, pop goes the gloc
Cause everybody else always wants what you got
So stay on top of your game and try to retain
Your own domain
It ain't easy holdin' down the throne
But California is where we call home
Hell yeah we live like kings fuck bling bling
Take a look at all these beautiful things
Every single day the sunshine state
Every single meal avocado on my plate
Every single girl got a beautiful face
Hell yeah I love this place
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
I come from the coast with the most
A host for parasites up close in tight long summer nights
I ain't talkin' shit I ain't braggin'
My pants are still saggin' and I'm still taggin'
Grew up on the beach so that's where I got slurs in my speech
I got stitches from skatin' ditches
We call 'em hynas not bitches
I'm devout to chillin' out
This lifestyle here is what I'm all about
No matter how we figure it out
Just keepin' real y'all no doubt
Life style so simplistic all y'all must of missed it
Don't understand how we get on the pimp shit
Live it every single day
It's just another sunny day in LA
Come on Cali
Every single day the sunshine state
Every single meal avocado on my plate
Every single girl got a beautiful face
Hell yeah I love this place
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Cali love is what I go t
Whether I'm here or whether I'm not
It's the good times sunshine on my mind al the time
Friends like these are hard to find
We're just some cats with some tats
Still misunderstood
Still hangin' out in the neighborhood
It's all good we're just doin' our thing
Kickin' back with Johnny Richter and the Kottonmouth Kings
Now there's a new face gracin' this fat ass track
Swingin' harder than a motherfuckin' baseball bat
I'm comin' strong repin' Cali all day long
See we the kings of California home to bongs and thongs
Now from the 310 to the 714
So many people down to clown when it's time to get raw
Don't try to test the waters we like hungry piranhas
We'll leave you in a state of trauma
Cryin' screamin' for your momma
It's time to stand tall and take a look all around
Remember where you're from I'm from P town
Time to go and chase your childhood dreams
Time to learn to fly so go and spread your wings
Open up your eyes take off your shades and see
You got to aim high you gotta believe
Do what you want be what you want to be
Dreams do come true just take a look at me and see
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
Kali kings on the beach we sing
Ain't really trippin' on a thing
Can't really be worried
About what tomorrow brings
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Kali Kings Lyrics as written by John Charles Edney Geoffrey H Turney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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