La Cienega Just Smiled Lyrics

Lyric discussion by davidecoyote 

Cover art for La Cienega Just Smiled lyrics by Ryan Adams

Maybe, but I feel like it can be expressive of any moment in which you realize the girl you care about doesn't care about you anymore (and maybe never did). The "I'll see you around" is that key phrase that lets you know.

There's also the monotony of "jeans, jacket, and shirt". He goes out every weekend night, looking for love, developing relationships, and all to no avail.

This song is about that moment: just when you think you've got it, and she don't give a shit...