Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lapofthegods 

Cover art for Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) lyrics by Mamas & the Papas, The

Great music-- I agree, possibly their best. I'm not sure what this is about... it seems so happy and sad at the same time. My guess is about someone who traveled from the East to CA to be part of the Hippie/free love movement, realized that it wasn't going anywhere, but still was grateful for the experience.
There is something so tragic in it, but I can't tell whether it's the words or music that bring it out more...