Lyric discussion by tragicweek 

"This is a song, takes place in California, it was on the first CD. It's about that moment in which you know it's not gonna get any better, but you're going to prove to somebody exactly how strong you are."

  • John, Feb. 6, 1998

I've been listening to his live shows all day.

@tragicweek Interesting. I always thought it took place in New England. Knowing that it takes place in California completely changes the meaning. So the narrator has always wanted to leave California but this is the moment he decides he likes his life the way it is. Nice.

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