- This article is about the unreleased song produced in 2014 by Rick Nowels. For the song from Norman Fucking Rockwell!, see California (song).
"California" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey, produced by Rick Nowels. It is not registered on any music publishing services.
Background[]
The song was recorded with longtime collaborator Rick Nowels in late 2014, during the development of Del Rey's fourth studio album Honeymoon,[S 1] alongside "Crazy for You". It was also later considered for release on an extended edition of Del Rey's fifth studio album Lust for Life.[S 2]
On December 20, 2022, a snippet of a demo of the song leaked, followed by a longer snippet leaking the following day. Two further snippets leaked on December 24, with the full demo leaking later the next day.
The song is thought to be a favorite of Del Rey's,[S 3] and a final version is rumored to exist.[S 4]
Cross-references[]
- California is mentioned in plenty of songs by Del Rey. Click here for a full list.
- Blue suede shoes are also mentioned in "Hollywood's Dead".
- "The heat" is also mentioned in "24".
Lyrics[]
Look at that, I'm walking around like I just don't care
Why is that? 'Cause baby I don't now that I'm here
Look at me, I'm staying up late in my blue suede shoes
Shake it up, I'm dancing all night to the dirty blues
I like the light that shines on the water
I love the waves that break on the shore
I love the heat, can't get any hotter
And every night we dance, I love you even more
California, land that I love, I'm not turning back
California, now that I'm home I'm not going back
California, I'm coming for ya
California, I'm coming for ya
Look at that, I'm walking around like I just don't care
Wildin' out, shaking it off, shaking out my hair
I'm leanin' back, leaning so far I'm lyin' in the air
You're the man, and, God, it feels good just to say that, yeah
Like a dream, you glide on the water
And like a star I shine from the shore
Like the sun can't get any hotter
You're the one I want, I won't look anymore
California, land that I love, I'm not turning back
California, now that I'm home I'm not going back
California, I'm coming for ya
California, I'm coming for ya
He's my happy ending
Where the stars collide
Tango in the moonlight
Only you and I
California, land that I love, I'm not turning back
California, now that I'm home I'm not going back
California, I'm coming for ya
California, I'm coming for ya
Boy, you look so fine, fine
Boy, you look so fine, fine
Boy, you look so fine, fine
References[]
Notes[]
- ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official sources, but has been reported by fl0r1dakil0s, who is considered a reliable insider by the community.
- ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official sources, but has been reported by Carcase, who is considered a reliable insider by the community.
- ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official sources, but has been reported by BlackoutZone, who is considered a reliable insider by the community.
- ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official sources, but has been reported by BlackoutZone, who is considered a reliable insider by the community.