The first time I met you, I tried to forget you
You showed me the worst of your sides
But all that I'd seen was that town full of dreams
Where people are living out lies
Now I've been back and seen the other side of you
And from where I stand, well, I must say I like the view
Surrender ... I surrender
Back here on earth I'm dreaming of sunshine, good times
For whatever it's worth, I'm coming back
So hold on, it's not too late, I said
Hold on, I can't wait
California ... California
Your place of extremes where there's no inbetweens
Oh, you can be one living hell
You've still got your dreamers, your liars and your schemers
But you can be heaven as well
'Cause now I've learnt there's more to you than meets the eye
You've got me hooked, I'm coming back and that's no lie
I'll be there ... I will be there
I just can't wait 'til I can be with you right through
They call you the Golden State, so I'll
Hold on, they're not wrong, I said
Hold on, can't wait too long
California ... California
Now don't get me wrong, I have lived here so long
And my home it always will be
'Cause when I'm away I can't wait for the day
To get back to my sanity
But knowing you is like some crazy love affair
So if I leave don't ever think that I don't care
About you ... care about you
I'm six thousand miles away from those bright lights, warm nights
Could take me some time, but I'll be there
So hold on, it's not too late, I said
Hold on, I can't wait
California ... California
