California Waiting
Kings of Leon
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Little Mona Lisa laying by my side "Crimson and Clover" pullin' overtime I feel too close to be losin' touch By givin' in, what am I givin' up Am I losin' way too much Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life I'm goin' so fast that I can't slow down It's hard to get up when you're spinnin' round and round I'd give you the the news but nothin's changed I'd sing you a song but they blew it away All wrapped up in this stupid ass game Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life Can't I get back my lonely life Can't I get back my lonely life
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Written by: Nathan Followill, Caleb Followill, Angelo T. Petraglia
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album"California Waiting" is featured on Kings of Leon's first EP "Holy Roller Novocaine" (2003) as well as their debut album "Youth & Young Manhood" (2003).
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Different MixesThe version of "California Waiting" included in the band's debut album is a different mix from the one in their first EP. Reportedly, the band was not satisfied with the original mix, so they did a re-recording for the LP.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favorite, "California Waiting" did not chart highly; the song failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100.
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InspirationThe origins of the song date back to when the band members were living in Los Angeles while recording their first album. It is believed to be a longing for something more fulfilling than the stereotypical Californian lifestyle.
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LineupLike all songs of Kings of Leon's early albums, "California Waiting" features the three Followill brothers: Caleb, Nathan, Jared and their cousin Matthew Followill as band members.
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Music StyleCharacteristic of Kings of Leon's early work, "California Waiting" features a strong Southern rock sound, which later shifted towards alternative rock in the band’s following albums.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band driving through the desert and performing amidst the vast, barren landscape, reinforcing the theme of longing and melancholy present in the song.
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ReceptionEven though the song did not fare well on the charts, it was critically appreciated for its rawness, energy, and nostalgic sound.
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Tour"California Waiting" was a staple in Kings of Leon's setlists during their early years of touring.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed the song live on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2003, which was their first nationally televised performance in the United States.
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