"Like California" is the 3rd single off of Jacques Labouchere's upcoming 4th album, "Connecting Flights", being released this autumn 2020.
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lyrics
Like California
Lyrics & music by Jacques Labouchere
1st Verse
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
With some freaks for company,
I’ll fit right in on the scenes,
I’ll never be lonely.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
With endless palm trees in the breeze,
Broken but no worries,
I’m on my way.
Chorus
But gone are times like these,
Waking up on Venice Beach,
Gone are times like these,
Having lost all memory.
2nd Verse
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
A fake hug and kiss to greet,
Well, that’s just fine by me,
I’ll never be lonely.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
With Tecates for company,
A slice of lime if I’m lucky,
I’m on the list this evening.
Chorus
But gone are times like these,
Waking up on Venice Beach,
Gone are times like these,
Shoplifting everything we see.
3rd Verse
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
Give me what you got,
Cause dude I got a lot,
But I left it back home.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like California,
Come meet my girlfriends for brunch,
I’ll use and waste you in the bathroom by lunch,
And then leave you lonely.
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