California 1972 Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Any state or any decade
Any sunset, any bar
Any coast on any highway
Headed west to where you are
[Chorus]
California 1972
Would you find me, would I find you
Smoking a cheap joint in the sand
Somewhere on Sunset in a band
Would we be us but just more free
Still chasing songs and chasing dreams
I don’t know why, but I still know
Just like time, we go on and on and on and on and on
We go on
[Verse 2]
Sleeping in a hotel lobby
Swimming out to catch a wave
If I saw you at a party
I know I’d have to know your name
In another life, we’d sound just as good on vinyl
And Kodachrome forever in a frame
[Chorus]
California 1972
Would you find me, would I find you
Smoking a cheap joint in the sand
Somewhere on Sunset in a band
Would we be us but just more free
Still chasing songs and chasing dreams
I don’t know why, but I still know
Just like time, we go on and on and on and on and on
Yeah, we go on
[Bridge]
I picture you playing guitar
Somewhere in a canyon
I feel it in my heart
Like it almost happened
Like it almost happened
[Chorus]
California 1972
Would you love me, would I love you
Smoking a cheap joint in the sand
Somewhere on Sunset in a band
Would we be us but just more free
Still chasing songs and chasing dreams
I don’t know why, but I still know
Just like time, we go on and on and on and on and on
Yeah, we go on, yeah
Life Lessons from this Song:
The song “California 1972” reflects on love, destiny, and the idea of timeless connection. Here are some life lessons from this song:
1. Some connections transcend time and place – The song suggests that certain people are meant to find each other, no matter the era or circumstance. Love and destiny are not bound by time.
2. Chasing dreams is a lifelong journey – The chorus emphasizes “chasing songs and chasing dreams,” reminding us that passion and ambition are constants in life, regardless of the decade.
3. Freedom and self-discovery matter – The lyrics romanticize a free-spirited past, encouraging us to embrace spontaneity, adventure, and the pursuit of personal happiness.
4. Nostalgia is powerful, but the present matters too – The longing for a past life suggests that while it’s beautiful to imagine “what ifs,” what truly matters is the journey we are on now.
5. Art and love leave lasting impressions – References to music, vinyl, and Kodachrome highlight how memories and emotions are preserved through creativity, reminding us to cherish and document meaningful moments.
The song ultimately suggests that love, dreams, and human connections are timeless, and no matter where or when, they “go on and on.”
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Audio Credits
Artist : Ryan Hurd
Album : Midwest Rock & Roll
Lyricist : Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis, Ryan Beaver
Music : Aaron Eshuis