"California" is a song by American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan. It was released on May 29, 2020 and later became the second single off of Roan's debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The track was initially released through Atlantic Records and was later re-released through Amusement Records and Island Records.
Background[]
Roan began working with songwriter and producer Daniel Nigro in early 2020.[1] The pair released two previous singles, "Pink Pony Club" and "Love Me Anyway". "California" became the last song Chappell released through Atlantic Records before being dropped by the label in August of that year.[2]
Composition[]
Musically, "California" is a Singer-Songwriter track that features piano, horns, synthesizers and percussion. It's composed in the key of D♭ Major and has a tempo of 79 beats per minute.
Photoshoot[]
A photoshoot by Ryan Clemens was conducted for the song.
Audio[]
Lyric Video[]
Chappell Roan - California (Official Lyric Video)
The lyric video for "California" was released alongside the song on May 29, 2020.
Commercial Release[]
- California - Single
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Label(s): Atlantic Records[3] Format(s): Digital Released: May 29, 2020 Photography: Ryan Clemens Design: Unknown |
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| # | Name | Length |
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| 1. | "California" | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Love Me Anyway" | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Pink Pony Club" | 4:18 |
- California - Single
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Label(s): KRA International Inc. Format(s): Digital Released: May 29, 2020 Photography: Ryan Clemens Design: Unknown |
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| # | Name | Length |
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| 1. | "California" | 3:19 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I stretched myself across four states
New lands, west coast, where my dreams lay
I trade amber clay roads for the
Sea foam and the endless sun rays
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I was never told that I wasn't gonna get
The things I want the most
But people always say, "If it hasn't happened yet
Then maybe you should go"
[Chorus]
Come get me out of California
No leaves are brown
I miss the seasons in Missouri
My dying town
Thought I'd be cool in California
I'd make you proud
To think I almost had it going
But I let you down
[Verse 2]
Too hard to find reasons to stay
Even true love could not persuade
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I was never told that I wasn't gonna get
The things I want the most
And people always say, "If it hasn't happened yet
Then maybe you should go"
[Chorus]
Come get me out of California
No leaves are brown
I miss the seasons in Missouri
My dying town
Thought I'd be cool in California
I'd make you proud
To think I almost had it going
But I let you down
[Bridge]
Come get me out
Come get me out
Come get me out
Come get me out
[Chorus]
Come get me out of California
No leaves are brown
I miss the seasons in Missouri
My dying town
Thought I'd be cool in California
I'd make you proud
To think I almost had it going
But I let you down
Credits[]
Song[]
- Personnel
- Chappell Roan — vocals, songwriting
- Daniel Nigro — production, engineering, keyboards, songwriting
- Sterling Mitchell Laws — drums
- Erick Serna — guitar
- Danny Ward — french horn
- Austin Drake — trumpet
- Julian Dessler — trumpet
- Ido Meshulam — trombone
- Ryan Linvill — horn arranger
- Mitch McCarthy — mixing
- Randy Merrill — mastering
- Technical
- Published by Daniel Leonard Nigro Music (ASCAP)
References[]
- ↑ Aswad, Jem (March 1, 2023). Rising Star Chappell Roan Meets Her Moment With Ecstatic New York Show: Concert Review (en-US).
- ↑ Exclusive Interview with 'Chappell Roan' (en-US) (2022-06-19).
- ↑ California Original Spotify Release.
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| The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess | |
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| Songs Femininomenon • Red Wine Supernova • After Midnight • Coffee • Casual • Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl • HOT TO GO! • My Kink Is Karma • Picture You • Kaleidoscope • Pink Pony Club • Naked In Manhattan • California • Guilty Pleasure (September 22, 2023 • 49:08 • Amusement Records) Tour The Midwest Princess Tour |