California will do that to a man
But I hear the spirit grows strong
As the wind blows & the sun sets
The mere fact that the whole state
Can simply fall into the ocean tightens
A man's resolve into survival - deep
Primal waking that in another era
There was sand mistaken for gold
Mistakes made glisten in the sun
Forgiven as the ocean takes the state
And returns with shells beautiful shells
That little girls find and put to their ears
