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California, California, you're such a wonder that I think I'll stay in bed
Big time rollers, part time models
So much to plunder that I think I'll sleep instead
I don't know this sea of neon, thousand surfers, whiffs of freon
And big nights back east with Rhoda
California, please
There's a moment I've been saving, a kind of crucifix around this munchkin land
Up north freezing, little me drooling
That's Entertainment's on at eight, come on Ginger, slam!
I don't know this sea of neon, thousand surfers, whiffs of freon
And my new grandma Bea Arthur, come on over
Ain't it a shame that at the top peanut butter and jam, they served you
Ain't it a shame that at the top, still those soft skin boys can bruise you
Yes, I fell for a streaker
I don't know this sea of neon, thousand surfers, whiffs of freon
Ain't it a shame that all the world can't enjoy your mad traditions
Ain't it a shame that all the world don't got keys to their own ignitions
Life is the longest death in California
California, you're such a wonder that I think I'll stay in bed
So much to plunder that I think I'll sleep instead
You're such a wonder that I think I'll stay in bed
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- California - U.S. state which Rufus states is very "seductive" – a liberal, stylish state
- Rhoda - a successful spin-off television series from The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- "munchkin land" - reference to the film The Wizard of Oz (1939); land of munchkins
- Bea Arthur - actress who played Dorothy on the television sitcom, Golden Girls
- That’s Entertainment - television variety show featuring Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, etc.
- Ginger - actress Ginger Rogers also appeared on That’s Entertainment
- "streaker" - refers to a random guy who streaked at a party thrown by Marilyn Manson
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- Giles Dunning directed the music video for this song
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