The song tells the story of a woman named Dani California who lives a rebellious lifestyle across several American states like Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, and California. It describes her experiences as a "runner, rebel and a stunner" who gets into trouble with the law but survives using her wits. The chorus reflects on Dani California and California itself, with the protagonist addressing Dani as his "priestess."
The song tells the story of a woman named Dani California who lives a rebellious lifestyle across several American states like Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, and California. It describes her experiences as a "runner, rebel and a stunner" who gets into trouble with the law but survives using her wits. The chorus reflects on Dani California and California itself, with the protagonist addressing Dani as his "priestess."
The song tells the story of a woman named Dani California who lives a rebellious lifestyle across several American states like Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, and California. It describes her experiences as a "runner, rebel and a stunner" who gets into trouble with the law but survives using her wits. The chorus reflects on Dani California and California itself, with the protagonist addressing Dani as his "priestess."
Papa was a copper and a momma was a hippie In Alabama, she would swing a hammer Price you gotta pay when you break the panorama She never knew that there was anything more than poor What in the wild world does your company take me for Cplt 2 Black bandana, sweet Louisiana Robbin' on a bank in the state of Indiana She's a runner, rebel and a stunner Condemned everywhere sayin' baby whatcha gonna Lookin down the barrell of a hot little forty five Just another way to survive Refrain California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah-hey-hey-hey, yeah-hey-hey-hey
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Cplt 3 She's a lover, baby and a fighter
(She) shoulda seen it comin when it got a little brighter With a name like Dani California (The) day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya A little loaded she was stealing another breath I love my baby to death Refrain California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah-hey-hey-hey, yeah-hey-hey-hey Pont Who knew the other side of you Who knew that other side you proved Too true to say goodbye to you Too true too say say say Cplt 4 First to fade her, gifted and I made her One for the now and eleven for the later Never made it, up to Minnessota North Dakota man was a comin' for the border Down in the badlands she was saving the best for last It only hurts when I laugh Gone too fast Refrain California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah-hey-hey-hey, yeah-hey-hey-hey Refrain California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah-hey-hey-hey, yeah-hey-hey-hey Solo Guitare Fin…