What does California Dreamin' mean?

Sia: California Dreamin' Meaning

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California Dreamin' Lyrics

All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin
On such a winter's day

Stopped into the church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my...

  1. anonymous
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    Feb 11th 2022 !⃝

    I think it talks about nuklear winter and destruction and la is the last remaining City.













    Just Joke don’t take this for interpretation I’m really stupid

  2. anonymous
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    Aug 24th 2020 !⃝

    She seeks comfort in church because she has lost Faith........she seeks a dream that's way beyond her expectations

  3. anonymous
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    Jul 7th 2017 !⃝

    First verse talks about her looking for comfort that is not there because her current situation is messed up "all the leaves are brown and the sky is gray"
    in second verse she pretends to embrace what is around since what she is looking for is beyond her reach "i stepped into the church" "i pretended to pray" but in the last verse she decides it is not too late to make another choice. "if i din't go, i could leave today"


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