did you go to california
to forget how soft her face was when you'd wake up in her bed
and you'd get so sad 'cause you wanted her back
did you go to california
to forget the way it sounded when she said
"oh babe, you know i love you, but i do love myself too"
did i go to california
to remind myself i had a life before i ever looked into your eyes
or just forget how soft your face was when we'd wake up
i took a shortcut in california