Too much California bashing has been going on lately. So I am pleased that one of our most distinguished residents (Bethany Cosentino of the band Best Coast) has composed a stirring tribute to the glories and benefits of being born and raised in the most awesome state in the union.
The rest of you can go shovel snow and rake leaves.
THE ONLY PLACE
Lyrics by Bethany Cosentino
We were born with the sun
In our teeth and in our hair
When we are bored we like to sit around
Sit around and stare
At the mountains, at the birds,
At the ocean, at the trees
We have fun, we have fun
We have fun when we please
We wake up with the sun
In our eyes
It's no surprise that we get so much done
But we always, yes we always
We always have fun
Yes we always, yes we always
We always have fun
Why would you live anywhere else?
Why would you live anywhere else?
We`ve got the ocean
Got the babes
Got the sun
We`ve got the waves
This is the only place for me
So leave your coat behind
We`re gonna make it to the beach
on time
Yeah leave the cold behind
We`re gonna make it to the beach
on time
Why would you live anywhere else?
Why would you live anywhere else?
We`ve got the ocean
Got the babes
Got the sun
We`ve got the waves
This is the only place
This is the only place for me