Whispered dreams and tunes to share
Naivety and laughter in the air
The bitter truth, we'd come to know
That we weren't ready for the show

You're in California, I'm still here
Walking through fire, I'm still here

Limelight came, close to the sun
But we lost our way, our dreams undone
The pressure mounted, we couldn't see
The poison we'd embraced. We couldn't break free

I'm in California, you're not here
Torn apart by fate, you're not here

We once stood so tall
Our hearts were so brave
Now we're lost in fear
And "the man" wants us to be slaves

You're in California, I'm still here
Walking through fire, I'm still here
I'm in California, but you're not here
Torn apart by fate, you're not here