Dear California
Vanessa Carlton · Rabbits On The Run [2011]
Weather in my thoughts, on the roof sneaking a cigarette
Dear California, it's been nice to know ya
Tell me, will you miss me when I'm gone?
'Cause he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
And I'm not in companies when you feel it most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?
This alchemy is making me suspicious
As if I slipped you some belladonna
That I crossed town to get, don't you know?
Yes, my grand friend checks it
Oh he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
And I'm not in companies when you feel it the most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?
Ever-changing as the sea, it's my only hope
It's just me and my pup in the open road
But your face is like a paper-cut to the heart
Slip away while you sleep
It's easy, it's easier
Than it seems
It's easy, it's easier
Than it seems
Just go, I'll go, don't cry
I don't know, I don't know, but you fly
(Hey!)
Paper-cut to the heart
Oh he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
And I'm not in companies when you feel it most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?
Ever-changing as the sea
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Dear California
Dear California stands as a reflective song in Vanessa Carlton's discography, appearing on her 2011 album Rabbits On The Run. Following the widespread success of her earlier piano-driven pop anthems, this track showcases Carlton's continued exploration of introspective songwriting and melodic depth. The recording captures her signature blend of classical influences and contemporary pop sensibilities, maintaining the emotional resonance that defined her initial breakthrough. As part of a body of work that includes hits like A Thousand Miles and White Houses, the song reinforces her reputation for crafting personal narratives within accessible musical structures. The track remains a testament to her enduring presence in the genre, offering listeners a polished and thoughtful composition that aligns with her established artistic identity.