Never knew just why I came here
It's as good as any place
Like a bad tattoo
Synthetic blues come rolling down your face
And I don't mind the taste

But isn't it nice to get away?
Clear my head up and dull away the pain
It's hard to see you but I'm so glad you came
'Cause I don't feel too much in California rain

Never knew just how it started
I never understood the pain
But I can feel the scars as the stars get dark
Rolling up in waves
Why throw away your face?

But isn't it nice to run away?
Clear my head up and then hoard this rain
It's hard to see you but I'm so glad you came
'Cause I don't feel too much in the California rain