"Cry In California" lyrics

Restless at 23, oh, what a time to be alive
I've got some wicked dreams and I won't live to see 'em die
You'd like me to believe that I'm about to lose it all
Your ego blames the east, but this ain't Massachusetts' fault

The Western winds and the redwood trees
Would never cut me down for wanting bigger things
The tides might rage in the ocean deep
But it don't try to drown me in its misery
No wonder why, I never cry in California
No wonder why, I never cry in California

Last night I heard a voice, it asked me if I'm missing home
In my head I made a choice, guilty before I even spoke
Now there's two thousand miles between me and your jealousy
But I still feel the sting burned into my memory
The distance gave me clarity, you're somebody I've outgrown

The Western winds and the redwood trees
Would never cut me down for wanting bigger things
The tides might rage in the ocean deep
But it don't try to drown me in its misery
No wonder why, I never cry in California
No wonder why, I never cry in California

The Golden State, swear it's made for me
'Cause it don't hold me back from being who I'm meant to be
The birds out here sing differently
'Cause no one in the East is tryna clip their wings
No wonder why, I never cry in California (Ahh)
No wonder why, I never cry in California