I was converted to the other side From the day I'd gotten there I met a girl who took me on a ride I was young I had no cares When I moved to California California She played me records I had never heard While we toked on purple hairs Who, Zeppelin, Beatles, Kiss, The Rolling Stones While we played guitars in air When I moved to California California California love Venice Beach and P. O. P Station 26 was free Jeff Ho and Horizons west Dogtown Skates they were the best Hang Ten, O. P. were the brands Don't forget the two-tone Vans I miss the Apple and my schoolyard boys Nothing ever will compare But now I skateboard with my surfer girl And we really are a pair When I moved to California California California California love