Miss California by Jack's Mannequin - Lyrics and Translation

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Miss California

Jack's Mannequin

Miss California

Song byJack's Mannequin

in AlbumThe Glass Passenger

I called Jesus but he didn't check his phone today,

Oh oh, there's my summer girl

I've been wanting her

I hear she's got a boyfriend

Thought I could leave her for a season but it just got cold

Yeah, it's a lonely hour in my cellphone tower,

Broken down transmission.

But I'm gonna take you to my boxcar on the beach

And I'm gonna hang the sun above your bed

And soak your hair in bleach

You'll be missed Miss California

You'll be kissed by only me

When they can't find you you'll turn into a mystery

but you're no mystery to me, Miss California

I called Jesus but he heard I hurt his little girl, yeah,

with my reckless stare, I've been so unfair

Misplacing my affections

She had a reason not to take me back into her care

Oh, I'm just a stray dog now, I can't beg or bow

Just give me some direction.

And I'm gonna take you to the mansion where I hide

and I'm gonna paint a diamond on your hand

And you will be my bride

You'll be missed Miss California

You'll be kissed by only me

When they can't find you you'll turn into a mystery

But you're no mystery to me, Miss California

Miss California

I'll be around, I'll be around.

You'll be missed Miss California.

You'll be kissed by only me.

When they can't find you you'll turn into a mystery

But not to me.

You'll be missed Miss California

We'll be married in the rain

When they can't find you I'm sure I'll be the one they blame

But they can't prove anything

Miss California

I'll be around

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Miss California by Jack's Mannequin is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship. The song captures the yearning and longing the singer feels for a former lover, who is embodied by the imagery of California. Key themes in the song include nostalgia, love, loss, and the passage of time. Poignant moments in the song involve the singer reminiscing about specific memories and places associated with the lover, which evoke a deep sense of both joy and melancholy.