Many people come to California in order to achieve their own "California Dream." While this dream can be different for different people, for many it means hopes of "making it," or simply to just find a more fulfilling life. People come to California with the images of perfection, beauty, youth, and easy living imbedded in their minds. However, this California Dream is often defaced once one arrives and realizes that this image of perfection that seems to embody everything California is often fake. In addition, people who come here to "make it" often end up waiting tables and never finding fame.
The song "Back Home" by Yellowcard from their album "Ocean Avenue" describes the feelings of sorrow and longing that often go hand in hand with the California dream. Yellowcard certainly knows all about the California dream, as they came from Florida to sign with Capitol Records. However, while they "made it," this song proves that they believe that everything is not perfect in California. Throughout the song, they certainly suggest that California is often fake and insincere. They tire of the constant perfect weather and wish to stop their hopeless California Dreaming and return to reality.
This song certainly refutes the California dream, as it describes how fake California can be and how people often have skewed views about the reality of California.
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