California
by Bad Habits
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In Greek, there's a word called "charmolypi". There is no direct translation in English, and it loosely means a mixed feeling of happiness, while being sad. The lyrics behind "California" revolve around this state of mind, and people’s tendency to romanticize the past so much, they end up not enjoying the life they live right NOW. Musically, the song utilizes Proto-Punk urgency combined with energetic female vocals and nostalgic Pop hooks in the chorus, creating a modern breed of Rock & Roll wrapped in a crisp & clean production.
This is our first single. It means the world to us. Every comment (positive or negative) will make a difference. Hope you enjoy!
This is our first single. It means the world to us. Every comment (positive or negative) will make a difference. Hope you enjoy!
lyrics
Down in the street tryin’ to live it up
Who am I kidding I can’t get no fun
Can’t get no fun without being wasted,
Nothing to do I wanna be sedated
This city’s dead, my vision’s blurred, the drinks got to my head
Take me back
When we were younger, filled with hunger
Take me back
Days were warmer, nights grew longer
Take me back
to California
Saturday night makes no difference at all
Midnight found me alone in the bar
Gimme a drink that I’ve never tasted
It can make life less complicated
Who am I kidding I can’t get no fun
Can’t get no fun without being wasted,
Nothing to do I wanna be sedated
This city’s dead, my vision’s blurred, the drinks got to my head
Take me back
When we were younger, filled with hunger
Take me back
Days were warmer, nights grew longer
Take me back
to California
Saturday night makes no difference at all
Midnight found me alone in the bar
Gimme a drink that I’ve never tasted
It can make life less complicated
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released October 30, 2020
Recorded & Mixed by Petros Vynakos at Destiny Studio
Mastered by Ted Jensen
Written & arranged by Bad Habits
All lyrics by Bad Habits
Artwork by Reggina Nicolopoulou
Recorded & Mixed by Petros Vynakos at Destiny Studio
Mastered by Ted Jensen
Written & arranged by Bad Habits
All lyrics by Bad Habits
Artwork by Reggina Nicolopoulou
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Bad Habits Athens, Greece
What is Rock & Roll anyway?
Combining the raw power of 70s proto-punk with modern day creative masters, Bad Habits is a band formed to take a ride towards this ever-changing quest, hailing from Athens, Greece.
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