1. California

California

Joni Mitchell
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A silhouetted figure of joni mitchell standing on a beach, looking out to the horizon, with an orange-red sunset in the background.
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Lyrics

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These lyrics are about a person's journey home to California.
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A person standing in a park in Paris looking out to the horizon, with a suitcase and a plane ticket.
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The lyrics are important as they capture the longing for home and the feeling of being a stranger in a strange land.

Meaning

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This song is about Joni Mitchell's longing to return to California and her reflections on the Vietnam War and the hippie movement.
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A silhouetted figure of Joni Mitchell standing on a beach, looking out to the horizon, with an orange-red sunset in the background.
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Why is this important?
This song is important as it reflects the political and social unrest of the time, as well as Joni Mitchell's personal journey. It also provides insight into the hippie movement and its stance on the Vietnam War.
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