[Verse 1]
Oh, California, you brought me to my knees
Put on your best show and bought into the dream
But just for now, can I silence intuition?
I'm tired of my ambition
Ooh, wanting more is such an imposition

[Chorus]
If there was a way to make this go away, I would do it all again
By now, I know better, should let you go forever
But know I never can
God, I'm always dying to give it one more try
'Cause the heartbreak's half the thrill
And you know I love you still

[Verse 2]
Oh, desire, it makes me wanna die
I think that I'm strong, but I give in every time
And I don't want to beg for your affection or question your intention
Ooh, I was young and I miss the way you meant it

[Chorus]
If thеre was a way to make this go away, I would do it all again
By now, I know bettеr, should let you go forever
But know I never can
God, I'm always dying to give it one more try
'Cause the heartbreak's half the thrill
And you know I love you still
[Bridge]
And I gave you all of my time
Sure, it hurts, but I don't mind

[Chorus]
If there was a way to make this go away, I would do it all again
By now, I know better, should let you go forever
But know I never can
God, I'm always dying to give it one more try
'Cause the heartbreak's half the thrill
And you know I love you still