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San Francisco on Wave 1.
Wave 1 track 09
San Francisco
“San Francisco” reflects on a trip taken in 2020, a time that feels both distant and vivid. The journey was full of memorable moments—exploring comic shops, browsing through old vinyl record stores, enjoying barcades, and diving into tabletop game stores. Each experience was meaningful, especially as the world around began to shift with the onset of the pandemic.
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Met you by the Golden Gate The fog was rolling in We walked along the waterfront And watched the day begin
Shared a loaf of sourdough From a stall out by the bay Vacation was nearly over But we wished that we could stay
Years have passed since those days But the memories remain The west coast in the fall Is a place I’ll go again
Oh San Francisco where our hearts would roam In the city by the bay We found a place called home Before the “Eras tour”, before the world had changed We were young and free in San Francisco anyway
Rode the cable cars up the hills With laughter in the air Painted ladies watched us But we didn’t let them stare
Picnics in Golden Gate Park With flowers in our hair Every corner of the city Love was everywhere
Years have passed since those days But the memories remain The west coast in the fall Is a place I’ll go again
Oh San Francisco where our hearts would roam In the city by the bay We found a place called home Before the “Eras tour”, before the world had changed We were young and free in San Francisco anyway
Now I’m back in my hometown But it doesn’t feel the same The streets are filled with faces But they don’t know my name
No hipster record stores And there’s no laughter in the air San Francisco holds my heart No other place compares
Oh San Francisco where our hearts would roam In the city by the bay We found a place called home Before the “Eras tour”, before the world had changed We were young and free in San Francisco anyway
About this song
“San Francisco” reflects on a trip taken in 2020, a time that feels both distant and vivid. The journey was full of memorable moments—exploring comic shops, browsing through old vinyl record stores, enjoying barcades, and diving into tabletop game stores. Each experience was meaningful, especially as the world around began to shift with the onset of the pandemic.
As the situation evolved, getting home became increasingly difficult, cutting the trip shorter than originally planned. Despite the unexpected changes, the moments from those days left a lasting impression, and they became the inspiration behind this song.
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