Kat Calvosa: Listen
Rufus (The California King)
(music & lyrics by Kat Calvosa & Evan Lamb)
A great big giant sits upon the block
Holding two lovers and watching the clock
Wondering what time they’ll wake
Catching the pictures the TV will make
He feels her twist and tumble as she fumbles in the dark
Trying not to shift her silent partner from his mark
Gently sliding from within his narrow frown
She is gone like the wind and stolen his crown
King of California spends his days
Wrapped in foreign embrace – plenty of space
What a disgrace you slammed the door
Now it’s 20 minutes colder than it was before
His British Charm is such a waste
Even love can’t keep you in his place
Standing tall he’s wanting more
As your feet pitter pat across the floor
Left behind in this great big sea
Only one set of eyes dreaming be
Impressions left by depression of your frame
Make a sleepy target so mind your aim
He feels you twist and tumble as you fumble t'ward the sound
Of the coffee in the kitchen grinding to the ground
You and your addiction fill your favorite cup
He is cold and empty – won’t you come and make him up?
King of California spends his days
Wrapped in foreign embrace – plenty of space
What a disgrace you slammed the door
Now it’s 20 minutes colder than it was before
His British Charm is such a waste
Even love can’t keep you in his place
Standing tall he’s wanting more
As your feet nimbly pitter pat across the floor