California in Comparison

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The song "Gone to California" by PINK, entirely depicts the California Dream compared to the reality of life in other states of America. Particularly in this song, the speaker has experienced anguish in the city of Philadelphia. The song includes the ironic description of the "Philadelphia freedom" to be the "city of brotherly love" that is "full of pain and hurt." To seek a new life, the speaker plans to escape to California where the sun is shining and the "streets are made of silver." Expectations of stardom, success, and overall satisfaction of life are portrayed in the speaker's vision of the extravagant, carefree California life. However, the speaker is aware of the notion that her anticipation is nothing more than what she has only heard about. While devoid of certainty and full of possible fallacy, the speaker flees from her mournful life to a place of fresh opportunities. The melody and rhythm of the song adds to the paradoxical idea of grieving over the old life, discovering the path to new life, and still being doubtful of what the California truly has to offer. The beat of the song is slow, which emphasizes the reluctance to commit to the California Dream; whereas, the California Dream is supposed to convey excitement and bliss.

My California Dream

Hollywood serves as the land of opportunities for fame, stardom,
and extreme success.

The motivation to achieve wealth, fame, and the path to finding satisfaction in life is all defined in the California Dream.  It is the notion of persevering towards success while gaining happiness and experiencing the world of modernism. Often times, this motivation points at one specific destination- Hollywood. This idea has led individuals to strive for their new beginnings in life on new, unexplored land with eager expectations and refusal to receive disappointment or failure. Such life includes living in the present time, receiving sunshine and flawless weather, finding gratification in the given opportunities, and enjoying the results of living life to its full potential. However, as individuals psychologically create goals to achieve in the land, they augment their impervious expectations without taking any kind of downfall into consideration. Consequentially, expectations translate into stronger promises, and reality is overlooked. Whether that aspiration will be achieved is dependent on diligence, and sometimes, a bit of luck. In essence, the California Dream embodies ultimate success, achieving characteristics of being single, healthy, and well-adjusted to the modern world.

The California Dream includes luxury, beaches, and great weather

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