“Devil in California” is a captivating track by Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy. It offers a glimpse into his life and mindset, particularly concerning the temptations and experiences that come with international success.
The song “Devil in California” is largely introspective and confessional, touching on the darker side of a celebrity lifestyle, particularly when immersed in the environment of California (Los Angeles, in particular), which often symbolizes indulgence and fast living.
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Have to understand what I'm trying to show ya
Take you OT where nobody knows ya
I don't know what you've been told baby
Lately I've been on my own baby
I don't even know where I'm taking ya
Probably on a boat in the middle of the ocean
Way too drunk, I'm way too fucked baby
Popped a molly in the club babe
Ooh I met the devil out in California
I've been living on the edge
But I won't fall down
Got a couple hundreds for the spending
You should learn to share baby (oh no)
I'm crazy, I know
How I did it, I don't know
Heart breaker, all yours
I know I, said I'd change my life
But that was last night
I'm so high
Can't open my eyes
Can't look in your eyes
You got the juice
I got the sauce
It's only right we hit it off
But you gotta make a decision
You got the hoes
I got my woes
I cannot lose
But tonight I'm too fucked up to make decisions
I got so much bitches
It's like all my life I've been knowing somethings been missing
Devil on my shoulder
That's why I can't stay sober
Ooh I met the devil out in California
I've been living on the edge
But I won't fall down
Got a couple hundreds for the spending
You should learn to share baby (oh no)
I'm crazy, I know
How I did it, I don't know
Heart breaker, all Yours
I know I, said I'd change my life
But that was last night
I'm so high
Can't open my eyes
Can't look in your eyes
Give it one more time
But I said that last time
I know I said that last time
But this is the last time
This is the last time
This is the last time (oh ya)
Uploaded by: Precious • Upload date: 11/4/2025