Verse 1: Cashin’ in my chips for forgiveness Trading in my shame for perspective Tired of bein’ known for my sickness It didn’t work I’m tryin’ something different I Pre-Chorus Healing got me lookin’ for freedom Happiness it used to be fleeting History was always repeating     Not anymore I’m California sober It doesn’t have to mean the growin’ part is over   No it ain’t black or white it’s all of the colors That I only just discovered Now I’m California sober California sober   (Ahh I) Verse 2: Used to live in fear of always slipping But living for perfection isn’t living I I ran a little slower now I’m tripping I A beautiful and magical beginning I Pre-Chorus Healing got mе lookin’ for freedom Happiness it used to be fleeting     History was always rеpeating     Not anymore I’m California sober It doesn’t have to mean the growin’ part is over   No it ain’t black or white it’s all of the colors That I only just discovered Now I’m California sober California sober Bridge:     Trading judgment for freedom   Found somethin’ new to believe in     Somethin’ inside of me screaming "Don’t be so hard on yourself" Look up somethin’ has shifted   My heavy spirit is lifted     I found myself I’m California sober It doesn’t have to mean the growin’ part is over   No it ain’t black or white   it’s all of the colors (Yeah yeah) That I only just discovered Now I’m California sober California sober I California sober I California sober