Toad the Wet Sprocket - 'California Wasted' (Official Video)

“CALIFORNIA WASTED”
from the album New Constellation

From the album: NEW CONSTELLATION Produced, Engineered & Mixed by: MIKAL BLUE
Recorded at: REVOLVER STUDIOS, THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Toad the Wet Sprocket is: DEAN DINNING, RANDY GUSS, TODD NICHOLS, and GLEN PHILLIPS

Directed, Shot, & VFX by: MATTHEW WARD
Edited by: RYAN CHAN

Produced by: RYAN CHAN & MATTHEW WARD
Production Manager: ANGELA LUCERO
Production Assistant: AARON ACOSTA
Catering by: BEACHBREAK CAFÉ
Shot on Location throughout SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Thanks to: JOE LYONS, ANNIE BALLIRO, ROBERT RUDD, THE GUITAR BAR

LYRICS
No time, where did the time go?
What was I thinking?
No compass, no maps
No sail on the mast
And this boat is sinking
We're going down

There's too much in my head right now
I've got no way to slow it down
And no one's gonna pull me out
But I still make the same mistakes
California's wasted on me

I'll stare at the sun
Let the fire fill my eyes
See nothing but light
An endless day
To banish the night
I could set this right

But there's too much in my head right now
I've got no way to slow it down
And no one's gonna pull me out
But I still make the same mistakes
California's wasted on me

On the line where the ocean meets the sky
I've been hoping I could see a sign,
Hoping I could see a sign

There's too much in my head right now
I've got no way to slow it down
And no one's gonna pull me out
And I still make the same mistakes
California's wasted on me
I still make the same mistakes
I'm wasted out in California

I'm too much in my head right now
California's wasted on me

From the album "New Constellation," released 15 October 2013
Music and Lyrics by Todd Nichols, Dean Dinning, and Glen Phillips
Published by Todd From Toad Songs (ASCAP), Dean On Music (ASCAP), Dark and Stormy Songs (ASCAP)

[maryannfields]

Best band ever, in my opinion. You guys have only gotten better as the years go on. Even my 19 month old grandson will come running in the room when walk on the ocean or good intentions comes on. Hears the music and smiles.

[vinyllpcare]

One of America's finest but regrettably not terribly well known in Europe. They ought to be, they are some of the finest 'song smiths' I have heard in my 50+ years of collecting and listening to popular music. Thanks always to David Letterman! Love these guys and glad to see that they are back as good as ever.

[VerizonEclipse]

I just saw them in concert tonight. I had never heard this song before but I haven't been able to get it out of my head!! I love it so much.

[Wolves]

This is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard!!

[SteveEPfunk]

This one hits me on a personal basis. But come on!! They take a break for years and come back with this. Are you kidding me? It's incredible!! Almost like they never stopped. I love Glenn's stuff, and I loved Lapdog, but this is the real thing. You make better music together.. Please continue!!!

[jeffreypeace]

California in in this Video is just an analogy for Paradise. Hence the universal appeal. Love it.

[matthewburrows]

Glen Phillips has been such so inspiring to me spiritually, he has one of the most purest voices in the world. Thank You Toad for being a guiding light in the darkness.

[dorothyroberts]

You just get better with age Glenn Phillips! Love the new Toad music & love this song!!

[nr]

2019, who's still cranking this?!?!

[RadioFreeKyle]

This may be the best Toad song ever, representative of everything musical and lyrical that forms the fundamental Toad sound.

[mikaldanley]

Lived in Santa Barbara during the "Toad Years", and love this band! You have always made your home town proud. Fantastic band and one of my favorites! Wish i could go back and see them out playing at the local bars and the Arlington, and the shows for the women's shelter. Truly a "cali" band with tons of talent. Should have been bigger than they were...

[TheMetalhed]

Glen's voice hasn't changed a bit.. very happy to see you guys again... You were the guys that I listened to growing up.. Love you guys !!

[brunovictordacosta]

Such a great song! Sometimes Toad the Wet Sprocket gives me the energy that I need to keep going without "falling down". You are amazing guys! Please, Keep on Rockin'!

[lyndabugg]

Love this song so much. As a California native I really get it. Miss you Cali.

[xyzed]

Glen said the meaning of this song is being sad when the world around you is beautiful.

[nocantelli]

TTWS is by far the most underrated band ever!  Please don't wait another 16 years b4 releasing your next record.

[finkelscott]

Love how much Santa Barbara is featured here. 

[krisschumacher]

One of my favorite songs off of New Constellation. This album helped me get through the LONG winter!

[mgoulet]

The perfect video for that State Street State of Mind.

[djtrixen]

Sounds just as awesome as the old classics from the '90s. Looking forward to seeing Glen live next weekend! :)