THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS .. they are way better by satirizing songs than others who take those songs serious, when they create songs like that - and especially this songs content is so bonkers, that it just makes a good track out of it.. So even they try hard to sound bizzar and ridiculous, they still succseed in providing cool songs.
Love how Offspring fans seem to just collectively agree this is a "joke song" when they said nothing of the sort - it's not a parody, it's just them writing a fun poppy song, nothing wrong with that. It makes the fans sound insecure when they're like "N-NO THAT WAS JUST A PARODY OF POP MUSIC!"
i wouldn't say parody. offspring are known to mix a lot of weird styles with punk rock, like the heavy latin influences on americana/ixnay, electronic music/hip hop on conspiracy/splinter and pop on more recent albums. i wouldn't doubt this song has a little mockery on katy perry and other pop artists famous in that time, but i think the band just like to mix different styles and that's what makes them unique. parody or not, this song is a freaking banger anyway.
Even though it's a joke, it's still a really fun Summer song. It actually kinda makes me homesick for LA and California. I've never been there but I can hear something calling me to California
I know that feeling, bro! The first time I heard this band was back in '94 when we were living in Pomona, California. I'm back in my country since '96 but damn I miss that place, especially the beaches!
I'm maybe the only Californian who will be honest and tell you California is gucjjng awesome. It always feels so good seeing my state in movies and songs all the time. People may tell you they hate California but they're Just contraban, or else it wouldn't be thr most populated state in America
Imagine if this was the first Offspring song someone heard. Edit: to be clear this wasn't meant as an insult to the song itself or anyone who likes it, I also like it quite a bit myself.
Yeah actually I think there are too many "first-timers" because the songs of the first homonym album are heavily downvoted and I guess it's from these first-timers who search for Offspring songs like this one and they listen to the old Punk tracks and they freak out.
My teacher is a good friend of me too. even We were together on an Offspring concert two years ago. She is 50 year old, i'm 36. She wished to dance for a song by these guys on my wedding. So my wife , the teacher and i had a great time on "Cursing California"
This is exactly why I love the offspring! They can poke fun at today's pop music and still make a damn catchy and fun song in the process. It's hard not to smile at this. Also how did I not hear this song until now?
Parody is the wrong term, it is more of a satire song. Like Pretty fly it isn't supposed to be serious and be more of a fun/joke song. (The second part was more for the confused people than anything)
«"California Cruisin' (Bumpin' in My Trunk)" [sic] whose title alone should tip you off to its intentions: it's a daft parody of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and "California Gurls", complete with bad rapping, auto-tuned chorus and a chintzy electro pulse. Why they feel the need for this sort of thing is baffling. Low "Self-Esteem," maybe?» by Eric Grandy, Google Play
@@neilmiller2779 This is more of an ironic joke. The Offspring has always been pure punk, punk hating pop, the punk making a pop song makes this an ironic joke.
So many people think they sold out, no they just made another Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) and it seemed to go over people's heads somehow. They've always been shit stirrers lol.
@@davidalves6813 we like to party form the vengaboys is the only thing that comes to mind when it comes to a pop video with a school bus basically the six flags song lol
I remember when this song first came out. Everyone hated it except for the ones who knew it was supposed to be a spoof. I lowkey liked it back then, but now I can see the true genius of this song.
Younger people don't like these kind of stuff. Well, not all but I guess a lot can't relate to band music with their social media tiktok culture. They're more literal I guess.
@@soccreyes4647 That definitelly is true. Why? Lots of the youth now grow up in a mentally crashed society, where everyone takes himself (-> "themselves") WAY to serious, and cant laugh about at least itsy-bitsy issues. If you do, you are not WOKE enough.. so when bands like The Offspring satirizing songs - this is a no go and our very important woke youth cant handle it, because to them it feels like an attack against their social-justice-standards: "You are not suppose to do that, because you could hurt someones feelings .. someone who is totally woke and because of that has no more any humor anymore.." Alright.. You know what? When I was young, we were NOT woke, we were high (more times then it was good for us) and we were not political-justice-warriors, we were skateboarders instead, .. and you know what? It was good. Poor generation now.. I am happy I am not young during this sad days! Hate me now (NAS)
I haven't listened to The Offspring in a long time, but what brought me to this song was Noodles interview with Punknews. The interviewer explained this theory about this song and Noodles loved it and I had to hear it. And he was right. Plus it's hilarious and catchy.
you all are missing the point, its a parody/satire and somehow that kind of suspends the cringiness of it and morphs it into an actual fun song that anyone might like. its actually pretty genius. the people who like this type of music will like it automatically, and the hardcore rockers will like it for how silly it is. its a win win.
![The Offspring - "Million Miles Away" feat. Ed Sheeran [Live at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/oXrCX-NLIcE/mqdefault.jpg)
Imagine being so good with music that you parody a genre and you just take over it, damn Offspring!
THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS .. they are way better by satirizing songs than others who take those songs serious, when they create songs like that - and especially this songs content is so bonkers, that it just makes a good track out of it..
So even they try hard to sound bizzar and ridiculous, they still succseed in providing cool songs.
What are they parodying,
@@ajfrances84 poppy beachy songs about California
Love how Offspring fans seem to just collectively agree this is a "joke song" when they said nothing of the sort - it's not a parody, it's just them writing a fun poppy song, nothing wrong with that. It makes the fans sound insecure when they're like "N-NO THAT WAS JUST A PARODY OF POP MUSIC!"
well it's a joke to me regardless 🤣 . Plays perfectly like a parody song of some of the music of the time.
i wouldn't say parody. offspring are known to mix a lot of weird styles with punk rock, like the heavy latin influences on americana/ixnay, electronic music/hip hop on conspiracy/splinter and pop on more recent albums. i wouldn't doubt this song has a little mockery on katy perry and other pop artists famous in that time, but i think the band just like to mix different styles and that's what makes them unique. parody or not, this song is a freaking banger anyway.
The Offspring. Masters at trolling people with songs like these :D
Yeah but there is no real sense in putting unlistenable shit on an album.
Phil Th. Pig actually i thought it was catchy even though they were mocking shitty music, that's how good they are
It's catchy and upbeat. Not every song should be smart or contemplating. Sometimes life is just about getting drunk with friends.
It's like Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss from BHG.
Sum Blink but uhn tiss is way better!
Even though it's a joke, it's still a really fun Summer song. It actually kinda makes me homesick for LA and California. I've never been there but I can hear something calling me to California
I know that feeling, bro! The first time I heard this band was back in '94 when we were living in Pomona, California. I'm back in my country since '96 but damn I miss that place, especially the beaches!
I'm maybe the only Californian who will be honest and tell you California is gucjjng awesome. It always feels so good seeing my state in movies and songs all the time. People may tell you they hate California but they're Just contraban, or else it wouldn't be thr most populated state in America
今でも最高っす！
21の時めちゃ聞いてました！
Definitely the Offspring most underrated album.
For some reason, every time they evolved musically, fans got pissed off- Ameriana for instance.
I don't give a fuck that people hate this song. It fucking bangs, and the offspring are god damn legends.
Am I the only one who actually legitimately always liked (a lot) this song since day one?
one of my favs form days go by same as hit that original prankster pretty fly and nothingtown all catchy as hell songs
Honestly, might just be my favorite song from the album haha
Yes i am the same
I think if you got the gist of it then you liked it for what it is lol paying out hard on pop :D
Yes
夏に聞いても冬に聞いても良い曲
This is honestly a amazing song
Offspring all day!
Sup
That "fill" at 2:25 and the autotuned "California" crack me up so much. Lyrics to music, this perfectly reflects how shallow pop is.
LMAO never payed too much attention to it. Is that a fucking kick drum going DUDUDDUDUDU loooooooooool
Underrated song
Imagine if this was the first Offspring song someone heard.
Edit: to be clear this wasn't meant as an insult to the song itself or anyone who likes it, I also like it quite a bit myself.
right this was like the 5th first one i heard and i like it and i did then but i said to myself something like “oh they went a bit like panic then”
Hehehe that's me!
Oh was mine lol
Fun fact; it was the first song I heard. And that’s why I love them. LMAO
Yeah actually I think there are too many "first-timers" because the songs of the first homonym album are heavily downvoted and I guess it's from these first-timers who search for Offspring songs like this one and they listen to the old Punk tracks and they freak out.
2024 and I still love The offspring 🥴😎👽🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
✊🏽
Man Epic Respect for Dex... In his 50's in still kicking ass in the punk game!
My teacher is a good friend of me too. even We were together on an Offspring concert two years ago.
She is 50 year old, i'm 36.
She wished to dance for a song by these guys on my wedding.
So my wife , the teacher and i had a great time on "Cursing California"
I love these experimental rarities they make.
First time listening to this and it feels very 'Lonely Island'.
This is exactly why I love the offspring! They can poke fun at today's pop music and still make a damn catchy and fun song in the process. It's hard not to smile at this. Also how did I not hear this song until now?
Reminds me of "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M.
SECOND BEST SONG OF THE OFFSPRING
OFFSPRING FOR LIFE!!!!!!
I'm into their early stuff and a few good songs from the late part, but damn this song's catchy af
Its only about 8 years when this song came out but times back then was soo much better and easier.
Man, I love this band. The Offspring write better joke songs than most pop artists can write sincerely. XD
Lol even when they’re trying to replicate the shitty songwriting of today’s modern music it still slaps better than most pop artists
@@andonj251 lol exactly!
And it takes TEAMS of people to write that shitty music.
You guys say "most pop artists". Which ones, exactly? Do you know how many hundreds, thousands of pop artists are out there?
@@andonj251 See my above comment.
As an immigrant I can say this is how it is in the oc. Love this county man
All my holidays start listening this song. Good vibe!!!!
I don't want to like this song... But I have no choice... 🎶💃🏻
I can’t believe today is my first time hearing this, amazing.
3 years later, and its my first time ! :)
First time 7 months later for me
The deep meaningful lyrics of this song stay with you long after listening, thank you offspring!!
I know it's a parody song but Damn it's catchy
How is it a parody, though? It doesn't sound like one to me
Redstar2613 the album was serious, this Is why they did this song
Parody is the wrong term, it is more of a satire song. Like Pretty fly it isn't supposed to be serious and be more of a fun/joke song. (The second part was more for the confused people than anything)
The idea of satire is that it's meant to be funny. Everything about this song, even down to the fact that it got released, just makes me want to cry
«"California Cruisin' (Bumpin' in My Trunk)" [sic] whose title alone should tip you off to its intentions: it's a daft parody of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and "California Gurls", complete with bad rapping, auto-tuned chorus and a chintzy electro pulse. Why they feel the need for this sort of thing is baffling. Low "Self-Esteem," maybe?» by Eric Grandy, Google Play
Супер! Люблю The Offspring!
I love the joke songs like this that they put on every album to break up the seriousness
I like to sing U2's With or Without You over this
I am from Huntington Beach. Love This Song 🌊
Still listening to this in 2021....and still wondering who that hot chick is.
C'mon guys, this Is A JOKE, but it's Catchy and good!!!
I thought jokes were generally meant to be funny though
@@neilmiller2779 This is more of an ironic joke. The Offspring has always been pure punk, punk hating pop, the punk making a pop song makes this an ironic joke.
If you say so…
I dont care what anyone says. Serious or not. I love this song! Lol
Prefer their harder more serious stuff but this is fun and catchy
I feel like the only person that loves this song 😭😭
I am here to tell you, you're not!
@@jilltk987 yay!
You're not alone. I love it years later.
I love the Offspring
2021-Vibing😎
Dexter got a better flow than most rappers
It seems like they are never getting older!! It inspires!
Crazy that they're getting into their 60's now.
poppy offspring just my favorite
I always liked this song. Was fun to see offspring in Surrey a couple years ago
I Know This Band About 1994 Till Now...Still Rock On 2025 🤘🤘🤘
Actually dig this 😂
This song has grown on me.
Wrong decade, this is a huge song that never got to be
"summer time, the livins easy"
fun song. These guys crank out one great song after another.
The vocalist is already 53 years old! Can you believe in this?
Check out the newest one, Make It Allright!
That's the coolest band bus ever.
BTW, is this song a parody of a Katy Perry song?
(it's got Firework vibes in the first part)
I think it's more of a "california girls" parody, also by Katy Perry
@@Nov-5062 Maybe both :)
@@gkiss2030 probably
I am an Offspring fan... and I know that this song is just a parody of the Pop scene...
but goddammit... I FUCKIN' LOVE IT!
何回聴いてもいい曲だわ
I’m so addicted to this song lol I love all of them but this song is what I listen to while having my coffee 😁
I love this song!
Straight outta Huntington Beach...my hometown!!
Best song 👍👍👍
OMG...that's hilarious. The Offspring may have attained complete mastery of satire.
So many people think they sold out, no they just made another Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) and it seemed to go over people's heads somehow.
They've always been shit stirrers lol.
This song is epic!
Back in the days, I really hated this song but today I'm more relaxed about it, just a feelgood tune.
musica da minha adolescencia
Vim pela live do Luba. Não aguentava mais ele tocando que tô aqui viciada
This video reminds me of summer and how much I miss it now it’s almost winter here in England! 🤦🏻♀️
They're totally riffing on Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Black-Eyed Peas, and every other pop act. Kind of a revamp on Pretty Fly. I love it.
I immediately noticed how similar the autotune effect on the word California sounds to a part of Katy Perry's song California Girls.
Same. It's pretty funny. I wish I knew which video does have a party bus and whatever other elements the video has
@@davidalves6813 we like to party form the vengaboys is the only thing that comes to mind when it comes to a pop video with a school bus basically the six flags song lol
@@Karnage420698238 that's old as hell though. Also, not garbage.
The fact that you think that there is any similarities in the music of those three artists to begin with speaks volumes.
Where I'm from, this plays on the radio quite often
A broken down Volvo? That's definitely a work of fiction. Nice pop song BTW.
has sido el mejor y siempre lo seras
Yo también soy fanático a muerte de Brian Keith Holland (Dexter Holland)!!! :)
Offspring
Punk at its best just doing what they want!
Yes the hell of a tune! Thanks to the band!
Nice 70mm
Just broke up with my girlfriend and this song makes me smile. This is my all time favourite band love from Latvia
I still can't believe they had the balls to make this song the lead single to Days Go By lmao
Plot twist: “Cruising California” became an unprecedented smash hit, and now they only make songs like that.
Well when you're a genius and worth $90 mil I mean eff it!🤣🤣🤣
Apparently Dexter considers himself a Scientist first (he has a phd in molecular biology) and The Offspring is now a side project
The ultimate mix up
It actually became a top 40 hit in Japan of all places lol
Yess sir at huntington beach
It’s like a popsicle on a sunny day
Even though I am Australian, I am so proud of Team MAGA 😊👍
ALL SONGS OF OFFPRINGS ARA GOOD
Offspring has always had goofy songs like this, I dont know why people get upset over it, don't you remember Pretty Fly, Original Prankster?
これだいすき
Temazo
I’m a Japanese high school student 🇯🇵
I love this song ！！！！！！！！
Brilliant, no comments needed and even less are reviewed by musical reviewers
You guys are awesome I like your songs
I remember when this song first came out. Everyone hated it except for the ones who knew it was supposed to be a spoof. I lowkey liked it back then, but now I can see the true genius of this song.
The offspring deserves way more fans I don't see how some people don't like them
Younger people don't like these kind of stuff. Well, not all but I guess a lot can't relate to band music with their social media tiktok culture. They're more literal I guess.
@@soccreyes4647 That definitelly is true. Why? Lots of the youth now grow up in a mentally crashed society, where everyone takes himself (-> "themselves") WAY to serious, and cant laugh about at least itsy-bitsy issues. If you do, you are not WOKE enough.. so when bands like The Offspring satirizing songs - this is a no go and our very important woke youth cant handle it, because to them it feels like an attack against their social-justice-standards: "You are not suppose to do that, because you could hurt someones feelings .. someone who is totally woke and because of that has no more any humor anymore.."
Alright.. You know what? When I was young, we were NOT woke, we were high (more times then it was good for us) and we were not political-justice-warriors, we were skateboarders instead, .. and you know what? It was good.
Poor generation now.. I am happy I am not young during this sad days!
Hate me now (NAS)
Unfortunately, rock is no longer mainstream. Zoomers would rather listen to (c)rap music.
song of the god damn decade
I know its supposed to be a joke and all but I actually really like it
We probably are not going to be alright. But at least we have new offspring.
Can your bus just come get me, in Wisconsin?! ❤
I've been listening to this song in my gym and i never knew it's a parody and i never even tried to understand the lyrics😂😂 beat is catchy
Their joke songs have always have been really painful and this is no exception.
pra mim umas das melhores banda de rock
I haven't listened to The Offspring in a long time, but what brought me to this song was Noodles interview with Punknews. The interviewer explained this theory about this song and Noodles loved it and I had to hear it. And he was right. Plus it's hilarious and catchy.
you all are missing the point, its a parody/satire and somehow that kind of suspends the cringiness of it and morphs it into an actual fun song that anyone might like. its actually pretty genius. the people who like this type of music will like it automatically, and the hardcore rockers will like it for how silly it is. its a win win.
All the while using the same formula that the songs it's parodying use to become mainstream. Yup, it's pretty fucking genius, alright.
No way......
Thank you obvious captain
When you have to people but are so tired. Trying to build up an energy reserve for the evening
I love you dexter
oh it's SATIRE??!! oh thank GOD!!
I love this song. I wish someone cover this song