California (Hustle and Flow)
Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes, Social Distortion
Contributors
| Vocals, Guitar: | Mike Ness |
| Guitar, Backup Vocals: | Jonny Wickersham |
| Bass, Backup Vocals: | Brent Harding |
| Drums: | David Hidalgo Jr. |
Lyrics
Runnin’ around like you’re front page news
Lonely eyes and your motorcycle boots
Tattooed heart and your jet-black hair
Runnin’ round like you don’t care
Half Chorus:
Take me down take me on down the line
Well I was born babe with nothing to lose
But the black man taught me how to sing the blues
Made a little life outta rock ‘n’ roll
And that crazy California, hustle and flow
Chorus:
Take me down; take me on down the line
Shake me down; shake me on down the line
Well I went too fast with that rhythm and booze
Almost ended up dead like all those other fools
Everyone’s got some sorta ball and chain
What’s life without a little pain?
Chorus:
Take me down; take me on down the line
Shake me down; shake me on down the line
Livin’ in a Hollywood movie dream
And I’m still reachin’ for the stars
Life gets hard and then it gets good
Like I always knew it would
Runnin’ around like you’re front page news
Lonely eyes and your motorcycle boots
Tattooed heart and your jet-black hair
Runnin’ round like you don’t care
Chorus:
Take me down; take me on down the line
Shake me down; shake me on down the line
Upcoming Shows
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4.3.2026Miami, FLLittle Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2026
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6.3.2026Sölvesborg, SwedenSweden Rock Festival 2026
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6.3.2026Oslo, NorwaySentrum Scene
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6.6.2026Nürburg, GermanyRock am Ring 2026
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6.7.2026Nürburg, GermanyRock am Ring 2026
Artist Bio
Social Distortion
Orange County’s Social Distortion returns with its first album in 15 years with Born to Kill. Armed with 11 urgent songs, Mike Ness continues to …
Contact
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Official Site
www.socialdistortion.com
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Publicity
Jasmine Muldrow
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Licensing
Hector Martinez
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US Booking Agent
Andy Somers APA
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EU Booking Agent
Martin Horne X-ray Touring Limited
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EU Label Contact
Alma Lilic
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Australia Label Contact
Dave Jiannis
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Canada Label Contact
Tonni Maruyama