Time is a treacherous foe. Memories are its desired plunder. Growing old is difficult. Memories aid us in the coping process. The freedom to walk down familiar streets, or visit nostalgic locations is a blessing. What a tragedy it can be to live so far from where you grew up - unable to feed yourself with reminders. Thus, memories can slowly starve and die. California is a song about moving away - about regret and resilience told through song and letters between Steven and California.