Some say a genius, California dreaming in the sun

He'll never make it. The odds are a gazillion to one

Overcame adversity and taught the world to sing along

Then he stayed in bed for three years

Now the feeling is gone from a beautiful song that's a permanent part of my head

When they prop you on stage put a smile on your face and pretend you're a beach boy again

Inebriated, Landy made your decisions for you

Exploited your illness, write a song for a bucket of food

When I needed inspiration you were always there for me

Now I have to change the station

Overcame adversity and taught the world to sing along in a three part harmony