to P456 - I actually do think that the phrase "good earth" might be a reference to Pearl Buck's novel The Good Earth. This might be total over-analyzation on my part, but one of the novel's underlying themes is the notion that fortune and wealth are culturally destructive. This fits really nicely with the theme of the song itself; "California English" is about the degradation of language, issues of money/fame, and the de-evolution of American culture. I don't think this is that great of a leap -- besides, the phrase "good earth" isn't really something people say often, as simple as the words might seem.
Glad someone else thought of the novel -- once I gave it some deeper thought it actually kinda made sense!
to P456 - I actually do think that the phrase "good earth" might be a reference to Pearl Buck's novel The Good Earth. This might be total over-analyzation on my part, but one of the novel's underlying themes is the notion that fortune and wealth are culturally destructive. This fits really nicely with the theme of the song itself; "California English" is about the degradation of language, issues of money/fame, and the de-evolution of American culture. I don't think this is that great of a leap -- besides, the phrase "good earth" isn't really something people say often, as simple as the words might seem.
Glad someone else thought of the novel -- once I gave it some deeper thought it actually kinda made sense!