Getting high, Californicating

from Kanye West (Ft. 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T) – Mercy Lyrics 3 on Rap Genius

A portmanteau of the words ‘California’ and ‘fornication,’ popularized by Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this case it simply means chilling out, getting high and basking in the superficial and pleasurable. Also, Californication is a show on showtime with David Duchovney. The main character is always high and drunk and partying

Big Sean was born in Santa Monica, California.

He could also be saying he’s medicating California style, hence “Californicating.”

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