We know that "California Bloomer" is based on an older song called "Miss Lucy Long", but what is the meaning of the lyrics? I would like people to post their interpretations for discussion. What is the singer's feeling towards Miss Ella. Is she a former lover? Is he bitter? At the end of the song, he says he is going to leave her. This is the only indication that they have been "together". Mostly the song sounds like he is mocking her. History Bluffs may be able to explain this song.