40 days in Hollywood 40 nights in hell
How's life in your comfort zone?
Out here on sacred ground I'm doing swell
The new word is I'm crazy could have told you that before
But if you've got the guts to join me leave your sandals at the door
Because there's no turning back, no wasting time
No giving up on what I know is mine
No way I'm stopping not a chance I'm backing down
I've come to fight for mercy and take this angel town

I hear it so clear it pounds upon my heart
Who will give ear, and sacrifice to start
Am I alone? If so, it is well with me
Do you know that the truth will set you free

40 days in Hollywood, 40 nights in Hell
Sweet seduction plagues the streets I know now why she fell
But there's no time for distractions and I will not close my eyes
I'm hunting for the hurting, desperate in their cries


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Hollywood Lyrics as written by Kendall Payne Glen Ballard

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    This sounds like she's on the missions field in Hollywood, which is almost laughable...talk about a place where it seems completely impossible for God to get in. I like that a few of Kendall's songs are just about getting out into the city and helping people (who, in this song, are trapped and don't know the truth).

    ReginkaLovesToJamon July 24, 2006   Link
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    This song isn't necessarily about being in Hollywood. Its about leaving your comfort zone to minister to the world...even if you are the only one doing it.

    michellenicole03on February 16, 2007   Link

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