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Hollywood Lyrics
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Could you be a teenage idol
Could you be a movie star
When l turn on my T.V.
Will you smile and wave at me, telling Oparah who you are.
So you want to be a rock star
With blue eyed bunnies in your bed
Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this, you'll be famous cause you're dead.
[Chorus]
So don't go higher, for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
I don't want to take you dancing
When you're dancing with the world
Well you can flash your caviar and your million dollar car
I don't need that kind of girl
but could you be that next sensation or will you set the latest style
You don't need a catchy song
Cause the kids will sing along
When you shoot it with a smile
[Chorus]
So don't go higher, for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
So don't fly higher for your fire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
Na na na na na na na na na na
Keep it on your head, Hollywood is dead.
Well you can do the mighty tango
You can start your little band
You can swing from vine to vine
While the kiddies wait in line
With the money in their hands
But if you get to California
Save a piece of gold for me
If it's the only thing you save
Then I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on tv.
[Chorus]
So don't go higher for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
So don't fly higher [oh don't fly higher] for your fire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you, you can find it in yourself
Love what is true and the world will come to you, you can find it in yourself
No no no no no
[Na na na na na na na na na na na]
Keep it in your head Hollywood is dead
Come come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo
Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah
Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you, you can find it in yourself
Get it in your head Hollywood is dead
Hollywood is dead, bay bay bay baby
Could you be a teenage idol
Could you be a movie star
When l turn on my T.V.
Will you smile and wave at me, telling Oparah who you are.
So you want to be a rock star
With blue eyed bunnies in your bed
Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this, you'll be famous cause you're dead.
So don't go higher, for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
When you're dancing with the world
Well you can flash your caviar and your million dollar car
I don't need that kind of girl
but could you be that next sensation or will you set the latest style
You don't need a catchy song
Cause the kids will sing along
When you shoot it with a smile
So don't go higher, for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
Na na na na na na na na na na
Keep it on your head, Hollywood is dead.
You can start your little band
You can swing from vine to vine
While the kiddies wait in line
With the money in their hands
But if you get to California
Save a piece of gold for me
If it's the only thing you save
Then I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on tv.
So don't go higher for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself.
No no no no no
[Na na na na na na na na na na na]
Keep it in your head Hollywood is dead
Come come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo
Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah
Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you, you can find it in yourself
Get it in your head Hollywood is dead
Hollywood is dead, bay bay bay baby
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I believe that this song relates to many Californians, not to say that other cultures or people from different places can't relate to it. What I'm saying, is that this song represents the dream of hollywood handing you everything you could dream for. Yet it asks only for your soul in return. As said within the song lyrics, "when you're rich that you sold yourself for this", thus showing the meaning of people giving up everything and everyone for a shot at fame and fortune. Yet they don't realize the path that it will lead and how all of it is only a soft, velvet, fading illusion and the moment you touch it, it will dissolve at your fingertips.
Incredible insight. I agree with you on the meaning of this song.
Incredible insight. I agree with you on the meaning of this song.
I think it's not necessarily about Californians specifically, but more about people who think that if they "go Hollywood" or become famous, their life will be perfect, whereas becoming famous can lead you to becoming materialistic, conceited, a drunkard, etc.
I think it's not necessarily about Californians specifically, but more about people who think that if they "go Hollywood" or become famous, their life will be perfect, whereas becoming famous can lead you to becoming materialistic, conceited, a drunkard, etc.
The general message that I'm getting is that sometimes, things aren't as good as they seem.
The general message that I'm getting is that sometimes, things aren't as good as they seem.
I'd like to add that where it says: "So you want to be a rock star With blue eyed bunnies in your bed Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this, you'll be famous cause you're dead." I think he is referring to Kurt Cobain, who received most of his fame after he passed.