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.
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 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.