Hollywood Role
Ali Thomson Lyrics

The verses of Ali Thomson's Hollywood Role are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation, but they revolve around the idea of performing or presenting oneself in a certain way in the public eye. The first verse starts with a reference to a "Kingdom" and an altar, which could be interpreted as a religious reference. The next few lines mention hoping and praying for an easy way, suggesting the desperation of someone trying to succeed in a cutthroat industry like Hollywood. The chorus, with its repeated "Hey Mister" and "Hey sister" lines, seems to suggest that the media and entertainment industry are creating narratives about people and using them for their own profit. And finally, the line about "playing another Hollywood role" suggests that even those who are being exploited by the industry are complicit in presenting a certain version of themselves to the public.

The second verse continues this theme of disillusionment and loss of meaning. It mentions "love is the truth," which could be interpreted as an antidote to the superficiality of the entertainment industry. The line "forgiving is easy if we'll all find the time" suggests that people are too caught up in their own careers and their public image to take the time to think about forgiveness or understanding others. The verse concludes with a sense of confusion and a lack of meaning or direction, with the line "down on the street, the meaning has gone."

Overall, Hollywood Role seems to be a critique of the entertainment industry and the way it exploits people's desires for fame and success. It suggests that people are often complicit in their own exploitation, and that the focus on image and narrative takes away from deeper feelings like love and forgiveness.