Welcome to Hollywood
Beyonce Lyrics
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(Uhhhh) Welcome to Hollywood baby
(Take a picture) Uh huh, you coming with? (Let's not even talk about it)
Let's do it (Let's Go!)
I see your jealousy as you're watching
You're watching
It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching (You're watching)
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be a superstar
Come let me sign you up
(Let's get into it)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood!
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood
You gots to get it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Do you want it?
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
But you don't need it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Until do you do, until do you do
Oh oh oh, hey
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be (uh)
A superstar
Come let me sign you up (up, up, up)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood (come on, come on, come on)
You hear it screamin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
The cameras rollin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
You're so addictive
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Like Hollywood
Nothing like hollywood
Oh oh oh, hey
And everybody's warning you about it (Oh!)
And once you taste you can't live without it (No, no, no, no!)
Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (Oh!)
It's now a part of you (It's now a part of you)
And everybody warning you about it (Hey!)
And once you taste it, you can't live
Ooh it's the lights (It's the lights, you're blinded by the)
Action! (Action, you need that)
Hollywood (Hollywood)
Ooh it's the lights (Satisfaction, you're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (So addictive, you need that)
Hollywood (Hey, Hollywood)
Now you wanna be seen as male groupies
Now you've become what you once despised
James Dean, John Belushi
Blow your whole life, tryna' live in the lights
Heroines followin' Marilyn Hoppin'
Over the edges like Janice Joplin
River Phoenix, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Morrison
All of them ended by Hollywood
I see your face and uh you wanna touch it, yeah
Come to my place and we can discuss it
Hollywood, welcome to Hollywood
In the song Welcome to Hollywood, Beyoncé criticizes the culture of Hollywood and speaks to those who are tempted by its glamour, cautioning them to be aware of the perils of fame. Beyoncé warns that the culture of Hollywood can be seductive, and how vulnerable and insecure people fall victim to it. It shows how people's desire for fame and success can outweigh the risk and the potential danger that comes with it. The lines "I see your jealousy while watching / It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching" illustrate how people can be envious of those caught up in the culture of Hollywood, and the singer finds it somewhat appealing.
Beyoncé uses an extended metaphor of a drug addiction. In this case, the drug is the satisfaction of fame that people crave when they go to Hollywood. It is compared to a substance that people become addicted to, and as the song progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that Beyoncé is warning people not to fall into the trap of addiction that is living in Hollywood. The chorus is full of "oohs" and "ahhs," which make listeners feel starstruck and in shock about everything happening around them. In the end, the song suggests that people should be aware of what they're getting into before they go to Hollywood, and if they're not careful, they will be caught up in the craziness and eventually lose themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't for everybody!
Hollywood is not for everyone, only those who are willing to do what it takes to succeed.
(Uhhhh) Welcome to Hollywood baby
Welcome to the land of dreams and fame, where people come to make it big.
(Take a picture) Uh huh, you coming with? (Let's not even talk about it)
Are you ready to enter the world of Hollywood and all its glitz and glamour? Let's not discuss the challenges and pitfalls.
Let's do it (Let's Go!)
Let's proceed and embrace everything Hollywood has to offer.
I see your jealousy as you're watching
I notice that you're envious as you watch me in Hollywood.
You're watching
You're paying close attention and observing me.
It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching (You're watching)
I find it attractive and appealing that you're keeping an eye on me here in Hollywood.
I see your face (I see your face)
I notice your facial expressions and reactions.
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
You desire to physically interact with me.
Come to my place (Come to my place)
Come to my home or location.
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Let's chat or talk about it.
Tonight you'll be a superstar
Tonight you will achieve great fame and success.
Come let me sign you up
Allow me to sign you up on a record label so you can start your journey to stardom.
(Let's get into it)
Let's start this process right away.
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
The lights and bright colors of Hollywood can be overwhelming and captivating.
Action! (You need that)
People crave the excitement and energy of Hollywood.
Hollywood!
This is what the song is all about.
Satisfaction! (You need that)
People need to feel satisfied in their pursuit of success in Hollywood.
You gots to get it
You need to work hard and strive to achieve success in Hollywood.
Oh oh oh oh
These are vocalizations that add energy and emotion to the song.
Do you want it?
Are you sure you want success in Hollywood?
But you don't need it
Perhaps you don't really need the fame and fortune that Hollywood can offer.
Until do you do, until do you do
Only you can decide if fame and fortune are worth it for you.
Tonight you'll be (uh)
Tonight you will achieve great success and fame.
A superstar
You will become a well-known and celebrated celebrity.
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
The bright lights of Hollywood can be hypnotic and irresistible.
Hollywood
This line repeats the theme of the song.
You hear it screamin'
You can hear the excited screams of fans and paparazzi.
The cameras rollin'
The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood.
You're so addictive
Success in Hollywood can be very addicting.
Like Hollywood
This line emphasizes that it's not just the person, but the whole environment of Hollywood that can be addicting.
Nothing like hollywood
There is nothing else that compares to the allure and excitement of Hollywood.
And everybody's warning you about it (Oh!)
Everyone warns you about the challenges and risks of pursuing success and fame in Hollywood.
And once you taste you can't live without it (No, no, no, no!)
Once you experience the excitement and success of Hollywood, you may become addicted to it.
Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (Oh!)
It's not because you choose to be addicted to Hollywood, but because the environment and lifestyle make it difficult to leave.
It's now a part of you (It's now a part of you)
Hollywood becomes a significant part of who you are as a person.
And everybody warning you about it (Hey!)
People continue to warn you about the challenges and risks of Hollywood.
And once you taste it, you can't live
Once you succeed and experience life as a celebrity in Hollywood, it becomes difficult to leave.
Now you wanna be seen as male groupies
You now aspire to be like the male groupies in Hollywood, who follow celebrities around and try to get noticed.
Now you've become what you once despised
You have become like the people you used to despise.
Blow your whole life, tryna' live in the lights
You risk wasting your entire life trying to live in the spotlight of Hollywood.
Heroines followin' Marilyn Hoppin'
Women continue to emulate the behaviors of famous movie star Marilyn Monroe.
Over the edges like Janice Joplin
People who achieve success in Hollywood often struggle with addiction and mental health issues, like famous musician Janice Joplin.
River Phoenix, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Morrison
These are famous celebrities who died young after struggling with addiction and other issues in Hollywood.
All of them ended by Hollywood
All of these celebrities ultimately met an untimely death due to their involvement in the stressful and difficult environment of Hollywood.
Come to my place and we can discuss it
This line repeats earlier lyrics.
Welcome to Hollywood
This is the final line of the song, bringing it all full circle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Reginald Perry, Shawn Carter, Schaffer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JayArchangell
Lyrics:
It ain't for everybody!
(Uhhhh) Welcome to Hollywood baby
(Take a picture) Uh huh, you coming with? (Let's not even talk about it)
Let's do it (Let's Go!)
I see your jealousy as you're watching
You're watching
It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching (You're watching)
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be a superstar
Come let me sign you up
(Let's get into it)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood!
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood
You gots to get it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Do you want it?
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
But you don't need it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Until do you do, until do you do
Oh oh oh, hey
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be (uh)
A superstar
Come let me sign you up (up, up, up)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood (come on, come on, come on)
You hear it screamin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
The cameras rollin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
You're so addictive
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Like Hollywood
Nothing like hollywood
Oh oh oh, hey
And everybody's warning you about it (Oh!)
And once you taste you can't live without it (No, no, no, no!)
Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (Oh!)
It's now a part of you (It's now a part of you)
And everybody warning you about it (Hey!)
And once you taste it, you can't live
Ooh it's the lights (It's the lights, you're blinded by the)
Action! (Action, you need that)
Hollywood (Hollywood)
Ooh it's the lights (Satisfaction, you're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (So addictive, you need that)
Hollywood (Hey, Hollywood)
Now you wanna be seen as male groupies
Now you've become what you once despised
James Dean, John Belushi
Blow your whole life, tryna' live in the lights
Heroines followin' Marilyn Hoppin'
Over the edges like Janice Joplin
River Phoenix, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Morrison
All of them ended by Hollywood
I see your face and uh you wanna touch it, yeah
Come to my place and we can discuss it
Hollywood, welcome to Hollywood
@KL-bg8fi
This song ain't no joke. Once you get a taste of Hollywood most don't and won't go back. The song has truth to it.
@meralEdwt
i feel like music industry is more scarier than acting industry ??
@KL-bg8fi
Miral Eldawlatly I think you're right 👍
@kathyplummer-sermon9299
Miral Eldawlatly Both equally trecherous to young naive people looking for fame smh
@KL-bg8fi
@@kathyplummer-sermon9299 Agreed.
@theodoreroosevelt7471
You mean young bey?
@Tyra_Richards
"come to my place and lets discuss it, tonight you'll be a superstar, come let me sign you up" makes me think casting couch and the producers and directors who try to take advantage of people in Hollywood using their title and power
@terrywhitney9768
Beyonce been exposing Hollywood's shadiness.
@arielladesouza9131
Now she is the shadiness... #changestocome
@kiythm16
@@arielladesouza9131No, she’s playing her role. Bigger people are moving the chess, not Beyonce’.