Phillips spent her childhood in New York, California and South Africa. When she was 13, she became a model to escape boarding school and became one of the youngest people to grace the cover of Interview Magazine and Italian Vogue. Bijou also appeared in several ads for Calvin Klein.
At 17, she acquired a record deal and began work on her album ‘I’d Rather Eat Glass’ produced by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison.
She was later cast in “Black and White” by director James Toback and garnered nothing but glowing praise from critics for her performance. Larry Clark cast her in “Bully” which led The Hollywood Reporter to name her one of 2002’s “Shooting Stars” of tomorrow. Bijou continues to make great films with last year’s role opposite Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger in “The Door in the Floor”, a film adaptation of John Irving’s novel “A Widow For One Year”. She most recently completed a leading role opposite Anne Hathaway in Oscar winning writer, Stephan Gaghan’s “Havoc”, directed by Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Barbara Kopple.
Recent projects include Venom, an appearance on CSI, Dark Streets and the 2007 sequel to Hostel, untitled Hostel : Part II.
Hawaii
Bijou Phillips Lyrics
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She likes it loud
He likes his bath water hot
She's not to read his paper, wow
He wants another daughter
But she's through with labor
It's so much more exciting
Somewhere pleasant
Like Hawaii in the fall
Like Hawaii spring or summer
It's Hawaii after all
He wants a macaw
She doesn't mind
They watch the X-Files
Sundays at nine
She said we'll make a daughter
It's gotta be just perfect
It's so much more exciting
Somewhere pleasant
Like Hawaii in the winter
Like Hawaii in the fall
Like Hawaii spring or summer
It's Hawaii after all
The plane is overcrowded
The hotel is too tall
The souvenirs are cheesy
Little dancing hula dolls
And he's her big kahuna
With plastic lai and all
And she is still his cheesy little dancing hula doll
In Hawaii in the winter
In Hawaii in the fall
In Hawaii spring or summer
It's Hawaii after all
Aloha
The song "Hawaii" by Bijou Phillips is a playful depiction of a couple's quirks and desires. The verses contrast the husband and wife's differing preferences, from arguing and enjoying loud activities to bath water temperature and reading habits. While the husband wishes for another daughter, the wife implies that she's content with the family they have. However, they share a vision for a perfect, exotic vacation in Hawaii during any season.
Despite some minor inconveniences such as overcrowded planes and cheesy souvenirs, the couple continues to enjoy their getaway in Hawaii where the man assumes the role of a big kahuna, and the woman becomes his cheesy little dancing hula doll. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "It's Hawaii after all," which is a reminder of the enjoyment they both experienced on their trip.
In general, the song can be seen as a lighthearted portrayal of a couple's differences and similarities, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences and enjoyment of life.
Line by Line Meaning
He likes to argue
He enjoys engaging in debates
She likes it loud
She enjoys loud music
He likes his bath water hot
He prefers hot water for his bath
She's not to read his paper, wow
She is prohibited from reading his newspaper
He wants another daughter
He desires to have a female child
But she's through with labor
However, she is done with giving birth
It's so much more exciting
It is much more thrilling than their current situation
Somewhere pleasant
They want to travel to a pleasant location
Like Hawaii in the winter
They want to go to Hawaii during the winter season
Like Hawaii in the fall
They want to go to Hawaii during the fall season
Like Hawaii spring or summer
They want to go to Hawaii during the spring or summer season
It's Hawaii after all
Regardless of the season, Hawaii is always a pleasant destination
He wants a macaw
He desires to have a macaw as a pet
She doesn't mind
She has no opposition to the idea
They watch the X-Files
They watch the television series 'The X-Files'
Sundays at nine
They watch the X-Files on Sundays at nine o'clock
She said we'll make a daughter
She agreed to having another child in hopes of having a daughter
It's gotta be just perfect
The conditions must be perfect for them to have another child
The plane is overcrowded
The plane they are traveling on has too many passengers
The hotel is too tall
The hotel they are staying in has too many floors
The souvenirs are cheesy
The souvenirs they see are tacky and low-quality
Little dancing hula dolls
They see small dolls that dance hula
And he's her big kahuna
He is her significant other
With plastic lai and all
He even wears a plastic lei
And she is still his cheesy little dancing hula doll
He still sees her as his tacky, dancing hula doll
In Hawaii in the winter
Even in Hawaii during the winter season
In Hawaii in the fall
Even in Hawaii during the fall season
In Hawaii spring or summer
Even in Hawaii during the spring or summer season
It's Hawaii after all
But regardless of what season they are in, it is still Hawaii
Aloha
A greeting or farewell in Hawaiian culture
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric M Bazilian, Bijou Phillips
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