Hollywood
Bloodfire vs. Jay-Z Lyrics

It ain't for everybody
Hollywood and its effects are not for everyone

Welcome to Hollywood, baby
Get ready for some good and bad times in this city of fame and fortune

Take my picture
Let's capture this moment of opportunity and record it forever

You comin' with?
Are you ready to join me in this journey and share it together?

Let's not even talk about it
There's no need to hesitate or overthink it, let's just do it

Let's do it
Let's take action and make it happen

I see your jealousy as you're watching (I see you watching)
I can sense your envious feelings as you're observing me

You're watching (it's all good)
I see you looking at me and it's fine, no worries

It's kinda sexy to me (I love it)
Your admiration and desire for what I have is attractive to me

How you're watching, you're watching
The intensity of your attention towards me is noticeable

I see your face (I see your face)
I can discern your expression and emotions

You want to touch it (you want to touch it)
You crave the experience and the perks of my lifestyle

Come to my place (come to the crib)
Let's meet up at my home and discuss it further

And let's discuss it (let's chop it up)
Let's talk about it in a casual and laid-back way

Tonight you'll be (tonight you goin' be a superstar, baby)
Tonight, you'll get a taste of what it feels like to be a famous and successful person

A superstar
Someone who is loved, admired, and known by many people

Come, let me sign you up (let's get into it)
Let's make a deal or a contract that will benefit both of us

Oh, it's the lights (you're blinded by the)
The allure and glamour of Hollywood can be overwhelming and disorienting

Action! (You need that)
The excitement and stimulation of a busy and fast-paced lifestyle is addicting

Hollywood (uh, uh, uh, uh)
The city of movie stars and dreams that can come true

Paparazzi spots me in the lobby of my high rise
The photographers and media constantly follow and document my every move

I hide behind my shades because the fame is blindin' my eyes
I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the bright flashes of cameras and the overwhelming attention

My god, I know how Ozzy Oz must have felt when he was Oz hot
I understand how it feels like to be a celebrity and reach the peak of success

As I have got, I have got to make this stop
As my fame grows, I have to find a way to cope with the negative aspects of it

People often warn me that the fame ain't for the faint of heart
Many people caution me that being famous is not easy and requires thick skin

It'll change those who said they had love for you into strangers
Fame can cause people who used to love and support you to turn their backs on you

When your fame starts, it's a chain reaction
Once you become famous, everything around you changes and affects your life

Locomotion like when a train departs
Everything starts moving fast and beyond your control, like a train leaving the station

Stranger things have happened
Crazier and more unexpected events have occurred in this city of dreams and nightmares

Rappin', stackin' platinum plaquin'
I'm a successful rapper with many records sold, earning a lot of money

Born in Brooklyn, got a place in Manhattan
I grew up in Brooklyn and have a house in Manhattan

Goin' back to Brooklyn to escape the madness
Sometimes, I need to retreat to my hometown to get away from the craziness of Hollywood

When your friends is Chris and Gwyneth
When you have famous and influential friends such as Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow

When your girl is more famous than Juventus
When your girlfriend is more renowned and admired than one of the most successful football clubs in the world (Juventus)

Then it's time to get all your windows tinted
It's time to take precautions and protect your privacy by tinting your car windows

Keep your eyes squinted, it's goin' flash any minute
Be careful and prepared, as photographers can take pictures of you at any moment

The music biz is like musical chairs
The music industry is unpredictable, competitive, and constantly changing

It's about where you standin' when the music stop spinnin'
Your success depends on where you are and what you do when the opportunities run out

You got to get it
You have to pursue success and fame with all your effort and ability

Do you want it?
Are you willing to accept the consequences and responsibilities that come with fame?

But you don't need it
You can live a happy and fulfilling life without seeking fame and fortune

Till you do, till you do
But if you haven't tasted the excitement and rewards of fame yet, you won't understand

Hey mister, page sixer
Hey, journalist for Page Six (New York Post gossip column)

A-lister, you're in the midst of
You're interviewing a famous and influential person

The ride of your life, but you gotta keep them hits up
This is a thrilling and unforgettable experience, but you need to keep producing great content to maintain your relevance

Can't put your guard down, gotta keep your mitts up
You can't relax and let your defenses down, you have to stay alert and prepared

Take a sip, sir, it's so intoxicating ain't it?
Have a drink, sir, it's so exciting and exhilarating, isn't it?

Try not to get jaded
Try not to become cynical or disillusioned by the dark side of fame and Hollywood

Hollywood's been good to ya
You've been fortunate and successful in Hollywood so far

Startin' to feel like buzz to ya
You're starting to feel addicted and dependent on your fame and achievements

Don't lie, go on fly, you're addicted to the light
Be honest, you enjoy and crave the attention and spotlight of Hollywood

Without the fame, how you gon' survive?
If you lose your fame and fortune, can you still live happily and comfortably?

It's like livin' on heroin, you so high
The feeling and experience of fame is similar to taking drugs, it's addictive and powerful

And everybody's warning you about it (I tried to tell you)
Many people warn you about the dangers and downsides of fame and Hollywood

And once you taste it you can't live without it (it's addicting)
Once you start experiencing the rewards and excitement of Hollywood, it's difficult to let them go

Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (you sure you want this, baby?)
You can't stop living with fame and Hollywood just because you decide to (are you sure you want to live like this?)

It's now a part of you, it's now a part of you (it's a part of you)
Fame and Hollywood are now embedded in your identity and personality

Wanna be seen now, groupies
You want to be observed and appreciated by fans and admirers

Now you've become what you once despised
You've turned into the kind of famous and superficial person you used to criticize

James Dean, John Belushi, blow your whole life trying to live in the lights
Many famous and talented people, such as James Dean and John Belushi, succumbed to the pressures and temptations of Hollywood

Heroin's following, Marilyn hopping over the edge
The use of heroin is common among celebrities and Marilyn Monroe also died due to the negative effects of fame and loneliness

It's like Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin also died due to the excess and extremes of fame and rock and roll lifestyle

River Pheonix, Jimi Hendrix
River Phoenix's career and life were cut short due to drug overdoses, while Jimi Hendrix died at the height of his fame due to asphyxia

Jimmy Morrison, all of them ended by Hollywood
Jim Morrison's life and career also ended due to the toxicity and excess of Hollywood

Thank God for Hollywood
Despite its negative aspects, Hollywood provided opportunities and dreams to many people

Hollywood
A place of creativity, innovation, and entertainment that attracts people from all over the world

You sure you want this, baby?
Are you absolutely certain that you want to seek fame and fortune in Hollywood?

Hollywood, it's the most addictive drug in the world
Fame and Hollywood are the most irresistible, compelling, and powerful forces in people's lives

You want the fame
You desire and long for the recognition, admiration, and status that come with fame

You want the lights
You crave and enjoy the excitement, stimulation, and attention of Hollywood