Hollywood
Connie Francis Lyrics


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Whose jalopy is covered with junk
But don't have any money for lunch?
It's Hollywood, it's Hollywood

Who's the local star
With the big, fine car?
It's Hollywood
Who wears the shady glasses after dark?
Who tries to talk the little girlie's into parking?
It's Hollywood, Hollywood

Who's the local yokel with
The horn rimmed bifocals?
It's Hollywood
Go, go, go

Who else would hold a cigarette like that?
Who else would wear a little Frenchy's hat?
No one but Hollywood, Hollywood

Who thinks he's been around
But ain't never been out of town?
It's Hollywood

I'll give you just one little guess
At who old Hollywood's trying to impress
You're right, it's Hollywood, Hollywood

Who's that farmer
Who think he's a charmer?
It's Hollywood

Yeah, it's Hollywood all right
Here Hollywood, here's a quarter




Go buy yourself some, ah, continental pants
Ascot, cigarette holder etc, etc

Overall Meaning

The song Hollywood by Connie Francis seems to be a critique of Hollywood culture and how superficial it can be. The opening lines introduce us to a character whose car is covered in junk and can't even afford lunch. This could be seen as a commentary on the struggles for people trying to make it big in Hollywood with limited resources. The song then switches to describing the stereotypical Hollywood star driving around in a fancy car and wearing sunglasses even at night. They are also depicted as trying to seduce young women to park with them. These lines seem to be pointing towards the idea that Hollywood celebrities can get away with anything just because of their status.


The lyrics then move on to point out the excessive fashion and style that is seen in Hollywood, with the Frenchy hat and horn-rimmed bifocals being highlighted. The final verse seems to sum up the message of the song by describing the idea that Hollywood pretends to be something that it is not. The farmer who thinks he is a charmer but is actually just part of the Hollywood culture suggests the idea that Hollywood is nothing more than an illusion. Overall, the song seems to be critiquing the superficiality and vanity of Hollywood and its culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Whose jalopy is covered with junk
Whose old car is full of useless stuff


But don't have any money for lunch?
But does not have enough money to buy food


It's Hollywood, it's Hollywood
That's what it's like in Hollywood, a place of stark contrasts


Who's the local star
Who is the famous person in the neighborhood


With the big, fine car?
Driving an expensive car


Who wears the shady glasses after dark?
Who wears sunglasses at night


Who tries to talk the little girlie's into parking?
Who tries to convince young girls to have sex with him


Who's the local yokel with
Who is the ignorant person in the neighborhood, wearing


The horn rimmed bifocals?
large glasses with thick frames and divided lenses


It's Hollywood
It is a place of many contrasts


Who else would hold a cigarette like that?
Who would hold a cigarette in such an unusual manner


Who else would wear a little Frenchy's hat?
Who else would wear such a hat from France


No one but Hollywood, Hollywood
Only in Hollywood would someone dress in such an unusual way


Who thinks he's been around
Who believes he has seen everything


But ain't never been out of town?
But has never left Hollywood


I'll give you just one little guess
I will give you one guess


At who old Hollywood's trying to impress
Who Hollywood is trying to make an impression on


You're right, it's Hollywood, Hollywood
You guessed it right, it's Hollywood


Who's that farmer
Who is that unqualified person


Who think he's a charmer?
Who thinks he can charm people


Yeah, it's Hollywood all right
Yes, it's really Hollywood


Here Hollywood, here's a quarter
Here you go, Hollywood, here's a small amount of money


Go buy yourself some, ah, continental pants
Go buy yourself some fashionable pants


Ascot, cigarette holder etc, etc
Buy accessories like Ascot, and a cigarette holder




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