Hollywood
Cranberries Lyrics
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In my head
It's me and you we are in bed
We are in bed
You've always been there when I called
When I called
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all
[Chorus]
This is not Hollywood
Like I understood
Is not Hollywood
Like, like, like
Get away, get away,
Is there anybody there?
Get away, get away,
Is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away, away
I've got a picture in my room
In my room
I will return there I presume
It will be soon
The greatest irony of all
Should do all
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Hollywood" by Cranberries depict a relationship that is long-distance and perhaps on the verge of ending. The singer has a picture in their head of being with their partner in bed, which highlights the physical distance between them. Despite the distance, the partner has always been there when the singer called, which indicates a sense of dependency on the partner. However, the chorus reveals a bleak reality - this is not Hollywood, as the singer had once believed. The notion of Hollywood evokes images of glamour and fantasy, but the reality is much different. The repetition of "get away" suggests a desire to escape this disillusionment.
The second verse continues with the theme of physical distance, as the singer has a picture of their partner in their room and plans to return soon. The greatest irony of all is that the reality of this relationship is not glamorous at all. This ironic realization fuels the chorus' questioning of the reality of their situation. The song's message is that the fantasy of Hollywood and the reality of everyday life can be two very different things, and that sometimes one needs to get away from the fantasy to face the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a picture in my head
I have an idea in my mind
In my head
This is just my imagination
It's me and you we are in bed
I fantasize about you and me being intimate
You've always been there when I called
You have been reliable and available
When I called
Whenever I needed you
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all
You have been there more than anyone else, consistently
This is not Hollywood
Real life is not like movies
Like I understood
Like I used to believe
Get away, get away,
I need to escape
Is there anybody there?
Is there anyone who can help me?
I've got a picture in my room
I have a memory in my personal space
In my room
This is my private space
I will return there I presume
I plan to revisit that memory
It will be soon
I will do it in the near future
The greatest irony of all
The biggest contrast of reality
Should do all
It is not always as it seems
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all
It is not as fancy or exciting as portrayed
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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Primera Calle de la Soledad
I've got a picture in my head, in my head.
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed.
You've always been there when I call, when I call.
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all.
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
I've got a picture in my room, in my room.
I will return there I presume, it should be soon.
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall.
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all...
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
This is not Hollywood, runaway,
This is not Hollywood,
Tulio Pariz
"Hollywood"
I've got a picture in my head, in my head.
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed.
You've always been there when I call, when I call.
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all.
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
I've got a picture in my room, in my room.
I will return there I presume, it should be soon.
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall.
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all...
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
This is not Hollywood, runaway,
This is not Hollywood.
Lucigaïah
" I've got a picture in my head, in my head
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed
You'll always be there when I call, when I call
You'll always be there most of all, all, all, all
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood, Light Light Light
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood, Light Light Light
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy !!
Get away, get away, get away
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy!!
I've got a picture in my room, in my room
I will return there I presume, it should be soon
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood. Light Light Light!
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood. Light Light Light
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away
Aaa aaaaa AWWWWwwwway!!!
Get away, get away,
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy!!
This is not Hollywood
THIS IS NOT HOLLYWOOD
Light Light Light
LIGHT "
Stef Euphoria
This Album is a MASTERPIECE. RIP Dolores 💞
Angsty Breadstyx
I grew up with this band. It was always my dream ever since I was 5 to see them in concert. Sadly, I wasn't able to. RIP Dolores. We love you
Ronnie Lopez
Wait she died???
Angsty Breadstyx
@Ronnie Lopez yeah. Did a few years ago now.
Sarah Jane
The cranberries remind me of my mother, i grew up listening to this. Brings back such great memories ❤
Nauta Z
Is really Sarah Connor your Name 😱❤️
João André
For fans of heavy music, Thou and Emma Ruth Rundle really put an awesome version of this song on their new EP.
fungifago
Hearing the riffs of the song makes total sense a band like Thou cover it, and it's a banger
BANKAL
yeah and its just fckin great !!!
Marco Antonio
Malhela sangostino.. Who is that band thou? I don't know it... What are you talking about? míster