Hollywood
Dirty Goods Lyrics
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I didn't mean to listen in, I didn't mean to listen in.
Holding your stomach in
Breaking promises
Breaking bread over wine
It's alright it's fine
And it's all in your mind
I didn't mean to listen in, I didn't mean to listen in.
Holding your stomach in
Breaking promises
Breaking bread over wine
It's alright it's fine
And it's all in your mind
Chourus:
I always said I always would
Meet you in hollywood
I always said I always knew
That I would never meet with you.
Buckerlin buckerlin buckerlin over and over and
I didn't mean to listen in, I didn't mean to listen in.
Playing your part in this art
And hopefully making a start
In life when the things that you like
Are taken from you in the night.
Husterlin husterlin husterlin over and over and
I didn't mean to listen in, I didn't mean to listen in.
Playing your part in this art
And hopefully making a start
In life when the things that you like
Are taken from you in the night.
Chourus:
I always said I always would
Meet you in hollywood
I always said I always knew
That I would never meet with you.
The song “Hollywood” by Dirty Goods, is an emotionally charged song about the illusion of fame and the false promises that come with it, especially in Hollywood. The track features repetitive use of “Buckerlin, buckerlin, buckerlin” and “Husterlin, husterlin, husterlin” which indicates the repetition of the same monotonous and meaningless promises that speak to the shallowness of the entertainment industry. The songwriter stresses that he didn't mean to listen in, which means that these are conversations he has overheard or events he has observed while being on the periphery. The lyrics “Holding your stomach in, breaking promises, breaking bread over wine” express a feeling of being trapped, pretending to be someone else, and going back on promises in order to fit in with the scene.
The chorus of the song talks about the disillusionment the artist feels with the entertainment industry and their desire to escape it. The lyrics “I always said I always would meet you in Hollywood, I always said I always knew that I would never meet with you” reflect the conflict of wanting to achieve fame, yet being aware of the pitfalls that come with it. The verse “Playing your part in this art, and hopefully making a start in life when the things that you like, are taken from you in the night” speaks to the artist’s intention of pursuing their passion for music, but being afraid of losing it in the harsh world of Hollywood.
Overall, “Hollywood” by Dirty Goods is a poignant critique of the entertainment industry and the culture of celebrity in general, capturing the dark side of the glitz and glamour associated with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Buckerlin buckerlin buckerlin over and over and
Repetition of meaningless words that has been heard before over and over again.
I didn't mean to listen in, I didn't mean to listen in.
I didn't intend to eavesdrop, I didn't mean to listen to what was being said.
Holding your stomach in
Hiding one's anxiety or fear by controlling their physical reactions.
Breaking promises
Not keeping your word, failing to fulfill a commitment.
Breaking bread over wine
Sharing food and drink in a seemingly peaceful manner, while actually being at odds with each other.
It's alright it's fine
A false sense of assurance given to oneself or others, trying to hide one's worries and troubles.
And it's all in your mind
Your problems and fears are not real, they only exist in your thoughts.
Chourus:
Recurring part of a song, usually with the same lyrics and melody.
I always said I always would
Meet you in hollywood
I promised we would meet in Hollywood, implying that we would be successful and famous one day.
I always said I always knew
That I would never meet with you.
I knew deep down that our paths would never cross, despite my promise of success and fame.
Playing your part in this art
And hopefully making a start
In life when the things that you like
Are taken from you in the night.
Acting out your role in the entertainment industry, hoping to begin a career, but realizing that your dreams can be easily taken away from you.
Husterlin husterlin husterlin over and over and
Another repetition of meaningless words that has already been heard before.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.