In 2021, Bell pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment and subsequently relocated to Mexico to reestablish his public image.
Hollywood Girl
Drake Bell Lyrics
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No, I'm not when you ask
Nope
Kind of I yes
Hollywood girl, is lost again
All of her hopes left her stranded
And she can't stand it
Why'd it have to happen to me
Why'd it have to hurt so bad
'Cause in this town
Can't find up but I found down
In the city life
Can't turn around
Can't give up I feel too proud
Under the city lights
She doesn't believe, in believing
Miracles have died in her mind
She knows the world, is deceiving
Everything is wastin' her time
Why'd it have to happen to me
Why'd it have to hurt so bad
'Cause in this town
Can't find up but I found down
In the city life
Can't turn around
Can't give up I feel too proud
Under the city lights
Get in line and hold your head high
Pretty face will help you get by
Step inside I'll make your tears dry
So put on your smile
Ha! 'Cause in this town
Can't find up but I found down
In the city life
Can't turn around
I can't give up I feel too proud
Under the city lights
One of the drivers has to pick you up at the airport
And bring you to my photo shoot so I can see you
I'm so sorry, I tried to get it changed
I'm so sorry baby
Don't be mad
In the song "Hollywood Girl" by Drake Bell, the artist talks about a girl who is lost in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The girl's hopes are dashed, and her seasoned dreams are pretend. She is jaded by the reality of the industry and the false promises that she had been sold. The lyrics convey the pain that the girl is feeling and how she can't stand the situation she has found herself in.
The artist talks about the girl's disbelief and how she knows that everything around her is just a waste of time. She has lost faith in miracles and understands that the world around her is deceiving. The lyrics also talk about the girl's pride and how she cannot give up, even in the face of adversity. She believes in herself and her abilities and knows that she will make it through.
In the end, the artist tells the girl to put on a smile and hold her head high. In Hollywood, a pretty face can help you get by. He encourages her to step inside, and he will make her tears dry. The song signifies the harsh reality of the entertainment industry and how it can take a toll on the people who are chasing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
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Hollywood girl, is lost again
The girl who desires a successful career in the entertainment industry is feeling aimless once more
All of her hopes left her stranded
After a series of efforts, the girl has lost faith in the idea of achieving stardom
Seasoned dreams are just pretend
The girl's aspirations, which were once the focus of her life, are now illusions in her mind
And she can't stand it
Her current situation is unbearable, and it's taking an emotional toll on her
Why'd it have to happen to me
She's suffering from the feeling of being singled out to face the challenges of the entertainment world
Why'd it have to hurt so bad
The hardships she's experiencing are causing a significant amount of pain
'Cause in this town
The place she's currently in, which is known for its superficiality, is not helping matters
Can't find up but I found down
Despite her efforts, she has had no success in finding success and instead found disappointment
In the city life
The fast-paced, competitive nature of the city is overwhelming her
Can't turn around
There is no going back now that she's put everything on the line for her dreams
Can't give up I feel too proud
She refuses to quit, despite the obstacles she's facing due to her pride
Under the city lights
The bright lights of the urban landscape are adding to the pressure she's under
She doesn't believe, in believing
The girl is skeptical of the power of believing in oneself or the universe to overcome obstacles
Miracles have died in her mind
She has lost faith in the possibility of incredible things happening and in being rescued from her situation
She knows the world, is deceiving
The girl believes that the world of the entertainment industry is not what it seems to be and is misleading her
Everything is wastin' her time
She feels like everything she's doing is pointless and isn't getting her any closer to her goals
Get in line and hold your head high
She's speaking to other aspiring actors/singers and encouraging them to maintain a sense of dignity while trying to make it in Hollywood
Pretty face will help you get by
The girl is acknowledging that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in getting ahead in Hollywood
Step inside I'll make your tears dry
The girl is claiming to have the power to heal emotional pain and help others get over their problems
So put on your smile
She's telling others to hide their negative emotions and to put on a happy face to get where they want to go
One of the drivers has to pick you up at the airport
The artist has made arrangements for the girl to be picked up at the airport
And bring you to my photo shoot so I can see you
He wants to meet the girl to potentially help her achieve her dreams
I'm so sorry, I tried to get it changed
The artist apologizes for a mishap that occurred but claims to have done everything possible to fix it
I'm so sorry baby
The singer is apologetic and addressing the girl in a flirtatious way
Don't be mad
The singer is asking the girl not to be upset or angry at him for the issue that arose
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JARED DRAKE BELL, MICHAEL THOMAS CORCORAN
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