Sunset Boulevard
Edgar Villarroel Lyrics

Sure I came out here to make my name
I came to this place to become successful and be recognized by others.

Wanted my pool my dose of fame
I wanted to have material possessions and be famous.

Wanted my parking space at Warners
I wanted to have my own reserved parking spot at a major studio.

But after a year
But my view has changed after a year of being here.

Of one room hell
I lived in a small and uncomfortable room.

A Murphy bell
I had a bed that opened from the wall.

A rancid smell
There was a bad odor in the room.

Wallpaper peeling at the corners
The wallpaper was old and falling off the walls.

Sunset Boulevard
The famous and historic street on which I now live.

Twisting boulevard
This street is winding and complex.

Secret of the rich
It is a place where wealthy people keep their secrets.

A little scary
There is a sense of danger and fear here.

Tempting boulevard
The street is attractive and alluring.

Waiting there to swallow the unwary
It is a place that will lure you in and take advantage of you if you are not careful.

Dreams are not enough to win a war
Merely dreaming is not enough to succeed in this place.

Out here they're always keeping score
People in this place are always judging and comparing you to others.

Beneath the tan
Despite the sunburned skin.

The battle rages
The internal struggle continues.

Smile a rented smile
Smiling while hiding true feelings because it's expected.

Fill someone's glass
Pretend like your life is perfect and make others feel good.

Kiss someone's wife
Engage in inappropriate behavior to keep up appearances.

Kiss someone's ass
Flatter and compliment someone to get ahead.

We do whatever pays the wages
We do whatever we need to do to make money here.

Headline boulevard
The street where all the news stories and scandals occur.

Getting here is only the beginning
Arriving here is just the starting point for the competition and struggle for survival.

Jackpot boulevard
The potential for making a lot of money is high on this street.

Once you've won, you have to go on winning
If you are successful, you must continue to work hard to maintain your status.

You think I've sold out
You believe I have given up my beliefs and values.

Damn right I've sold out
Yes, I have given up my beliefs and values, but I am doing so for practical reasons.

I've just been waiting
I have been biding my time and looking for the right opportunity.

For the right offer
I am waiting for the best opportunity to come along.

Comfortable quarters
I am now living in nice, comfortable living quarters.

Regular rations
I have a reliable supply of food and resources.

Twenty four hour
There is always someone available to assist me, night or day.

Five star room service
The service I receive is top notch.

And if I'm honest
If I am truthful.

I like the lady
I am fond of this woman who has helped me.

I can't help being
I cannot change how I feel.

Touched by her folly
I find it endearing that she has made mistakes.

I'm treading water
I am barely keeping my head above the water here.

Taking her money
I am accepting her gifts and monetary support.

Watching her sun set
I am here watching her fade away.

Well I'm a writer
This is what I am; this is my occupation.

LA's changed a lot over the years
Los Angeles has undergone significant changes in its culture and character over time.

Since those brave goldrush pioneers
Since the fearless and adventurous people who came during the gold rush.

Came in their creaky covered wagons
Arrived in their old and noisy wagons that were covered in a canvas canopy.

Far as they could go
They came as far as they could travel.

End of the line
This was the end of their long journey.

Their dreams were yours
Their aspirations for a better life were the same as yours.

Their dreams were mine
Their hopes and aspirations were also my own.

But in those dreams
However, there were hidden dangers in those aspirations.

Were hidden dragons
There were hidden threats and challenges that they had not anticipated.

Frenzied boulevard
A chaotic and stressful street with high energy and activity.

Swamped with every kind of false emotion
This street is filled with deceit and fake feelings.

Brutal boulevard
This street is harsh and unforgiving.

Just like you we'll wind up in the ocean
Like all others who have come to this place, we will end up with nothing.

She was sinking fast
The woman who once helped me was in dire need of assistance.

I threw a rope
I offered her help and support.

Now I have suits
Now, as a result of my efforts, I have nice clothing and accessories.

And she is hope
Despite her struggles, she still represents hope to me.

It seemed an elegant solution
It appeared to be a wise and appropriate idea.

One day this must end
At some point, my situation here will come to an end.

It isn't real
However, this is not the reality of my situation.

Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Regardless, I will take pleasure in a good meal.

Before tomorrow's execution
Before I must face the consequences of my actions here.

Ruthless boulevard
This is a street of ruthless behavior and cruelty.

Destination for the stony hearted
This place only attracts people with tough and unfeeling hearts.

Lethal boulevard
This street is dangerous and can destroy a person.

Everyone's forgotten how they started
All newcomers who come to this place forget who they truly are and how they started.

Here on Sunset Boulevard
This is what it's like living on this storied street.