Dieter geht nach Hollywood
Extrabreit Lyrics
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High-Low
Hollywood
Been trying to be cool ever since high school
Cool like the stars and sexy people in bars
The stars will fall they'll line up in the hall
May sound nice, but it's ugly inside
I lost all my pride
One more false start
How do you think we're gonna do this time around
You're the queen of sound
Been trying to hear something complete
No microtones and no backbeat
Extrabreit's song "Dieter geht nach Hollywood" (Dieter Goes to Hollywood) is a satirical take on the pursuit of fame and success in Hollywood. In the song, the singer Dieter is determined to make it big in Hollywood, but the reality of the situation is far from glamorous. The lyrics of the song touch on themes of disillusionment, vanity, and the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.
The song begins with Dieter's resolve to make it in Hollywood, to become one of the "cool" people in the bars and clubs of the city. The reference to the "stars" falling and lining up in the hall is a metaphor for celebrity status, but the underlying message is that it's not as good as it seems, and the cost is losing one's pride. Dieter's quest is plagued by false starts and setbacks, but he is determined to try again.
The verse "How do you think we're gonna do this time around, you're the queen of sound" suggests that Dieter is not alone in his pursuit of success, and that others are trying to make it as well. The mention of the "queen of sound" may be a nod to the sound engineer or producer, who has a role in helping artists achieve fame.
In the chorus, the lyrics shift to a more introspective tone, as the singer reflects on the importance of finding something "complete" in life, without the distractions of microtones and backbeats. This could be interpreted as a criticism of the superficiality of the entertainment industry, where success is often measured by style over substance.
Overall, "Dieter geht nach Hollywood" is a commentary on the pursuit of fame and success, and the difficult, often disillusioning journey that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Been trying to be cool ever since high school
I have been continually working to become more fashionable ever since I left secondary school.
Cool like the stars and sexy people in bars
I strive to be as fashionable as movie stars and attractive people hanging out at bars.
The stars will fall they'll line up in the hall
Famous individuals may lose their fame and become insignificant.
May sound nice, but it's ugly inside
It may appear to be appealing, but the reality may be less glamorous or desirable.
I lost all my pride
I no longer have any confidence or self-respect.
Taken apart
I am emotionally damaged or destroyed.
One more false start
I have had many unsuccessful attempts.
How do you think we're gonna do this time around
What are your thoughts on how successful we will be this time?
You're the queen of sound
You are an expert in producing high-quality audio or music.
Been trying to hear something complete
I have been attempting to listen to something that is entirely harmonious and complete.
No microtones and no backbeat
There are no small variations in pitch or timing in what I am trying to hear.
Writer(s): wolfgang jäger-ramig, kay-oliver schlasse, stefan kleinkrieg
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