California
Hate Dept. Lyrics


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So what's it take to get a break in Hollywood?
When I get there, would you help me? I'll make it good
Tell me how much is chance and how much is luck
Introduce me to who to know and who to suck

With the sun and the sea and the sand on your feet
Do your dreams come true like they say they do?
Take me back to California?

With hope in the breeze like the faces on TV
Will my dreams come true? - I'll do anything you want me to
Take me back to California?

When everything you need is in Los Angeles
What are you doing here and don't you hate it?
Tell me - "Do I have what it takes to make it?"
Please call me when you get there

With the sun and the sea and the sand on my feet
Will my dreams come true like you say they do in California?





With hope in the breeze like the faces on TV
Will my dreams come true? - "I'll do anything you want me to"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song California by Hate Dept. dive deep into the conflicting emotions that many aspirational artists feel when moving to Hollywood to become successful. The song is about a person who wants to make it big in Hollywood, and he is seeking the help of someone who has already made it there. The opening lines of the song, 'So what's it takes to get a break in Hollywood? When I get there, would you help me? I'll make it good,' highlights the desperation of the singer to find success in Hollywood.


Further, the lyrics emphasize the fact that making it in Hollywood is not just a matter of hard work or talent but also involves a fair amount of chance and luck. The line, 'Tell me how much is chance and how much is luck, Introduce me to who to know and who to suck' suggest that success in Hollywood maybe not just be dependent on hard work or sincerity but also requires a willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means compromising one's own morals.


The lyrics also evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the California dream - with the sun, the sea, and the sand on your feet - and the hope of achieving success in Hollywood. The lines, 'With the sun and the sea and the sand on my feet, Will my dreams come true like you say they do in California?' reveals the singer's desperate hope and belief that California can offer him everything he has ever wanted.


Overall, the song California by Hate Dept. is an insightful take on the harsh realities of achieving success in Hollywood, where talent alone may not be enough to make it to the top.


Line by Line Meaning

So what's it take to get a break in Hollywood?
What qualifications or skills are needed to succeed in Hollywood?


When I get there, would you help me? I'll make it good
If I arrive in Hollywood, would you assist me? I promise to do well.


Tell me how much is chance and how much is luck
Explain the proportion of opportunity and probability involved in success.


Introduce me to who to know and who to suck
Help me meet the right people, even those I dislike or disagree with.


With the sun and the sea and the sand on your feet
In California, does the idyllic environment lead to the fulfillment of your ambitions?


Do your dreams come true like they say they do?
Is the stereotype that people's aspirations in California become realities true?


Take me back to California?
Would you bring me to California?


With hope in the breeze like the faces on TV
Like the famous personalities on television, do people in California have high aspirations?


Will my dreams come true? - I'll do anything you want me to
Do you believe my aspirations will be fulfilled? I will comply with your wishes.


When everything you need is in Los Angeles
As everything necessary is in Los Angeles, why are you in another location?


What are you doing here and don't you hate it?
Why did you choose to be here? Don't you resent it?


Tell me - "Do I have what it takes to make it?"
Please inform me, do I possess the skills essential for professional success?


Please call me when you get there
When you finally arrive, please contact me.


With the sun and the sea and the sand on my feet
If I were to visit California, would my dreams come true and will I enjoy the pastoral scenery?


Will my dreams come true like you say they do in California?
Is it true that California is a place where all of my aspirations can be fulfilled?


Will my dreams come true? - "I'll do anything you want me to"
Is there a possibility that my dreams can be fulfilled? I am willing to comply with all your instructions.




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