Their first EP, "Building An Empire", produced by Casey Crescenzo (ex-The Receiving End of Sirens, The Dear Hunter) was released in June 2008. Their Sophomore effort, the EP "This Is A Murder Scene" was recorded at Nada Studios with John Naclerio (Brand New, My Chemical Romance, Matchbook Romance, Senses Fail) and released July 6th, 2009.
The band has been touring heavily including the "I Got Caught Touching Your Sis-Tour", "Benicio del Tour-o" and the "2 Cool 4 Skool Tour" and a stint on the 2008 Van's Warped Tour. Playing to sold-out hometown crowds of 1000+, the band has shared the stage with acts including, The Cab, VersaEmerge, There For Tomorrow, The Ataris and more.
The band will be on the "Flirting w/ DisasTOUR" this November with City Lights and Time & Distance.
On May 24, 2010, Hollywood Lies disbanded.
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Hollywood Lies Lyrics
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The lyrics of Hollywood Lies's song 158 tell the story of someone who is struggling with their own identity and dealing with the aftermath of a loved one's choices. The writer of the song is feeling lost and hopeless, holding onto an empty bottle to find comfort in the words that they write to express their emotions. They feel like they can't go on and have no place to call home anymore. Despite feeling this way, they proclaim their love for someone who taught them how to be a better person but ultimately made a decision that would hurt them both.
Line by Line Meaning
An empty bottle writes these letters from my soul.
I am communicating my inner feelings through this bottle as I am unable to do so myself.
It says, I can't go on like this, it says, I can't go home again.
I am at a loss and cannot continue with the way things are anymore, and the thought of returning home no longer feels like an option.
When every ounce of me is screaming out your name, take it for all that it's worth.
I am overwhelmed with thoughts of you, and I hope that you recognize the extent of it.
You always taught me how to be a better man.
You played a significant role in shaping me into the person I am today.
Do as I say, not as I do.
Although I was taught how to do better, I have not always been able to live up to it.
But when you threw away your life for what you thought was best, thank you for taking us down with you.
Your actions may have been from a place of good intentions, but they resulted in harm to both of us.
You know, I never repaid you for that.
I have never been able to make amends for the damage caused.
Now that I'm older, I've seen what you've done.
With time, I have been able to gain perspective and understand the impact of your choices.
Your selfishness has lead to your grave, and your silence is killing us both.
Your unwillingness to communicate and self-centered attitude has caused harm to us and even you.
We're both starving, but in different ways.
We are both struggling, but our individual battles may not be the same.
I'd do anything for you, and you know that.
My love and loyalty for you knows no bounds.
I just wish that you knew who you were, 'cause I have no idea who I am, and I'm begging you to come hold my hand.
I am lost and need guidance, and I hope you can provide me with that as I struggle to find a sense of self.
I'm not ready to give up, I'm not strong enough to do this.
I am still fighting, but I am aware of the limitations of my strength.
Why can't you see right through this facade of lies.
The mask that I have been putting on is transparent, and it troubles me that you cannot see through it.
Compromise - what is that word? It's not something I'm used to.
I have never been good at finding middle grounds and meeting halfway, which has contributed to the burden on our relationship.
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.