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"Hollywood nobody" is taken from a term in US, about people (artists) who want to join the biggest entertainment industry (Hollywood) but still remain as nobody. This term represents our desire to be musicians, and to be ‘somebody’ in a world music industry, someday.
Hollywood Nobody was formed on 29th September 2005 in Bandung, Indonesia. It begins from Dian’s willing to perform in her friend’s small gig. We were performing Feist’s and Kings of Convenience’s songs in a smooth bossanova way. Just FYI, it was terrible. But after the gig, we went to have dinner and started to combine our ideas to make a serious concept about Hollywood Nobody’s music. We decided to concentrate in bossanova genre with the sense of each personality as a person, and the harmony as a band. To be honest, as different personalities, seven of us were listening to different kinds of music. But the differences became our special characteristic as a unique harmony and creates Hollywood Nobody’s bossanova, starting with these singles.
Now
Hollywood Nobody has become a conceptual band, a band focused on bossanova, and a mix of other genre such as pop and pull up a dark theme. Hollywood Nobody’s lyrics tell about the reality of life from young adult’s view. Common issues such friendship, romance, and how to face the complex days of living, we keep thinking that life is not always magnificent and colorful. Sometimes, life could be darker than we’ve ever imagined. This dark side is what we poured into Hollywood Nobody’s lyrics. But we also realize that there are other colors represent to lighten the dark side, and as a young adult we should still enjoy our dark and light lives. Hollywood Nobody’s music represents it. So far, we have composed 12 songs and perform on-stage and off-stage (radio performance). We also cover other bands' songs (of different genres) in a Hollywood Nobody way. Conceptually, we play what we like, and we will never make music contradictory with our desire and our idealism. We will never tread on what's in and hot in the industry at the moment. We are not rebellious, nor we are poseur. Hollywood Nobody is our heart, our soul, and our mind.
Futurama
In the future, Hollywood Nobody wants to spread the spirit globally, compete with other musicians and bands from other side of the world, and show the world that Indonesia has great musicians with great quality and original ideas. And, with this profile, we are inviting the readers, together with us to complete our desire, and bring Indonesian music industry to the next level—global industry. It’s a pleasure working with you!
Sincerely,
Hollywood Nobody
Ballad of a Hero
Hollywood Nobody Lyrics
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He flies into the blue, blue sky
Saving souls and breaking hearts
Everybody adores him, give him a hi-five
He said in his loneliness, speaks distinctly
"there's no one in this town, who doesn't need me!"
And he flies again
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
He tried every way to please her
But the girl doesn't seem to be happy at all
He did everything to make her smile
But the girl don't really care
She just seemed not to care at all
She just seemed not to care at all
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
The Ballad of a Hero by Hollywood Nobody tells the story of a self-proclaimed hero who flies into the sky to save souls and hearts, adored by everyone who knows him. He speaks of his loneliness and insists that nobody in the town he serves can do without him. Yet, amidst all his heroics, he falls in love with a girl he meets in a crowded place. He tries hard to please her and make her happy but she remains indifferent to his efforts. The song talks about the irony of a hero who cannot win the love of the one he loves.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation could be that despite his heroics, the singer is still human and longs for love like everyone else. He may be able to save souls and break hearts, but he still lacks the ability to make someone fall in love with him. Another interpretation could be that heroism can be a lonely and unfulfilling path. The hero's pursuit of love and acceptance shows that he is not immune to the need for human connection and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a man called himself a hero
A man who identifies himself as a hero exists
He flies into the blue, blue sky
He takes flight into the blue sky
Saving souls and breaking hearts
His actions involve saving some and hurting others emotionally
Everybody adores him, give him a hi-five
He is very popular and receives praise and appreciation from nearly everyone he encounters
He said in his loneliness, speaks distinctly
In a moment of loneliness, he spoke clearly
"there's no one in this town, who doesn't need me!"
He believes that everyone in town requires his heroic deeds
And he flies again
He takes flight once more
Save another soul, Breaks another heart
He continues his pattern of helping some and hurting others emotionally
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
He met a girl in a crowded place
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
He immediately won her over and fell in love in an instant
He tried every way to please her
He attempted various ways to make her happy
But the girl doesn't seem to be happy at all
Despite his efforts, she does not appear to be joyful
He did everything to make her smile
He tried everything in his power to bring a smile to her face
But the girl don't really care
She does not seem to care or appreciate his efforts
She just seemed not to care at all
She appeared to disregard his attempts entirely
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
Once again, he met a girl in a crowded area
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
He quickly won her over and fell in love rapidly
There was this girl he met right there in the crowded
A third time, he met a girl in a similar setting
He captured her right away and he fell in love in second
Once again, he won her affection easily and fell in love instantly
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.