The band originated in 2005 from a song titled "The Kids" that Aron Erlichman (Deuce) and Jorel Decker (J-Dog) posted on the band's MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends "Shady" Jeff Philips, George Ragan (Johnny 3 Tears), Jordon Terrell (Charlie Scene), Dylan Alvarez (Funny Man), and Matthew St. Claire (Da Kurlzz). In an interview with Shave magazine, J-Dog explained that when forming the band "Whoever was in the room at the time and played an instrument was in the band."
The band only took one year working on their debut album, Swan Songs. The other two years were spent looking for a company that wouldn't try to censor the album. They first signed a record contract with MySpace Records in 2005 but they left the label after the label tried to censor their first album. They then signed a contract with A&M/Octone Records and their first album, Swan Songs was released on September 2, 2008 and reached #22 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release, selling 21,000 copies; which was later on released in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2009 with two bonus tracks. On June 23, 2009, Hollywood Undead released Swan Songs B-Sides EP through iTunes. After 64 weeks, the album fell off of the Billboard Top 200, but returned four weeks later at #174. Since then, it has gone in and out of the top 200, and is currently charting at #199. On July 28, 2009, it was certified gold by the RIAA.
The band released a CD/DVD set entitled Desperate Measures on November 10, 2009. The set includes a CD of six new songs, three of which being cover songs, as well as a previously unreleased remix of "Everywhere I Go", and six live recordings of songs from Swan Songs, and a DVD of a full live performance by the band.The album debuted at #29 on the Billboard 200, #10 on Top Rock Albums, and #15 on Top Digital Albums.
In early 2010, the band announced that singer, Deuce, had left the band due to creative differences. Ragan and Busek later cited arguments over writing credits, and Deuce not wanting to tour, as reasons for the departure. Decker and Terrell also stated that Deuce wanting to bring his own personal assistant for touring caused a rift between members. The band asked long-time friend, and lead singer of Lorene Drive, Daniel Murillo, to fill in for Deuce's role. Murillo had just advanced past the auditions for season 9 of American Idol, but decided to drop out to join the band.
The band soon began writing material for their second studio album; American Tragedy, in mid-2010, with hopes to release it by the end of the year. The first single, "Hear Me Now", released in December 2010. The single reached a peak of number nine on the Heatseekers Songs chart on Billboard, twenty-four on the Billboard's Rock Songs chart, and number twenty on the Alternative Songs chart. On January 21, they released a new song, "Comin' in Hot" available for a free download, and announced that the official release date for the album would be March 8, 2011. but as of February 22, 2011, it was announced that the album has been pushed back to April 5, 2011. On February 6, 2011, the band released another song titled "Been to Hell", for a free download.
American Tragedy turned out to be more successful than their first album Swan Songs, selling 66,915 in its debut week and peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. It has also peaked at No. 2 on many other charts, while also reaching No. 1 on the Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The album was also very successful in other countries, making No. 5 in Canada and No. 43 in the United Kingdom.
The band announced in August 2011 that they would be releasing the remix album titled American Tragedy Redux, that would contain both professional and fan remixes from winners of a remix contest. of songs. It was released on November 21, 2011.
Work on a third studio album began in late November 2011, with the band will beginning to write and record demos while on the "Buried Alive" Tour, and heading to the studio to start recording after the conclusion of the tour. The band aimed to return the sound of their first album, Swan Songs, and that their record label had given them full creative control for the album. He also stated that the band hoped to feature more collaborations on the album.
Artistdirect named the band's upcoming album as one of the most anticipated albums of 2012, alongside other bands such as Linkin Park, Metallica, and Black Sabbath. The band revealed that Griffin Boice and Danny Lohner would return to produce the album. They also revealed that they will be upgrading their masks again, like they did prior to the release of their prior album.
On October 19, they released the track "Dead Bite" from the album for a free download, along with a lyric video to it and announcement for the upcoming album's first single. On October 29, the lead single "We Are" was released along with the album title, Notes from the Underground. On December 10, the band released their official music video for "We Are" on their Vevo account on YouTube. The teaser of the video prior the release of the video credit's Slipknot's Shawn "Clown" Crahan as the director the music video.
The album was released on January 13 and sold over 53,000 copies in its first week, charting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on Canada's Top Albums chart, making it highest charting album by the band.
On April 12, 2014, Johnny 3 Tears posted a photo on his Instagram revealing plans for the band to release a new album in the summer. On October 17, Hollywood Undead's Vevo channel leaked the audio video with a song from their new album titled "Day of the Dead," although it was removed shortly afterwards. The song was later made available on iTunes on October 21, 2014, and officially premiered through Revolver Magazine. It was also revealed that the album will also be titled Day of the Dead.
The second single, titled "Usual Suspects", was released on February 17, 2015. The next single, titled "Gravity," was released on February 24, 2015. The album was released on March 31, 2015.
On July 19, 2017 a song titled "California Dreaming" was leaked. The track was released officially on July 24, as the lead single off their upcoming album Five (stylized as V). On August 25, "Whatever It Takes" was uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel followed by the song "Renegade" on September 29. On October 10, founding member Da Kurlzz "amicably" parted ways with the group to "pursue his own interests". The fourth single, "We Own the Night" was released on October 13. A new video for the song "Black Cadillac" featuring B-Real, was released on December 2.
In an interview with DEAD PRESS! whilst the band were at Reading Festival 2018, J-Dog and Danny confirmed that they intend to release a "heavy" song they've recorded called "Bloody Nose". In the same interview, they also shared their plans to record and release their sixth album in early 2019.
On October 30, 2018, it was announced that Hollywood Undead would release a new EP, PSALMS, on November 2, 2018, including two songs previously released in 2018, "Gotta Let Go" and "Another Level", as well as the previously-announced "Bloody Nose".
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Hollywood Undead Lyrics
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Funny Man! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Los Angeles!
Undead, let's go!
'Cause there's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
There's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
Who that, who that, knockin' on the window?
It's Funny, JDog, smokin' up the indo
Windows down, you know the system's bangin'
Hollywood Undead, I ain't playin'
Cruisin' downtown with the bottle beside me
Lookin' so fly I got bitches behind me
Yo I'm in the studio makin' something to dance too
'Cause these bitches wanna hear something they can shake their ass to
We up in LA represent Hollywood
West side 'till I die, motherfucker what's good?
So what's good with that, when this song's a wrap
Deuce in the studio, got bitches in the back
Smoked out, backseat, dippin' in the taxi
So what 'cha gonna do when I knock you out foo?
You know we keep it the same, you know Undead is the name
Say what you say, it's okay, we ain't never gonna change
'Cause there's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
There's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
Everybody in the club shake it up!
LA let me see you shake it up!
Hollywood let me see you shake it up!
Everybody shake it up, come one, shake it baby!
I ain't fuckin' around 'cause King Kong is down
Crystal, shake it up, we all ova this town
So let's cruise to the Boulevard into the Beauty Bar
And let me see you work that ass, come on and shake it fast
Two whiskey hits, JDogs giving shots in the back
So where my boys at?
There goes Johnny 3 cruisin' in the Cadillac
'63 no dubs and that's a fact!
When you see me on the scene, black shirt, black jeans,
Tattoos, white shoes
Runnin' 30 deep foo!
In the city of LA where it's just another day
Shooting craps with the Phantom
Dude thinks he's getting paid!
We ain't here to front, we ain't here to beef
We're just here to get you out of yo muthafuckin' seat
And you don't really wanna step to this
Funny Man, Undead, and we rock it like what?
'Cause there's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
There's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
Come on, shake it, baby
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
Oh shit! What's really goin' on baby?
What's happenin' playboy, you know who this is!
Funny Man AKA King Kong!
Oh, yo Dave! Dickey Dave! Fuck you, bitch!
You got yo face pimped! Holla!
Oh wait, gotta go! Charlie's hittin' me up!
Peace, bitch!
The lyrics of Hollywood Undead's song No Other Place describe the band members' love for their hometown of Los Angeles. They express their desire to be in LA above all other places, and encourage the women around them to let loose and dance, regardless of their body type. The song paints a picture of cruising down the streets of LA with friends, smoking and drinking, and enjoying the city's nightlife. There is also a sense of camaraderie and loyalty among the band members, as they shout out each other's names and call themselves the Undead.
The repeated lines "There's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles, come on shake it baby" create a sense of urgency and excitement, urging the listener to join in the fun. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody reinforce this energy, encouraging listeners to dance and let loose themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of No Other Place capture the youthful, carefree spirit of LA and the band's love for their hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause there's no other place that I'd rather be than Los Angeles
The artist prefers Los Angeles over any other place in the world.
Come on, shake it, baby
An invitation for someone to dance and shake their body.
Come on, grab a drink, I wanna see you hit the flo'
An invitation for someone to get a drink and dance.
You've got a fat ass, but you shake it like you ain't a ho
Complimenting someone's dance moves by saying they shake their body well despite having a curvy figure.
Who that, who that, knockin' on the window?
Asking who is knocking on the car window.
It's Funny, JDog, smokin' up the indo
Identifying who is smoking marijuana inside the car.
Windows down, you know the system's bangin'
The car's windows are open and the music is loud.
Hollywood Undead, I ain't playin'
The artist takes their music and persona seriously.
Cruisin' downtown with the bottle beside me
Driving around downtown with a drink in hand.
Lookin' so fly I got bitches behind me
Feeling confident and fashionable with people following them.
Yo I'm in the studio makin' something to dance too
Making music that people can enjoy and dance to.
'Cause these bitches wanna hear something they can shake their ass to
The audience enjoys music that they can dance provocatively to.
We up in LA represent Hollywood
Proudly representing their hometown of Hollywood.
West side 'till I die, motherfucker what's good?
Loyalty to the western side of Los Angeles until they die.
So what's good with that, when this song's a wrap
Asking what will happen when the song is finished.
Deuce in the studio, got bitches in the back
Deuce is in the recording studio with female companions in the back.
Smoked out, backseat, dippin' in the taxi
Smoking marijuana in the back seat and riding in a taxi.
So what 'cha gonna do when I knock you out foo?
Asking what someone will do if they get knocked out by them.
You know we keep it the same, you know Undead is the name
Stating that their group's name is consistent and remains unchanged.
Say what you say, it's okay, we ain't never gonna change
Accepting that people may criticize them, but they will not change who they are.
Everybody in the club shake it up!
Encouraging everyone in the club to dance and shake their bodies.
LA let me see you shake it up!
Asking the people in Los Angeles to dance and shake their bodies.
Hollywood let me see you shake it up!
Asking the people in Hollywood to dance and shake their bodies.
I ain't fuckin' around 'cause King Kong is down
Taking their performance seriously and not messing around.
Crystal, shake it up, we all ova this town
Dancing and enjoying themselves throughout the town.
So let's cruise to the Boulevard into the Beauty Bar
Driving to the Boulevard to go to the Beauty Bar.
And let me see you work that ass, come on and shake it fast
Asking for someone to dance and shake their body energetically.
Two whiskey hits, JDogs giving shots in the back
Drinking whiskey shots provided by JDog in the back seat.
So where my boys at?
Asking where their friends are.
There goes Johnny 3 cruisin' in the Cadillac
Spotting their friend Johnny 3 in a Cadillac.
'63 no dubs and that's a fact!
Johnny 3 is driving a 1963 Cadillac without custom rims ('dubs').
When you see me on the scene, black shirt, black jeans, tattoos, white shoes
The artist's signature style includes a black shirt, black jeans, tattoos, and white shoes.
Runnin' 30 deep foo!
Hanging out with a large group of people.
In the city of LA where it's just another day
Living in Los Angeles where every day feels like a typical day.
Shooting craps with the Phantom, Dude thinks he's getting paid!
Playing a street dice game with someone who believes they will win a lot of money.
We ain't here to front, we ain't here to beef
Stating that they are not here to show off or start arguments with others.
We're just here to get you out of yo muthafuckin' seat
The purpose of their music is to make people dance and enjoy themselves.
And you don't really wanna step to this
Encouraging people to not try to challenge or compete with them.
Funny Man, Undead, and we rock it like what?
Identifying themselves as Funny Man and Undead and asking how well they perform ('rock it like what?').
Oh shit! What's really goin' on baby?
Surprise and greeting to someone they see.
What's happenin' playboy, you know who this is!
Identifying themselves as a familiar person to someone they see.
Funny Man AKA King Kong!
Identifying themselves as both Funny Man and King Kong.
Oh, yo Dave! Dickey Dave! Fuck you, bitch!
Calling out and insulting someone named Dave.
You got yo face pimped! Holla!
Insulting Dave's physical appearance and celebrating it in a derogatory way.
Oh wait, gotta go! Charlie's hittin' me up!
Announcing they have to leave because someone named Charlie is trying to contact them.
Peace, bitch!
Saying goodbye in a derogatory way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARON ERLICHMAN, DYLAN PETER ALVAREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bloody_dollz
2021 and I'm starting listening to these songs again-
@coltinrodgers3577
Same bro
@handoh128
Sameee
@donovanward1334
Samsies
@annajenkins4630
Lmao same 😂
@calebbrown681
Same
@TheHeartlessFallen
Always was a fan of Deuce's voice, catchy and smooth. Though after listening to so many of their songs, I still have a passion when I hear J3T sing. Has such a presence!
@YuuyaKZMI
Personally my favorite of the gang is Da Kurlzz, even if he didn't show up often his voice is SO GOOD
@eurostar0711
THIS is real Hollywood Undead. I remember them on Myspace before they even got their album deal, they were the most popular music group on Myspace back in 2004. Good times.
@chantallefebvre2379
Danny is good !! But Deuce is still my favorite