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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Hollywood we never goin' down
Hollywood we never goin' down
And all the kids in the hood
Come on wave and shake your hands
Hollywood we never goin' down
And when you're drunk shake that ass
Hollywood we never goin' down
Start getting loud I wanna party now
If you hate on Undead that's a party foul
I only drink Mickey's, I can't afford the cans
I drink so much they call me Charlie 40 Hands
If the keg is tapped, then you're getting capped
Take your girl to the sack and I'll take a nap
Ladies drink 'em fast so I could have a blast
You got your beer gog's on and I'm getting ass
Like, oh my god, is that Charlie Scene'
Ladies show me your treats like its Halloween
You got a fake I.D. and your seventeen
I'm a complete catastrophe
Buzzing around you like a bumble bee
So let's take some shots
Do a beer run and flip off a cop
Girls give me props and there on my jock
Paris Hilton said, that's hot
When she saw my cock! That's hot!
And all the kids in the hood
Come on wave and shake your hands
Hollywood we never goin' down
And when you're drunk shake that ass
Like you know how to dance
Hollywood we never goin' down
I'm About to serve it up for all you party goers
Scene kids, meat heads, alchi's, stoners
Dancing around like a bunch of fagots
Funnier than fuck, you can ask Bob Saggot
I never claimed that I knew how to dance
But I'll get drunk, get high, pull down my pants
So fuck five bucks just fill up my cup
Don't kiss me bitch, you just threw up
Now I'm drunk as fuck about to pass out
Destination your mothers couch
Dude is it true that you screwed my mom'
Fuck yeah bro that pussy was bomb!
So I'm hopping, jumping, sipping, and skipping
It's nights like these that we all love living
So take out your hands and throw the H.U. up
Now wave it around like you don't give a fuck
Check please
And all the kids in the hood
Come on wave and shake your hands
Hollywood we never goin' down
And when you're drunk shake that ass
Like you know how to dance
Hollywood we never goin' down
Can't stop, won't stop
Charlie make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Someone make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
J make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Shady make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Kurlzz make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Funny make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Let me see the panties drop
Producers on the dance floor
Let me see your booty pop
Grab your drink, get on the floor!
Grab your drink, and get on the floor!
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
And all the kids in the hood
Come on wave and shake your hands
Hollywood we never goin' down
And when you're drunk shake that ass
Like you know how to dance
Hollywood we never goin' down
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
Hollywood we never goin' down
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
Hollywood we never goin' down
The lyrics to Hollywood Undead's song "No. 5" are a raucous celebration of partying and debauchery. The opening repetitions of "Hollywood we never goin' down" suggest an unwavering commitment to the wild lifestyle that the song promises, as the singer invites listeners to "wave and shake your hands" in the hood. The song then launches into a series of descriptions of getting drunk and high, dancing, hooking up with girls, and generally behaving outrageously.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that Hollywood (as a symbol of the glitz, glamour, and excess of the entertainment industry) will never go down, and that partying will always be an unshakeable aspect of life. The lyrics contain references to specific pop culture figures, such as Paris Hilton and Bob Saget, which add to the tongue-in-cheek, irreverent tone. As the song progresses, the lyrics become even more graphically sexual and crude, with references to "screwing" someone's mom, throwing up, and dropping one's pants.
Overall, the lyrics can be seen as a reflection of the party culture that dominates aspects of youth culture and music, both in Hollywood and beyond. While some of the details may be exaggerated or satirized for comedic effect, the song ultimately celebrates the desire to let loose and have fun without inhibition.
Line by Line Meaning
Hollywood we never goin' down
We will always party and thrive in Hollywood
And all the kids in the hood
Come on wave and shake your hands
Hollywood we never goin' down
And when you're drunk shake that ass
Like you know how to dance
Hollywood we never goin' down
Everyone in the neighborhood is invited to join us in this party, and we will never stop partying even when we are drunk
Start getting loud I wanna party now
If you hate on Undead that's a party foul
I only drink Mickey's, I can't afford the cans
I drink so much they call me Charlie 40 Hands
Let's begin the party, and whoever doesn't like Undead is not allowed to join. I can only afford cheap beer, but I can drink so much that they nicknamed me Charlie 40 Hands
If the keg is tapped, then you're getting capped
Take your girl to the sack and I'll take a nap
Ladies drink 'em fast so I could have a blast
You got your beer gog's on and I'm getting ass
Like, oh my god, is that Charlie Scene'
If the keg is empty, you have to leave the party. I will take your girl to bed, and the ladies should drink fast so I can have fun. Even with beer goggles on, people still recognize the famous Charlie Scene
Ladies show me your treats like its Halloween
You got a fake I.D. and your seventeen
I'm a complete catastrophe
Buzzing around you like a bumble bee
Ladies, show me your assets like it's Halloween. You have a fake ID, and you're not of legal age. I'm a wild party animal, and I'm hovering around you like a bumblebee
So let's take some shots
Do a beer run and flip off a cop
Girls give me props and there on my jock
Paris Hilton said, that's hot
When she saw my cock! That's hot!
Let's take shots, steal beer and disrespect the police. Girls admire and want to be with me. Even Paris Hilton was impressed with my manhood
I'm About to serve it up for all you party goers
Scene kids, meat heads, alchi's, stoners
Dancing around like a bunch of fagots
Funnier than fuck, you can ask Bob Saggot
I am going to entertain all kinds of party people- emo, jocks, alcoholics, and drug users. We are all dancing insanely and having fun while we do it. It's hilarious, like a TV sitcom
I never claimed that I knew how to dance
But I'll get drunk, get high, pull down my pants
So fuck five bucks just fill up my cup
Don't kiss me bitch, you just threw up
I am not good at dancing, but I can get wasted and show my backside. Do not care about paying $5 for a drink, just fill my cup. Do not come to kiss me after throwing up
Now I'm drunk as fuck about to pass out
Destination your mothers couch
Dude is it true that you screwed my mom'
Fuck yeah bro that pussy was bomb!
I am super drunk and almost passing out, so please take me to your mother's couch. Did you really sleep with my mother? Yes, I did, and it was great!
So I'm hopping, jumping, sipping, and skipping
It's nights like these that we all love living
So take out your hands and throw the H.U. up
Now wave it around like you don't give a fuck
Check please
I am jumping and skipping in joy, and living life to the fullest tonight. Let's get our hands up and throw the Hollywood Undead sign. Now wave it like you don't care about anything. We are done here
Can't stop, won't stop
Charlie make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Someone make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
J make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Shady make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Kurlzz make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Funny make the booty drop
Can't stop, won't stop
Let me see the panties drop
Producers on the dance floor
Let me see your booty pop
We will not stop dancing, and we want the DJs to make everyone shake their booty. We want everyone to show us their undergarments while the producers are watching us dance all night long
Grab your drink, get on the floor!
Grab your drink, and get on the floor!
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
Get your drink and join us on the dancefloor! Let's dance in the hood and shake our buttocks while we are chanting Hollywood Undead's name
Hollywood we never goin' down
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
Hollywood we never goin' down
Let's dance in the Hood
Shake that ass Hollywood
Hollywood we never goin' down
We will always party and thrive in Hollywood. Let's dance in the hood and shake our buttocks while we are chanting Hollywood Undead's name
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARON ERLICHMAN, DYLAN PETER ALVAREZ, GEORGE ARTHUR RAGAN, JORDON KRISTOPHER TERRELL, MATTHEW BUSEK
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