Hollywood
Jay-Z f/ Beyonce Lyrics
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(Uhhhh) Welcome to Hollywood baby
(Take a picture) Uh huh, you coming with? (Let's not even talk about it)
Let's do it (Let's Go!)
I see your jealousy as you're watching
You're watching
It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching (You're watching)
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be a superstar
Come let me sign you up
(Let's get into it)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood!
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood
You gots to get it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Do you want it?
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
But you don't need it
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Until do you do, until do you do
Oh oh oh, hey
I see your face (I see your face)
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
Come to my place (Come to my place)
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Tonight you'll be (uh)
A superstar
Come let me sign you up (up, up, up)
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Action! (You need that)
Hollywood
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (You need that)
Hollywood (come on, come on, come on)
You hear it screamin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
The cameras rollin'
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
You're so addictive
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Like Hollywood
Nothing like hollywood
Oh oh oh, hey
And everybody's warning you about it (Oh!)
And once you taste you can't live without it (No, no, no, no!)
Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (Oh!)
It's now a part of you (It's now a part of you)
And everybody warning you about it (Hey!)
And once you taste it, you can't live
Ooh it's the lights (It's the lights, you're blinded by the)
Action! (Action, you need that)
Hollywood (Hollywood)
Ooh it's the lights (Satisfaction, you're blinded by the)
Satisfaction! (So addictive, you need that)
Hollywood (Hey, Hollywood)
Now you wanna be seen as male groupies
Now you've become what you once despised
James Dean, John Belushi
Blow your whole life, tryna' live in the lights
Heroines followin' Marilyn Hoppin'
Over the edges like Janice Joplin
River Phoenix, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Morrison
All of them ended by Hollywood
I see your face and uh you wanna touch it, yeah
Come to my place and we can discuss it
Hollywood, welcome to Hollywood
The song "Hollywood" by Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé is an ode to the glamour and allure of Hollywood. The song starts with Jay-Z welcoming us to Hollywood, but he quickly makes it clear that the glitz and glamour of the city is not for everybody. He sings about seeing the jealousy on people's faces as they watch Hollywood from a distance. To him, it's somewhat sexy how people are watching. He offers to take someone to his place and discuss it, promising that they'll be a superstar by the end of the night if he signs them up. The chorus sings about how the lights blind you and how the satisfaction of Hollywood is addictive.
Jay-Z uses the second verse to provide a sobering perspective. He mentions how people become male groupies and end up living their whole lives trying to live in the lights. He mentions several celebrities who died too soon, all of them ending their lives due to Hollywood. The song ends with Jay-Z asking us to come and discuss the allure of Hollywood. The song suggests that the city is too seductive to resist, and that while it may be addictive and dangerous, it's impossible to ignore its call.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't for everybody!
Hollywood and the celebrity culture it represents is not accessible to everyone.
Welcome to Hollywood baby
Take a look at the glamorous city of Hollywood through this song.
You coming with?
Are you interested in experiencing the Hollywood lifestyle as well?
Let's not even talk about it
Let us skip the formalities and dive straight into the Hollywood experience.
Let’s do it (Let’s Go!)
Let's get into the Hollywood world full of glamour and successes.
I see your jealousy as you're watching
I can feel your envy as you are observing me and the Hollywood scene.
It's kinda sexy to me how you're watching
It is seductive to me to see how interested and curious you are about the Hollywood lifestyle.
You're watching
You are observing and studying the Hollywood ways.
I see your face (I see your face)
I am noticing your expression.
You wanna touch it (You wanna touch it)
You aspire to be a part of this Hollywood culture.
Come to my place (Come to my place)
Join me in Hollywood and let's explore the opportunities it offers.
And let's discuss it (Let's chop it up)
Let's have a conversation about the Hollywood life and what it involves.
Tonight you'll be a superstar
By joining Hollywood, you have a chance to become a superstar overnight.
Come let me sign you up
Let me introduce and connect you to the Hollywood scene.
Ooh it's the lights (You're blinded by the)
The shining lights of Hollywood can be too much to handle.
Action! (You need that)
The excitement and buzz of Hollywood is something one craves.
Satisfaction! (You need that)
The fulfillment of experiencing the Hollywood lifestyle is something one cannot resist.
You gots to get it
One has to dive into the Hollywood culture to truly understand it.
But you don't need it
At the same time, being a part of the Hollywood culture is not a necessity for a fulfilling life.
Until do you do, until do you do
However, one cannot realize its worth until they experience it.
You hear it screamin'
The loud sounds and screams of the Hollywood scene can be heard from far away.
The cameras rolling
The media is always filming and recording what goes on in Hollywood.
You're so addictive
The Hollywood culture can be highly seductive and alluring.
Like Hollywood
The word 'Hollywood' can have many meanings, but in this context, it is associated with an addictive and captivating lifestyle.
And everybody's warning you about it
Many people warn others about Hollywood and its negative aspects.
And once you taste you can't live without it
Once you experience the Hollywood culture, you cannot resist the temptation to indulge in it again.
It's now a part of you
Being part of the Hollywood culture can be a significant and life-changing experience.
Now you wanna be seen as male groupies
People who were once outsiders to Hollywood's culture are now actively seeking acceptance in it.
Now you've become what you once despised
Individuals who once criticized Hollywood culture are now living and embracing it.
Blow your whole life, tryna' live in the lights
People can spend their whole lives trying to become successful and popular in Hollywood, sometimes sacrificing their true self and beliefs in the process.
All of them ended by Hollywood
Hollywood's seductive lifestyle can result in heartbreaking and tragic endings for people who cannot handle it.
Welcome to Hollywood
Overall, the song is an invitation to explore the Hollywood culture, but also a warning about the all-consuming nature of this lifestyle.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Reginald Perry, Shawn Carter, Schaffer Smith
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