Jukebox the Ghost is a Washington, D.C.-born, Brooklyn-based three-piece rock band. The band consists of Ben Thornewill (vocals & piano), Tommy Siegel (vocals & guitar) and Jesse Kristin (drums). Since 2006, Jukebox the Ghost has toured extensively.
In 2003, Ben, Tommy, and Jesse met while attending George Washington University. Shortly after, they formed a band called The Sunday Mail. They took a semester's break to study abroad, and re-formed upon returning as Jukebox the Ghost. They came up with the name after combining lyrics from a Captain Beefheart song and a line from the book Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov.
In 2008, they released their first album "Let Live & Let Ghosts", and began playing new songs in concerts.
Jukebox the Ghost recorded a cover of Ace of Base's "Beautiful Life" for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt by Association Vol. 2, which was released in November 2008.
Following their tour with Ben Folds in early April 2009, they began their headlining tour in the UK with Nightmare of You. They began their headlining tour with Jenny Owen Youngs back in the United States on April 30 in Chicago, IL. This tour lasted into June, at which point they temporarily stopped touring to concentrate on their next album, "Everything Under the Sun." The band began recording for the new album on September 29th, 2009 at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
In February 2010, Jukebox the Ghost toured across Europe with Adam Green of The Moldy Peaches. This was followed by a separate tour in the United States with bands Tally Hall and Skybox. They will begin touring once again in late May 2010 with the band Free Energy, and will be playing at Lollapalooza in Chicago this August.
"The Popular Thing," a song from their upcoming album, is featured in the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Hollywood
Jukebox the Ghost Lyrics
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Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game,
I sure could use the practice (exhale)
I wouldn't call this a love song
You want me pounding on the church doors,
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore,
You want Hollywood,
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain,
I say I loved you from the first
Time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get you hard to break,
That's Hollywood,
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
If all the world's a stage,
Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game,
I sure could use the practice
Oh, I wouldn't call this a love song
You want me pounding on the church doors,
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore,
You want Hollywood,
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain,
I say I loved you from the first
Time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get you hard to break,
That's Hollywood,
And this is real life
You want Hollywood,
And this is real life
You want me pounding on the church doors,
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore,
You want Hollywood,
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain,
I say I loved you from the first
Time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get you hard to break,
That's Hollywood,
And this is real life
You want Hollywood,
And this is real life
The lyrics to Jukebox the Ghost's "Hollywood" are a commentary on the differences between fantasy and reality, specifically when it comes to love and relationships. The singer acknowledges that their partner wants something grand and cinematic, symbolized by the idea of "Hollywood," while the singer prefers the authenticity of genuine human connection, represented by the idea of "real life." The repeated line "You want Hollywood, and this is real life" highlights this tension.
The first verse compares the partner to an actress on a stage, indicating that they are performing rather than being genuine. The singer admits that they need practice in this "game" of relationships, perhaps implying that they are not as skilled at playing these kinds of roles. However, they insist that this is not a love song, instead of a declaration of the reality of the situation.
The second verse explores the tension between fantasy and reality more deeply. The partner wants the grand gestures of love featured in romantic movies, such as pounding on church doors and singing from a streetlight. However, the singer wants to simply love the partner in real situations, such as in the pouring rain. The line "It's a sure fire way to get you hard to break" emphasizes that authentic love is the most sustainable, rather than the grandest displays of affection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hollywood" are a reflection on the human desire for grandiosity and the recognition that sometimes authenticity is far more important for happy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If all the world's a stage,
Comparing the world to a stage
Then you're my favorite actress
Referring to a loved one as their favorite actress on this 'stage'
If all of life's a game,
Comparing life to a game
I sure could use the practice (exhale)
Expressing a desire to get better at the 'game' of life and taking a deep breath
I wouldn't call this a love song
Clarifying that this is not a typical love song
You want me pounding on the church doors,
Describing a desire for grand romantic gestures
Singing from a street light
Preferring a theatrical display of affection
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore,
Acknowledging a romantic ideal that is difficult to achieve
You want Hollywood,
Yearning for a heightened version of love and romance
And this is real life
Recognizing that real life doesn't always line up with the romanticized ideal
I want to kiss you in the pouring rain,
Desiring a dramatic, romantic gesture of affection
I say I loved you from the first Time I saw you
Expressing strong feelings for a loved one
It's a sure fire way to get you hard to break,
Admitting that these grand gestures can make the relationship more difficult to maintain
That's Hollywood,
Referring to the unrealistic expectations created by Hollywood
And this is real life
Contrasting the unrealistic expectations with the reality
You want Hollywood,
Repeating the yearning for a Hollywood romance
And this is real life
Reiterating the contrast between fantasy and reality
You want me pounding on the church doors,
Repeating the desire for grand, romantic gestures
Singing from a street light
Repeating the preference for theatrical displays of affection
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore,
Repeating the acknowledgment of a romantic ideal that is difficult to achieve
You want Hollywood,
Repeating the yearning for a heightened version of romance
And this is real life
Repeating the contrast between fantasy and reality
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BEN THORNEWILL, JESSE KRISTIN, TOMMY SIEGEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheBlueSlipperss
lyrics:
If all the world's a stage
Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game
I sure could use the practice
(exhale)
I wouldn't call this a love song...
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
If all the world's a stage
Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game
I sure could use the practice
Oh, I wouldn't call this a love song
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
StarDream
Los subtítulos no están mal, pero quise hacer una versión más simple:
Si todo el mundo es un escenario,
entonces tú eres mi actriz favorita.
Si toda la vida es un juego,
me vendría bien un poco de práctica.
No llamaría esto una canción de amor.
Me quieres golpeando la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh ese es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Diría que te he amado desde la primera vez que te ví
Esa es una manera segura de hacer que tu corazón se rompa
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood
Si todo el mundo es un escenario,
entonces tú eres mi actriz favorita.
Y si toda la vida es un juego,
me vendría bien un poco de práctica.
No llamaría esto una canción de amor.
Me quieres golpeando la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh ese es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Diría que te he amado desde la primera vez que te ví
Esa es una manera segura de hacer que tu corazón se rompa
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood,
Y esto es la vida real
Me quieres golpeando la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh ese es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Diría que te he amado desde la primera vez que te ví
Esa es una manera segura de hacer que tu corazón se rompa
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood,
Y esto es la vida real
Jazzosaurus
@Elizabeth Burrows
Si todo el mundo es un escenario
pues, usted es mi actriz favorita
Si todo en la vida es un juego
Me usaría la práctica
Yo no la denominaria que una canción de amor
Quieres que yo golpee la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh, es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood; esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Digo yo os he amado desde la primera vez que te vi
Es una manera segura de conseguir su corazón para romper
Eso es Hollywood; esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood
Si todo el mundo es un escenario
pues, usted es mi actriz favorita
Y si todo en la vida es un juego
Me usaría la práctica
Oh, yo no la denominaria que una canción de amor
Quieres que yo golpee la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh, es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood y esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Digo yo os he amado desde la primera vez que te vi
Es una manera segura de conseguir su corazón para romper
eso es Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres que yo golpee la puerta de la iglesia
cantando desde la farola
Oh, es el tipo de amor que ya no existe
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quiero besarte bajo la lluvia
Digo yo os he amado desde la primera vez que te vi
Es una manera segura de conseguir su corazón para romper
Eso es Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Quieres Hollywood, y esto es la vida real
Si, eso es Google Translate en general, pero yo lo corroge. Me siento por los errores.
TheBlueSlipperss
lyrics:
If all the world's a stage
Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game
I sure could use the practice
(exhale)
I wouldn't call this a love song...
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
If all the world's a stage
Then you're my favorite actress
If all of life's a game
I sure could use the practice
Oh, I wouldn't call this a love song
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
You want me pounding on the church doors
Singing from a street light
Oh it's the kind of love that doesn't exist anymore
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
I want to kiss to you in the pouring rain
I say I loved you from the first time I saw you
It's a sure fire way to get your heart to break
That's Hollywood
And this is real life
You want Hollywood
And this is real life
flintson
Man good thing I'm deaf
Matt Bayley
They need to record a video for this song and have it set in a 1940s-esque dance club.
Ben Robutka
Fuck yeah!
Agnese Pecunia
I’ve randomly discovered this song on Spotify and I love it
Luke Meadows
This is my favorite song on the album, you guys should do more things like this. Experimenting and trying new things, cause this works really really well!
BRITISH PIGEON
Gotta say this is officially one of my favourite songs , such a great set up and so fun to listen to 💗
Isabella Dippel
I’m absolutely in love with this song. I know I’m late to the party, but a cover by an actor in my favorite TV show brought me here, and I’m so glad it did (also I’d love to learn this piece!! Is there sheet music?)
Jana B.
What cover?
Barrett
Favorite song on the album, Jesse singing is such a treat