Hollywood
KOTA The Friend Lyrics


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Yeah I changed up
I'm a new me
Ain't no counting money finna woe me
Smack you if I see you wearing Gucci
I been doing good though
I know you ain't ask and you really wanna throw shade
I know all about that
I know all about you
Thought I couldn't bounce back
Made a hit without you
I been on my zen shit
Family is good, we investing in the crib now
I been meditating all week
Lotta colors in the fridge now
I ain't finna argue with you niggas over dumb shit
I don't think I'm better, I'm just dealing with enough shit
If you want a favor I'ma hit you on my own time
Where the fuck was you when I was running for the bus

I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
If you talking about self love I can be that
Brown sugar, hot water, chamomile, tea bag
Road trip out to the Ventura beach house
When I think about it then I guess I could see how
Everybody think I'm Hollywood
I could see it
Everybody think I'm Hollywood

Lil' Kota playing in the backyard
Nigga, I am busy taking pictures of my offspring
Lotta folks need a whole lot, wish they had more
I am okay, find joy in the small things
People wanna see me in the limelight
I just want a hammock on the lake
Kota you about to get signed right
I be like nigga no way
Drop top crib, fuck a drop top Benz
I be out in Venice with my top notch friends
I be hitting niggas with the dot dot dot
Can we kick it when you back home dot dot dot
Can you put me on a track bro dot dot dot
Didn't even know you rapped bro dot dot dot
Yeah, came up on the grind
But you really act like I'm leaving you behind

I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
If you talking about self love I can be that
Brown sugar, hot water, chamomile, tea bag
Road trip out to the Ventura beach house
When I think about it then I guess I could see how
Everybody think I'm Hollywood
I could see it
Everybody think I'm Hollywood

I don't want no problems
I just do my own thing
Tryna authentic for the whole way
I be doing fifty in my own lane
Yeah yeah
See my little cousin and I hit em with a bankroll
Mama get whatever, never see me in a chain though
Dinner with the family, I be showing every Sunday
Me and big bro finna kick it in Tobago
Gotta love it, ain't no better feeling when you come from nothing
Moving at my own pace, never rushing
Kicking down the door while my niggas rushing
Independent artist with a big budget
Freedom is a great thing
I just wanna do good
I ain't like to say things
I just wanna focus on home where the love real
I just wanna tell them how I feel

I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
I don't give a fuck
If everybody think I'm Hollywood
If you talking about self love I can be that
Brown sugar, hot water, chamomile, tea bag
Road trip out to the Ventura beach house
When I think about it then I guess I could see how
Everybody think I'm Hollywood




I could see it
Everybody think I'm Hollywood

Overall Meaning

In "Hollywood", KOTA The Friend shares his thoughts on his personal growth and how he is perceived by others. Obeying his conscience to be true to himself, KOTA embraces his individuality and stops worrying about others' approval. He recognizes the fact that his success is the result of his hard work and self-confidence, and he's determined to stay true to himself no matter what anyone says. Through various verses, KOTA acknowledges that he has his priorities in order, living his life for himself and those he loves. He reflects on how people often have great expectations for those they know and are quick to judge one's character based on their material possessions.


In the chorus of the track, KOTA says that he doesn't care about people who think he's "Hollywood". He believes in self-love and body positivity and says that he can be anything he wants to be. He mentions the "brown sugar and chamomile tea bag," "Ventura Beach House," and "homemade family dinners" that leave him feeling fulfilled and content. Overall, "Hollywood" is a song of self-reflection, where KOTA reassures himself of his self-worth and chooses to live his life in a way that makes him happy.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I changed up
I have become a different person


I'm a new me
I have transformed myself


Ain't no counting money finna woe me
I am no longer concerned with material possessions


Smack you if I see you wearing Gucci
I disapprove of ostentatious displays of wealth


I been doing good though
I am doing well in life


I know you ain't ask and you really wanna throw shade
I am aware that you are trying to criticize me behind my back


I know all about that
I am fully aware of your intentions and actions


Thought I couldn't bounce back
You underestimated my ability to recover


Made a hit without you
I achieved success without your help


I been on my zen shit
I have been prioritizing my inner peace


Family is good, we investing in the crib now
My family is well and we are investing in our home


I been meditating all week
I have been practicing meditation for a whole week


Lotta colors in the fridge now
There are many colorful foods in my fridge now


I ain't finna argue with you niggas over dumb shit
I am not willing to engage in pointless arguments


I don't think I'm better, I'm just dealing with enough shit
I don't believe that I am superior, I am just dealing with enough difficulties in my life


If you want a favor I'ma hit you on my own time
If you want me to do something for you, I will do it on my own schedule


Where the fuck was you when I was running for the bus
Where were you when I needed your help?


If everybody think I'm Hollywood
If everyone believes that I am arrogant and selfish


I don't give a fuck
I don't care


If you talking about self love I can be that
If you are discussing the importance of self-love, I can embody that


Brown sugar, hot water, chamomile, tea bag
I enjoy drinking hot tea made with brown sugar, hot water, and chamomile


Road trip out to the Ventura beach house
I want to go on a road trip to my beach house in Ventura


When I think about it then I guess I could see how
When I reflect on the situation, I can understand why people view me as arrogant


Lil' Kota playing in the backyard
I have a young cousin playing in the backyard


Nigga, I am busy taking pictures of my offspring
I am busy taking pictures of my children


Lotta folks need a whole lot, wish they had more
Many people desire more than they have


I am okay, find joy in the small things
I am content and find happiness in simple pleasures


People wanna see me in the limelight
Others want to see me in the spotlight


I just want a hammock on the lake
I only desire a hammock by the lake


Kota you about to get signed right
You are about to sign a record deal, Kota


I be like nigga no way
I reply with disbelief


Drop top crib, fuck a drop top Benz
I prefer a convertible house over a convertible car


I be out in Venice with my top notch friends
I socialize with my high-quality friends in Venice


I be hitting niggas with the dot dot dot
I avoid answering certain questions by typing ellipses


Can we kick it when you back home dot dot dot
Can we hang out when you return home?


Can you put me on a track bro dot dot dot
Can you feature me in one of your songs?


Didn't even know you rapped bro dot dot dot
I was unaware that you were a rapper


Yeah, came up on the grind
I achieved success through hard work


But you really act like I'm leaving you behind
You are acting as though I am abandoning you


I just wanna focus on home where the love real
I want to prioritize spending time with loved ones


I just wanna tell them how I feel
I want to express my emotions to them


Freedom is a great thing
Having freedom is wonderful




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: Avery Jones

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@tastylechef

Kota creates a vibe that gives me serenity

@anthonyjames1166

Facts

@crimsoneros933

Gives me a vibe to actually drop a tear.

@rioli.6503

The kind of Hip Hop that Hip Hop really needs. ❤

@PROD5VE

KOTA THE FRIEND is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.

@MontTheBeatMaker

Still my favorite song of all time. Kota forever

@TASoulMusic

Man never forget when foto dropped!!!🙌🙌🐐

@FreeEditsForYou

Amaziing music as always Kota. Love the music and the message.

@waiem2023

Kota hitting us with more smooth vibes❤

@Eunice_mogale

This is Soo good, they is just something about his music

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