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Albums: Heart And Keys, Less Than Three, Whatever It Takes
There is something unique and refreshing about Kenny Holland. Something that you truly must come in contact with to understand. His music is soulful and honest while still appealing to pop cravings. It quickly becomes hard to believe that, at just eighteen years old, it's possible to write ballads this powerful and hooks this infectious.
Holland has come a long way since his start growing up in Michigan and only performing at high school events. From playing sold-out shows, to recording a full-length record, to taking social networking by storm. It's only a matter of time before Kenny and his songs are recognized world-wide.
In a day and age where singer/songwriters are a dime a dozen, Kenny brings something new to the table. Check out his debut single, "So What", today!
Hotel California
Kenny Holland Lyrics
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Cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance
I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to stop for the night
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year
You can find it here
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted
She got the Mercedes Benz
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends
How they dance in the courtyard
Sweet summer sweat.
Some dance to remember
Some dance to forget
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year
You can find it here
Mirrors on the ceiling,
The pink champagne on ice
And she said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device"
And in the master's chambers
They gathered for the feast
They stab it with their steely knives
But they just can't kill the beast
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place
Oh such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Hotel California
What a nice surprise
Bring your alibis
The song "Hotel California" by Kenny Holland is a cover version of the popular song by The Eagles, released in 1976. The song opens with the singer describing his experience driving down a dark desert highway, with a cool wind in the air and the scent of colitas rising up through the air. He soon comes upon the Hotel California and is lured in by its shimmering lights. The singer is welcomed to the hotel and is described the lavish lifestyle provided by the hotel. The second verse describes how the hotel is inhabited by those who are trapped in their own vices or otherwise lost, and describes the eerie atmosphere in some of the hotel’s rooms, including mirrors on the ceiling and pink champagne on ice. One of the most iconic lines of the song comes from the third verse, where the singer describes how the guests are “prisoners” of their own device. The song ends on a climactic note, with guests dancing in the courtyard and the singer being startled by their frenzied, animalistic qualities.
There have been many interpretations of what the song means over the years. Some believe that it is an allegory for the excesses and hedonism of the music industry, with the hotel representing the superficial nature of fame and success. Others see it as a commentary on capitalism and consumerism, or as a metaphor for drug addiction. While Don Henley, one of the songwriters of the original version, has said that the song is about the loss of innocence and the impossible-to-escape allure of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
On a dark desert highway
While driving on a deserted and lonely road in the midst of a dry land
Cool wind in my hair
Feeling the refreshingly cool wind blowing past
Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air
Experiencing an inviting fragrance of burning marijuana in the atmosphere
Up ahead in the distance
Far in the distance
I saw a shimmering light
Noticed a sparkling light in the horizon
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
Feeling tired and drowsy with blurry vision
I had to stop for the night
Had no choice but to rest for the night
Welcome to the Hotel California
Introducing the entryway to the hotel
Such a lovely place
A really pleasant destination to reside in
Such a lovely face
Referring to the exterior appearance of the hotel
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Ample space is available for accommodation
Any time of year
The lodging facility is open year-round and accessible any time
You can find it here
The address of the hotel is available
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted
The woman's personality is flawed and unpredictable, like a twisted piece of jewelry by Tiffany and Co.
She got the Mercedes Benz
She owns a luxurious Mercedes Benz car
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends
She is associated with several attractive, yet inferior, men who are simply her acquaintances
How they dance in the courtyard
Referring to the lively dancing that takes place in the courtyard of the hotel
Sweet summer sweat.
Describing the intense heat and perspiration during the summer season
Some dance to remember
A few people dance to relive pleasant memories
Some dance to forget
Others dance to escape unpleasant recollections
Mirrors on the ceiling,
As the chorus continues, describing the peculiarities of the hotel, detailing the presence of mirrors on the ceiling
The pink champagne on ice
Additional extravagant details such as the availability of pink champagne served in an icy cooler
And she said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device"
Explaining that the director of the hotel believes that all guests are held captives of their own preferences and desires
And in the master's chambers
Advertising another obscure detail, telling the readers about the ruler's domains
They gathered for the feast
When invited, the visitors attend elaborate dining events
They stab it with their steely knives
Some guests use crude tactics while dining such as with steel knives
But they just can't kill the beast
Despite these tactics, the insatiable hunger of the guests can never be completely satisfied
They livin' it up at the Hotel California
Guests love their stay at the Hotel California
What a nice surprise
They were not expecting the level of pomp and extravagance housed at the hotel
Bring your alibis
The resort recommends that all guests arrive prepared with their stories or justifications for their location and actions
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sage
Your music has the perfect combination of the rap and singing style with the deep lyrics and your voice is amazing you're so talented Kenny
Laura's on mars
thank you so much for putting out all of this great music it's brilliant
Laura's on mars
+Kenny Holland thank you... Can't wait for the B.O.A.T.S EP
Kenny Holland
Thanks for listening to my heart & soul
Destiny
this song deserves sooo many more views. It's my favorite song ever!
Lara Schtt
You are an amazing human being. Your music is... breathtaking. It inspires so much and your lyrics and videos are overwhelming
Noelani Pena
+Kenny Holland ur cute😂😂😂😂😂 but ur an amazing singer😘😘😊 ur songs are awsome😘😊😂
Mia I Love Cats
+Kenny Holland Your amazing
Kenny Holland
Such a compliment thanks for the love 💋
Moinul
any other artists other than Kenny and Twenty one pilots that produce these types of songs? these are the best