Go to Hollywood
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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Go and pack your bags, like you know you should.
Go to California, but let me warn ya.
The people there often times will scorn ya.
Pull out your teeth. See what's underneath.
Put the new ones in. Look in disbelief.
Hear the people call as you're standing tall.
You parade around, but you trip and fall.
This could end it all. All right, all right.
See the ragged old magazine with a mirror on the front.
Read the outdated summaries of yourself.
Hear the people forgetting you, moving on to something else.
What was once on a pedestal's now on the shelf.
Go to Hollywood, for the common good.
Go and pack your bags, like you know you should.
Go to California, but let me warn ya.
The people there often times will scorn ya.
Pull out your teeth. See what's underneath.
Put the new ones in. Look in disbelief.
Hear the people call as you're standing tall.
You parade around, but you trip and fall.
This could end it all. All right, all right, all right.
In Lemon Demon's song "Go to Hollywood," the lyrics seem to be a commentary on the shallowness and fickleness of fame and fortune. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "go to Hollywood" for the "common good," suggesting that the entertainment industry has some kind of broader societal benefit. However, the verses immediately counter this message, warning of the cutthroat and judgmental nature of the industry and the possibility of being "scorned." The line "pull out your teeth, see what's underneath, put the new ones in, look in disbelief" paints a disturbing picture of someone recklessly changing their appearance to fit into a certain mold or meet certain expectations. The image of the "ragged old magazine with a mirror on the front" further suggests the despair and insecurity that can come with trying to maintain a public image, only to ultimately be forgotten and replaced.
The final lines of the chorus, "this could end it all, all right, all right," drive home the idea that fame and fortune are not always guaranteed or sustainable, and that the pursuit of them comes with risks and sacrifices. The repetition of "all right" almost sounds like a desperate attempt to convince oneself that everything will be okay even as the situation seems to be crumbling. In essence, "Go to Hollywood" is a cautionary tale about the perils of chasing a fleeting and superficial form of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Go to Hollywood, for the common good.
Going to Hollywood is necessary for the greater good.
Go and pack your bags, like you know you should.
Prepare yourself for the journey ahead as you should.
Go to California, but let me warn ya.
However, beware of the negative aspects of California.
The people there often times will scorn ya.
You may face rejection and ridicule from the locals there.
Pull out your teeth. See what's underneath.
To fit in with the Hollywood style, you need to change yourself physically.
Put the new ones in. Look in disbelief.
Insert the new teeth and be amazed at your transformation.
Hear the people call as you're standing tall.
As you get famous, people will recognize you and idolize you.
You parade around, but you trip and fall.
However, you are still human and can make mistakes like anyone else.
This could end it all. All right, all right.
Mistakes can lead to the end of your career and everything you have worked for.
See the ragged old magazine with a mirror on the front.
Look at the outdated media coverage of yourself, with a mirror showing your reflection.
Read the outdated summaries of yourself.
Read articles that are no longer relevant or accurate to your current image.
Hear the people forgetting you, moving on to something else.
Witness the public's short attention span and their tendency to quickly move onto the next big thing.
What was once on a pedestal's now on the shelf.
Your former fame and success has now been overshadowed by newer celebrities and is now unusable.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K
I’d like to imagine this is the prequel to Lifetime Achievement Award.
Frank!!!
SO TRUE!!!
charlie
@Nature Tapes holy shit nature tapes
wander
How are you so wise
Nature Tapes
By god, you're a genius!
Randomist77
Simply incredible. Absolutely spellbinding. Neil's voice seems almost hypnotizing... you just can't get tired of this stuff.
TIGER KAT!
GUYS I THINK THEY TURNED INTO NEIL
CalmDownRowan
are you still not tired of it?
gostkity
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