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Hollyhood
Lil Eddie Lyrics
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(Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh yeah, yeah)
I heard to never believe I ever be a millionaire
'Cause it'd be a miracle if I ever reach to ever see my 21st year
But look at your boy I made it out the sewer
Thanks to Grandma I'm a entrepreneur
So many people said I couldn't do it
(Oh, oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
Never pain 'cause I been there once before
(Oh, oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
But I'm proud of the hood 'cause the hood's my home
From la to New York, Chi-Town to A-Town
My hustlers try'na make a living
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good, you got the key to Hollyhood
Detroit to Miami, va, New Orleans' streams
You gotta fight to the finish
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good 'cause we got the key to Hollyhood
When you come from Disney streets
The only way to go is up, (up)
All my fellas doin' time
I ain't try'na preach it ain't too late to start over, nah
Ladies on the block just know that you're a queen
You don't have to settle for less for some green
Don't let nobody tell you, you can win big
Obama for President
The world's changin' yeah
(Oh, oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
Never pain 'cause I been there once before
(Oh, oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
But I'm proud of the hood 'cause the hood's my home
From la to New York, Chi-Town to A-Town
My hustlers try'na make a living
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good, you got the key to Hollyhood
Detroit to Miami, va, New Orleans' streams
You gotta fight to the finish
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good 'cause we got the key to Hollyhood
Take your wishes, hit and misses
Turn it all into a golden ticket
Let it push you to the limit
'Cause you're bound to touch the sky
You're gettin' closer so don't give up
Look at the bigger picture
It may get harder
But know what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger
It only makes you stronger, stronger
From la to New York, Chi-Town to A-Town
My hustlers try'na make a living
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good, you got the key to Hollyhood
Detroit to Miami, va, New Orleans' streams
You gotta fight to the finish
Though we hog your block
You gotta make the best of what you got
It's all good 'cause we got the key to Hollyhood
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-whoa whoa oh yeah)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh yeah, yeah)
'Cause we got the key to Hollyhood
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-whoa whoa oh yeah)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh yeah, yeah)
'Cause we got the key to Hollyhood
The song Hollyhood by Lil Eddie is about overcoming adversity and making the best out of any situation. The song begins with Lil Eddie reflecting on how many people doubted him and how it was unlikely that he would ever achieve success, but he thanks his grandmother for his current status as an entrepreneur. He then remarks on how it's interesting that the same people who once doubted him are now claiming that they always knew he would make it. Lil Eddie then reminisces about the tough times when he was younger and how he doesn't have to endure that pain anymore.
The chorus of the song talks about the resilience of those from Hollyhood, despite their difficult circumstances. The lyrics assert that those from "Disney streets" have nowhere to go but up and that one can still start over even if they have been incarcerated. The song encourages women to not settle for less just to make some money and stresses that it's possible to make something of oneself if they try.
Overall, Hollyhood is a song that inspires hope and perseverance despite challenging circumstances. Lil Eddie acknowledges the hardships but is ultimately optimistic that people from Hollyhood can overcome them and attain success.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard to never believe I ever be a millionaire
People said I would never be rich
'Cause it'd be a miracle if I ever reach to ever see my 21st year
They thought I wouldn't live long enough to see 21
But look at your boy I made it out the sewer
But I made it out of the bad situation I was in
Thanks to Grandma I'm a entrepreneur
My grandma helped me become a successful business owner
So many people said I couldn't do it
Lots of people told me I couldn't succeed
Funny how now they claim they always knew it
Now those same people act like they always believed in me
Never pain 'cause I been there once before
I'm not afraid of difficult situations because I've experienced them before
But I'm proud of the hood 'cause the hood's my home
I'm proud of where I come from and it will always be home to me
My hustlers try'na make a living
People in my community are working hard to survive
Though we hog your block
Even if we take up space in your neighborhood
You gotta make the best of what you got
You have to make the most of what you have
It's all good, you got the key to Hollyhood
Don't worry, we have the power to succeed in our community
Take your wishes, hit and misses
Take your successes and failures
Turn it all into a golden ticket
Use those experiences to create opportunities for yourself
Let it push you to the limit
Let those experiences motivate you
'Cause you're bound to touch the sky
You're destined for greatness
You're gettin' closer so don't give up
You're on your way to success, so keep going
Look at the bigger picture
Think about your long-term goals
It may get harder
Things might become more difficult
But know what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger
Adversity can make you stronger
'Cause we got the key to Hollyhood
We have the power to succeed in our community
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.