Hollywood
Marina& The Diamonds Lyrics


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American queen is the American dream
American queen is the American dream

She is a Polish girl in America
Tall, tanned hot blonde called Anya
I asked her 'Why would you wanna be a Hollywood wife?'
'Because I don't want to end up living in a dive on Vine'
I'll do anything for a dime
Looking for the golden lie

Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, Living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

I fight security making plays for me
As soon as I touch down in old LA, he said,

Oh my god, you look just like Shakira
No no, you're Catherine Zeta
Actually, my name's Marina

Your mind is just like mine
All filled up with things benign
You're looking for the golden lie

Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I've been living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

American dream is the American queen
American queen is the American dream
Is the American dream
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanna kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams




Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

Overall Meaning

"Hollywood" by Marina & The Diamonds is a commentary on the American Dream and the obsession with fame and fortune. The lyrics depict the story of a Polish girl named Anya who wants to be a Hollywood wife, so she doesn't end up living in a dive on Vine. Marina asks her why she would want that, and Anya states she'll do anything for a dime and is looking for the golden lie - a metaphor for the false promise of happiness and success that Hollywood sells to the world. The chorus suggests that Hollywood infected Anya's brain, manipulating her desires to want to live in a movie scene and puke American dreams. The repetition of the line "I'm obsessed with the mess that's America" emphasizes Marina’s preoccupation with the negative aspects of American culture, including the obsession with Hollywood and fame.


The line "your mind is just like mine, all filled up with things benign, you're looking for the golden lie" reflects the theme of the song, highlighting how Hollywood brainwashes people into desiring superficial success and beauty. Marina's exchange with security also shows how Hollywood has a way of making people feel like they're someone they're not. The security guard mistaking Marina for Shakira or Catherine Zeta-Jones shows how Hollywood has homogenized beauty standards and how appearances can be deceiving.


Line by Line Meaning

American queen is the American dream
The idea of an American queen embodies the idealized vision of the American dream.


She is a Polish girl in America
The singer of the song is a Polish girl living in America.


Tall, tanned hot blonde called Anya
The girl the singer is talking to is described as tall, tanned and blonde with the name Anya.


'Because I don't want to end up living in a dive on Vine'
Anya wants to become a Hollywood wife to avoid living in a rundown place on Vine Street.


I'll do anything for a dime
The artist of the song is willing to do anything to make money.


Looking for the golden lie
The singer is searching for the idealized version of reality that Hollywood is known for.


Hollywood infected your brain
The singer warns that Hollywood has a way of influencing one's thoughts and desires.


You wanted kissing in the rain
The artist likens the romantic ideals of Hollywood to a scene involving kissing in the rain.


Oh oh, Living in a movie scene
The artist feels like she is living in a movie scene, suggesting that the reality of Hollywood is blurred with that of real life.


Puking American dreams
The artist feels disillusioned by the American dream and all its unrealistic expectations.


I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
The singer admits to being fixated on the chaos and disorder that plagues America.


I fight security making plays for me
The artist is approached by security personnel who are interested in her.


Actually, my name's Marina
The singer corrects the mistaken identity given to her by the security personnel.


Your mind is just like mine
The singer sees similarities between her thoughts and desires and those of the security personnel.


All filled up with things benign
Both the singer and the security personnel's minds are filled with trivial, unimportant things.


American dream is the American queen
The American dream is personified as the idealized image of an American queen.


Hollywood infected your brain
The song again warns that Hollywood has a way of influencing one's thoughts and desires.


Oh oh, I've been living in a movie scene
The singer feels trapped in a world that is more like a movie set than reality.


Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
The singer reiterates her fixation with America's chaos and disorder.


Hollywood infected your brain
Once again, the song emphasizes that Hollywood has an adverse effect on one's thoughts and desires.


You wanna kissing in the rain
The song repeats the idea that Hollywood's romantic ideals involve a scene of kissing in the rain.


Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
The artist continues to feel as if she is living in a movie rather than reality.


Puking American dreams
The singer remains disillusioned by the unrealistic expectations of the American dream.


Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
The song ends on the same note as it began, with the artist's fixation on America's chaotic and disordered reality.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@turkeydinosaur1559

Marina is not:
- A robot
- Hungry anymore
- Shakira
- Katherine Zeta
Things marina is:
- A primadonna girl (yeah)
- Rootless
- Out of luck
Things marina believes:
- there’s no such things as a house in the country
- board games are underrated
Things she needs to believe:
- in love
What marina never thought:
- she could be happy
What marina doesn’t want:
- to feel blue anymore

Okay I came back December 2021 😭 this is my most prized accomplishment I am so in love with everyone who replied to this 🙏



@paulanji

one thing i love about the family jewels is how marina almost never mentions love (at least not romantic/sexual love).

the majority of music today, both alternative and mainstream, is lyrically about love and it gets kinda tiring after a while. like, there are other things in life to talk about too!

that's why the family jewels is such a breath of fresh air that gets better with time, like a fine wine. marina manages to make one of the most interesting pop albums of all time without mentioning love or dating much. in fact, hermit the frog is likely the only track with that lyrical theme.

on the album, she writes about:

~ life philosophy, personal fulfillment and following your dreams (ARE YOU SATISFIED?)

~ alcoholism as a coping mechanism (SHAMPAIN)

~ mental health & vulnerability, emotions and the inherent irrationality of being human
(I AM NOT A ROBOT)

~ social issues, internalized misogyny and toxic beauty standards for women (GIRLS)

~ being confused about what to do in your life and feeling pressure from the people in your life to act a certain way (MOWGLI'S ROAD)

~ intrusive thoughts and mental illness (OBSESSIONS)

~ fame and the glorification of american culture (HOLLYWOOD)

~ introversion, delinquency and feeling uncomfortable in social situations (THE OUTSIDER)

~ dysfunctional familial interpersonal relationships
(GUILTY, SEVENTEEN, THE FAMILY JEWELS)

~ feeling like you don't belong anywhere or that you don't have a home (ROOTLESS)

~ how capitalism and consumerism affect the millenial generation and being an overachiever/gifted kid who never feels happy due to feeling like they aren't good/successful enough (OH NO!)

~ depression, chronic loneliness and sadness (NUMB)



@paulanji

@@thewanderer6196 okay, i admit the main reason why i put capitalism isn't really because of the song itself, but more because of the music video, which does caricaturize consumer culture.

but there's also something about the lyric:

"if you are not very careful, your possessions will possess you."

i'm pretty new to politics & economics, but i think there might be a interpretation of that lyric that has to do with materialism? not sure if historical or dialectical.

i don't think marina wrote the song with capitalism in mind (i think she said she wrote it while doubting her own longevity as an artist and feeling like she was bound to be a failure forever), but subconsciously, some people might interpret a message there.

see, that's the beauty of art. there's (almost) never one objective interpretation. it can be looked at from many angles, depending on the observer and their inner being.



@stefn5912

Lyrics:

American queen is the American dream
American queen is the American dream
She is a Polish girl in America
Tall, tanned hot blonde called Anya
I asked her 'Why would you wanna be a Hollywood wife?'
'Because I don't want to end up living in a dive on Vine'
I'll do anything for a dime
Looking for the golden lie

Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, Living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

I fight security making plays for me
As soon as I touch down in old LA, he said,
Oh my god, you look just like Shakira
No no, you're Catherine Zeta
Actually, my name's Marina

Your mind is just like mine
All filled up with things benign
You're looking for the golden lie

Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I've been living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
American dream is the American queen
American queen is the American dream
Is the American dream

Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanna kissing in the rain
Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams
Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America



All comments from YouTube:

@marinadiamandis

Can't get enough of these Hollywood videos on Tik Tok! 💗 https://Marina.lnk.to/HollywoodTikTok

@mariannacybulska4670

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@annathompson2601

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@woho1680

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@brandondowd6470

Dang

@timo7597

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@mxxnlight111

You know Marina's voice when you hear it. Literally no one can sing like her.

@leaf2522

EXACTLY DUDE

@minukarodrigo

most unique female voice ever

@justinthediamonds5654

That's why she's more than special and gaves me an other feeling 💎

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