Hollywood
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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

The song "Hollywood" by MARINA & DIAMONDS explores the idea of the American dream, particularly as it pertains to Hollywood and the entertainment industry. The lyrics describe the pursuit of fame and fortune in Hollywood, as well as the darker aspects of this pursuit. The singer of the song is a Polish girl named Anya, who is described as a "tall, tanned hot blonde" who wants to become a Hollywood wife so that she doesn't end up living in a dive on Vine. She is willing to do anything for money and is looking for the "golden lie" that will lead her to success.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "American queen is the American dream," which implies that the ultimate goal of many people who come to America is to become a queen or king of the entertainment industry. However, the verses of the song suggest that this dream is not all it's cracked up to be. The second verse describes the singer's encounter with a security guard who mistakes her for Shakira or Catherine Zeta-Jones, which highlights the superficial nature of the industry. The lyrics also suggest that Hollywood has "infected" the singer's brain and that she is "obsessed with the mess that's America."


Overall, "Hollywood" is a commentary on the allure and danger of the American dream, particularly as it is embodied by Hollywood. The song suggests that the pursuit of fame and fortune can lead people to compromise their values and become obsessed with an idealized version of America that is ultimately unattainable.


Line by Line Meaning

American queen is the American dream
The highest level of success in America is becoming an American queen, in other words, the embodiment of the American dream.


She is a Polish girl in America
The singer encounters an attractive blonde named Anya, who is a Polish girl living in America.


Tall, tanned hot blonde called Anya
Anya is a tall, sexy blonde with tanned skin.


I asked her 'Why would you wanna be a Hollywood wife?'
The singer wonders why Anya would want to be a typical Hollywood wife.


'Because I don't want to end up living in a dive on Vine'
Anya wants to avoid living in a rundown area like Vine Street in Hollywood by marrying a wealthy man.


I'll do anything for a dime
The singer is willing to do anything to become famous in Hollywood.


Looking for the golden lie
The singer is searching for a false but attractive promise of success and fame.


Hollywood infected your brain
Hollywood has had a negative impact on the singer's and Anya's perception of reality.


You wanted kissing in the rain
The singer is referring to unrealistic romantic expectations created by Hollywood movies.


Oh oh, Living in a movie scene
The singer feels like they are living in an unrealistic movie scene.


Puking American dreams
The singer is disgusted by the unrealistic and impossible 'American dream' that Hollywood portrays.


Oh oh, I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
The singer is fascinated with the issues and problems in America that are created or exaggerated by Hollywood.


I fight security making plays for me
The singer is rejecting the advances of a security guard in LA.


As soon as I touch down in old LA, he said,
The security guard approaches the singer as soon as she arrives in Los Angeles.


Oh my god, you look just like Shakira
The security guard is mistaking the singer for Shakira.


No no, you're Catherine Zeta
The singer corrects the security guard that she is not Shakira, but rather Catherine Zeta-Jones.


Actually, my name's Marina
The singer introduces herself as Marina.


Your mind is just like mine
The singer and the security guard have similar unrealistic expectations of Hollywood.


All filled up with things benign
Their minds are filled with benign but unrealistic ideas of love and success.


American dream is the American queen
Once again, the American dream is equated with becoming an American queen.


Is the American dream
The American dream is the pinnacle of success in America.


Hollywood infected your brain
Hollywood has caused the singer and others to have misconceptions about reality.


You wanna kissing in the rain
The singer is again referring to the unrealistic romantic expectations portrayed in Hollywood movies.


Oh oh, I'm living in a movie scene
The singer feels like she is living in a scene from a Hollywood movie.


Puking American dreams
The singer is still disgusted by the unrealistic 'American dream' portrayed in Hollywood.


I'm obsessed with the mess that's America
The singer is obsessed with the problems and complications of American society that are created or exaggerated by Hollywood.




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

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@vormina9808

Hollywood just refuses to believe people are sick and tired of "modernized remakes and sequels", woke garbage, bad writing, and super annoying acters/actresses who are more concerned with criticizing/preaching to fans.

@cjspyker

hunger games still beat Godzilla

@MrLozbosh

@@cjspyker Whats your point?

@Fred63205

I like some remakes. I don't want to only see remakes

@jaketheimmortal3659

Seeing Godzilla Minus One doing so well makes me proud to be a Godzilla fan.

@Ludwig1970

100%

@frankgesuele6298

All Hail🦖

@hammerfist8763

Yea, we got lots of theater fatigue which was caused by superhero fatigue which was caused by woke fatigue which was caused by bad movie fatigue.

@scottbrower9052

Now we have fatigue fatigue.

@Catherine.Dorian.

@@scottbrower9052seriously! Even my phone is starting to annoy me, I’m starting to wish it was spring and I could go sit in a field

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