Hollywood
Massive Lyrics


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Is anybody out there
I'm living in the jungle just to find out the truth
And are they listening
In the promises of the red white and blue

I don't believe what they say when they promise the world
I don't believe what they say, when it's written in stone
Alright, we'll set the world on fire

Crash down Paranoia, everybody's coming for you
Sunsets going under, nobody's buying the truth
For the right price anything is possible
In the bright lights nobody can tell at all
We lived and died in Hollywood

Now everything's so pretty
And everyone will tell you it's always this way
The Angel city
Blinded by your dreams then they suddenly fade

I don't believe what they say when they promise the world
I don't believe what they say, when it's written in stone
Alright, we're never gonna survive

Crash down Paranoia, everybody's coming for you
Sunsets going under, nobody's buying the truth
For the right price anything is possible




In the bright lights nobody can tell at all
We lived and died in Hollywood

Overall Meaning

The song "Hollywood" by Massive touches on the powerful influence of the entertainment industry in society, as well as the deceptive nature of promises made by those in charge. The singer is searching for truth in the midst of an environment that operates on facade and manipulation. The opening lines express a plea for connection and communication with the broader public, as well as an admission that the quest for truth can feel like being lost in a jungle. The reference to "promises of the red white and blue" may suggest disillusionment with American patriotic rhetoric.


The second verse invokes the familiar theme of Hollywood as a land of fantasy and illusion, where anything can be bought for the right price. The tone here is bleak, as the singer suggests that the promise of the American Dream has become corrupted and that no one can be trusted to tell the truth. The bridge repeats the idea that the quest for truth is inevitably futile, as the ones in charge can "write things in stone" and entrench their power. The final repetition of "We lived and died in Hollywood" suggests that the singer has resigned themselves to being caught up in the machinery of the entertainment industry, with its glitz and glamour concealing a darker reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Is anybody out there
Asking if anyone is truly paying attention to what's going on in the world.


I'm living in the jungle just to find out the truth
Trying to navigate through the chaos of the world to uncover the truth.


And are they listening
Questioning whether those in power are actually listening to the concerns of the people.


In the promises of the red white and blue
Doubting the sincerity of the promises being made by those in power who represent the flag of their country.


I don't believe what they say when they promise the world
Expressing skepticism towards grand promises made by those in power who claim they can change the world.


I don't believe what they say, when it's written in stone
Not trusting even the most official and permanent promises made by those in power.


Alright, we'll set the world on fire
Expressing a desire to take action and make a significant impact in the world.


Crash down Paranoia, everybody's coming for you
Feeling a sense of paranoia and fear that others are out to get you.


Sunsets going under, nobody's buying the truth
The beauty of the world is fading away, and people are becoming increasingly unwilling to accept what's really happening.


For the right price anything is possible
Acknowledging the corrupting influence of money and power, which can make anything happen.


In the bright lights nobody can tell at all
The dazzle and spectacle of Hollywood can deceive people and make it difficult to see what's really happening.


We lived and died in Hollywood
Describing the all-consuming nature of the entertainment industry and how it can shape and ultimately destroy lives.


Now everything's so pretty
Describing how the world can seem bright and perfect on the surface, despite underlying problems and issues.


And everyone will tell you it's always this way
People will tell you that things are always beautiful and perfect, even when they're not.


The Angel city
Referring to Los Angeles, also known as the City of Angels.


Blinded by your dreams then they suddenly fade
Becoming obsessed with one's dreams and aspirations, only to have them suddenly disappear or turn out to be false.


Alright, we're never gonna survive
Expressing a sense of hopelessness and futility in the face of a seemingly invincible system.




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Gazman062

Gettin' into this album. Good, hard, balls out rock. Just what Aussie bands are famous for. \m/

Gazman062

The other 2 albums ain't shit on a brick either !!! These guys rocked a local of mine in Perth W.A. a few years back. Maybe 10 punters turned up, Brad had a bad throat, but they rocked the f*ck out\m/

Luke Bravin

Kick ass! \m/

oyvey goyim

Holy fuck, that's amazing.

DRAC SUCKS AT LIFE

Seeing these guys are hard rock hell in november. :)

Porl Ferguson

Me too. See you there Drac

DRAC SUCKS AT LIFE

Porl Ferguson Got vip ticket so hopefully can get my vinyl signed :)

colin nicol

Saw them support The Wild.at The Black Heart in Camden
Next time Scotland??
Awesome

Massive Oz

colin nicol we will be in Scotland in July. See you then .\m/

john van Luijk

wat a great support act yesterday for Black Berry smoke!!!!

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