Hollywood
Michael-Bublé Lyrics

Could you be a teenage idol
Can you embody the perfect image of a young, attractive, and talented public figure that can influence millions of people?

Could you be a movie star
Could you become the face of the entertainment industry and enjoy widespread fame by acting in films?

When I turn on my TV, Will you smile and wave at me
If you become famous, will you still remember the people you started from and acknowledge them?

Tellin' Oprah who you are is strange
The thought of revealing your private personality to the world's talk shows may sound odd and uncomfortable.

So you want to be a rock star, With blue-eyed bunnies in your bed
Do you aspire for the rock star lifestyle with attractive women at your beck and call?

Well, remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this
The fame and fortune you seek comes at a cost – your public image and persona that you'll have to sell.

You'll be famous 'cause you're dead
Sometimes the ultimate way to become famous is to die, creating an everlasting legacy.

So don't go higher for desire, put it in your head, Baby Hollywood is dead, You can find it in yourself
Don't aim for the hedonistic pleasures and superficial desires of Hollywood, but look inside yourself to find true purpose and value.

I don't want to take you dancing when you're dancing with the world
I don't want to compete with the world for your attention and affection or risk getting lost in the crowd.

Well, you can flash your caviar and your million-dollar car, I don't need that kind of girl
You may have all the luxury items and material possessions to flaunt, but I'm not interested in those superficial things.

But you could be that next sensation or will you set the latest style, You don't need a catchy song cause the kids will sing along When you sell it with a smile
You have the potential to create a new trend or be the next big thing, but all you have to do is smile and sell yourself confidently.

Keep it on your head, Hollywood is dead
Remember that the absurdities and shallowness of Hollywood don't define you or your worth.

Well, you can do the mighty tango, you can strut your little thing, you can swing from vine to vine while the kiddies wait in line with the money in their hands
You can indulge in all the attention-seeking and acrobatic stunts to entertain the crowd, but remember they're also paying for it.

But if you get to California, save a piece of gold for me, If it's the only thing you'll save then I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on TV
Even if you make it big in California, don't forget me, and if you don't save anything else, at least keep one small thing. If not, I doubt you'll acknowledge me when you're on TV.

Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you
Stay true to yourself and values, and the world will recognize and appreciate your authenticity.

No no no no no, Keep it in your head, Hollywood is dead, Come, come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo, Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah, Oh Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo
Repeated refrain to emphasize the death of the Hollywood illusion and to remind the listener to keep their head in the right space.