Hollywood
Michael Bublè Lyrics

Could you be a teenage idol
The song starts with the singer asking if the listener can become a teenage idol.

Could you be a movie star
The singer further questions if the listener has the potential to become a movie star.

When I turn on my TV Will you smile and wave at me
The singer wonders if the listener will be on television, smiling and waving at the audience.

Tellin' Oprah who you are is strange
The singer mentions how strange it would be if the listener is a guest on Oprah's show introducing themselves to the world.

So you want to be a rock star With blue eyed bunny's in your bed
The singer questions if the listener wants to become a rock star, with women in their bed.

Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this
The singer reminds the listener that they sacrificed themselves to become rich and famous.

You'll be famous 'cause you're dead
The singer implies that many famous people become even more popular after their death.

So don't go higher for desire Put it in your head Baby Hollywood is dead
The singer advises the listener to not be too ambitious and think that Hollywood will bring them happiness.

You can find it in yourself
The singer tells the listener that happiness comes from within oneself.

I don't want to take you dancing When you're dancing with the world
The singer doesn't want to dance with the listener because they already have the world's attention.

Well you can flash your caviar and your million dollar car I don't need that kind of girl
The singer doesn't care about the materialistic things the listener has or their overall lifestyle.

But you could be that next sensation Or will you set the latest style
The singer acknowledges that the listener might become the next big thing or could set a trend.

You don't need a catchy song 'Cause the kids will sing along When you sell it with a smile
The singer points out that catchy songs aren't necessary for fame, as long as the artist appears happy and confident on stage.

So don't fly higher, for your fire Put it in your head Baby Hollywood is dead
The singer again stresses to not have lofty dreams about Hollywood giving you complete happiness.

Keep it on your head Hollywood is dead
The singer reiterates that Hollywood can't bring happiness and one should keep that thought in their mind.

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
The singer describes how someone can do anything for entertainment with children waiting to pay for their performance.

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
The singer admits that if the listener gets to California and makes it big, the singer will be ignored and the fame will go to the listener's head.

Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you
The singer gives advice on how to be happy and successful, by loving oneself and finding true meaning.

Love what is true and the world will come to you You can find it in yourself
The singer once again reminds the listener that happiness comes from within themselves.

No no no no no Keep it in your head, Hollywood is dead
The singer repeats that Hollywood won't bring true happiness.

Come, come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah Oh Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you Hollywood is dead, get it in your head, Hollywood is dead
The singer concludes the song with the repetition of the same theme that Hollywood is not the solution to happiness and success, and one should keep it in mind.