Hollywood Tonight
Michael Jackson Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Tahitian tan
In her painted on jeans
She dreams of fame
She changed her name
To one that fits the movie screen
She's headed for the big time that means
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you
May never ever have that chance again
That chance again, babe
Woo
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams
She's giving hot tricks to men just to get in
She was taught that that's not clean
She's headed for the big time that means
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you
May never ever have that chance again
That chance again, babe
She gave up her life to follow her dreams (again, babe)
Left behind everything for the movie scene
Nothing more she could want, she was determined to follow her plan
She wanted Hollywood, she wanted it bad (ooh)
Now that she got her dream, she became a star
It all looked so good, but only good from afar
Imprisoned in every paparazzi's camera, every guy wished they could
Now it's back to reality for Ms. Hollywood
Woo, lipstick in hand
Tahitian tan
In her painted on jeans
She dreams of fame
She changed her name
To one that fits the movie screen
She's headed for the big time that means
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you
May never ever have that chance again
That chance again, babe
You know it, baby
(Westbound Greyhound)
(To Tinseltown)
(To pursue her movie star dreams) again, babe
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood) woo
(Westbound Greyhound)
(To Tinseltown)
(To pursue her movie star dreams) again, babe
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood) ah
You know it, baby
(Westbound Greyhound)
(To Tinseltown)
(To pursue her movie star dreams) again, babe
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood) woo
(Westbound Greyhound)
(To Tinseltown)
(To pursue her movie star dreams) again, babe
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood) woo
She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood
Hollywood, she's Hollywood
Hollywood, she's Hollywood
She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's "Hollywood Tonight" tell the story of a young woman who dreams of becoming famous in Hollywood. She changes her name to fit the movie screen and heads towards the city of fame; Los Angeles. The first verse talks about her appearance, donning a Tahitian tan with a lipstick in hand and painted-on jeans. She's living the Hollywood dream and moving towards the big time. The chorus repeats three times with a catchy melody, emphasizing the idea that the woman is heading to Hollywood to pursue her career in acting, singing or entertainment.
In the second verse, it becomes clear that the woman went to any length to achieve her dream of making it to Hollywood, including tricks and tactics with men. She ignored the moral values she had been taught and embraced the darker side of Hollywood. The chorus reiterates the idea that the dream of making it big in Hollywood can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you may never get that chance again. The lyrics reiterate throughout the song that the woman is heading to Hollywood to pursue her dreams, and the chorus implies the idea that making it in Hollywood is tough, and opportunities are limited.
Line by Line Meaning
Lipstick in hand
She is holding lipstick, ready to transform herself into a glamorous Hollywood star
Tahitian tan
She has a deep, exotic tan that symbolizes her desire to fit in with the Hollywood elite
In her painted on jeans
Her skin-tight jeans are part of her carefully crafted image, designed to attract attention and signify her aspirations
She dreams of fame
She is consumed by the desire for fame and stardom above all else
She changed her name
She has reinvented herself by adopting a new identity that sounds more glamorous and suitable for the big screen
To one that fits the movie screen
Her new name is carefully chosen to be memorable, catchy, and more fitting for her Hollywood ambitions
She's headed for the big time that means
She is determined to become a Hollywood star, even if it means sacrificing her integrity and self-respect
She's going Hollywood
She is taking the steps necessary to achieve her dream of becoming a Hollywood star
She's going Hollywood tonight
She is making a bold move to pursue her Hollywood dreams tonight
It's true, that you,
May never ever have that chance again
That chance again babe
She realizes that opportunities like this are rare, and she may never again have a chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood star
West bound Greyhound
To tinsel town
Just to pursue her movie star dreams
She is taking a Greyhound bus to Hollywood, fully committed to pursuing her dream of becoming a movie star
She's giving hot tricks to men
Just to get in
When she was taught that that's not clean
She is resorting to sexual favors to advance her career, even though she knows it's morally wrong
You know it baby
The singer is expressing his own confidence in her potential to succeed in Hollywood
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson, Bradley D. Bruxer, Teddy Riley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NightshadeIsis
Oh.My.Gosh. This man has such an amazing voice! Michael would have loved to have heard this cover. I rarely gush over a singer, but you can just feel this man's passion in his voice. He is going to go FAR.
@RotimiOfficial
@cinderellacircle thanks so much. I LOVE the album. Michael is the best ever.
@eddiekane5851
I know Mike is looking down like good job
@jannette4005
rotimi this cover of Michael Jackson's music video Hollywood tonight is the best video I have ever seen i love this video m.j. would be proud i love all of your music awesome job 👍
@domoboy92
Dude this is pretty BEAST!!! I know Michael would be honored.
@rookiex2003
Cant stop playing this.
@MayaJeanne
i am one of the biggest michael jackson fans around, he would be so proud of this cover!
@colspapp
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@HaharuRecords
Everything is so good.. i just need to be more funky on this....
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@Unbreakable1978
Absolutely amazing. I got chills