Hollywood
Naughty Boy Lyrics


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I've got the shine now
'Cause I'm getting mine now
Everybody's following me
Golden girl, they come in for free
Fast friends and fast emotives
Than I ever had before this
I'm loving all the mirrors and smoke
I'm in shallow waters keeping afloat

I don't need no-one else
I will keep telling myself
That I'm a star
Yes you're a star
Yeah you're a star

If you can remember when we took the fall
Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Keep the stories and photographs
What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?
If you can remember when we took the fall
Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Keep the stories and photographs
What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?

Cracks start to show now
Lost my grip on things somehow
They're paying her more than me
Wind blew over my money tree
Crowds getting quiet, tell me if I dance for you would you buy it?
Taking too damn long to return my call
Whispers shout writing's on the wall

I don't need no-one else
I will keep telling myself
That I'm a star
Yeah you're a star
Yeah you're a star

If you can remember when we took the fall
Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Keep the stories and photographs
What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?
If you can remember when we took the fall
Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Keep the stories and photographs
What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?

If you can remember when we took the fall
Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Keep the stories and photographs
What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?

They won't call you anymore




You're not welcome at their door
Won't call you, no

Overall Meaning

Naughty Boy's song Hollywood is an introspective piece about the complexities of fame and the pitfalls of the entertainment industry. The lyrics express the feelings of a rising star who is experiencing the glamour and adulation of Hollywood, but at the same time, she is also grappling with the pressures, struggles and insecurities that accompany a sudden rise to fame.


The first verse of the song illustrates the newfound confidence and popularity of the singer. She has worked hard and is finally getting the recognition and success she deserves. However, there is a sense of superficiality in her surroundings, with everyone trying to ride her coattails without caring about her as a person. She is indulging in the "mirrors and smoke" of showbiz but realizes that she is only in "shallow waters" and must keep her head above the surface.


The second verse is a commentary on the fickleness of industry trends and the fragility of fame. The singer feels that her position is threatened when she sees others overtaking her and getting paid more. She is disillusioned with the industry and fears that she may be forgotten soon. She asks herself whether it is worth it to continue dancing for the crowds who are losing interest and whether her work is still worth anything if Hollywood stops calling her.


Overall, Naughty Boy's Hollywood is a reflective and poignant piece that delves into the dark side of showbiz and the importance of being true to oneself. It is a reminder that despite the glamor and allure of the entertainment industry, it can be a lonely and isolating place, and one must strive to stay grounded.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got the shine now
I am successful and standing out now.


'Cause I'm getting mine now
Because I am finally achieving the success that I deserve.


Everybody's following me
Everyone is trying to follow me and copy my success.


Golden girl, they come in for free
Beautiful women come to me easily because of my success.


Fast friends and fast emotives
I have made many close friends and we are experiencing intense emotions together.


Than I ever had before this
I have more friends and experiences than ever before in my life.


I'm loving all the mirrors and smoke
I am enjoying the glamour and illusions of my success.


I'm in shallow waters keeping afloat
I am barely managing to keep myself afloat in this superficial and cut-throat industry.


I don't need no-one else
I believe in myself and am self-sufficient.


I will keep telling myself
I will remind myself of my worth and talent even when others won't.


That I'm a star
I believe that I am a talented and deserving star.


Yes you're a star
I affirm my own talent and success by telling myself that I am a star.


Yeah you're a star
I positively affirm my own self-worth and talent.


If you can remember when we took the fall
If you can remember when we were struggling and failing...


Tell them that they love me that we had it all
Tell those who mocked me that I have succeeded greatly and they now admire me.


Keep the stories and photographs
Document our progress and success for posterity.


What we gon' do when Hollywood won't call us back?
Discuss what we will do when our fame and success fades and we are no longer in demand.


Cracks start to show now
My success is starting to falter and show signs of weakness.


Lost my grip on things somehow
I have lost control of my success and it is slipping away from me.


They're paying her more than me
The industry is favoring others over me and paying them more than me.


Wind blew over my money tree
I suffered a financial setback that has wiped out my wealth and resources.


Crowds getting quiet, tell me if I dance for you would you buy it?
The public and industry are becoming indifferent to me, so I need to try new tactics to regain their attention and support.


Taking too damn long to return my call
Industry contacts and opportunities are becoming hard to come by or ignoring me completely.


Whispers shout writing's on the wall
People who used to support me are now gossiping behind my back and predicting my downfall.


They won't call you anymore
The industry and public have stopped supporting and contacting me.


You're not welcome at their door
I am no longer in demand in the industry and doors are no longer open to me.


Won't call you, no
The industry and public have moved on from me and will no longer contact me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMELI SANDE, EMILI SANDE, S KHAN, SHAHID KHAN

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Olivia Lopez

Gabrielle ur voice is AMAZING!! I'm in love with this song!!! Amazing collaboration with naughty boy! Wow hope to hear more from u!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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What a song, what a voice!!!! ❤️ I just love it!

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LOVE THIS!!!

stones879

Sounds great .... as always

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This song, her Voice, Long time fan. Got the song from Amazon. $1.29 will be blasting in the VW New Bettle along with my massive Gabrielle collection.

Ben Anderson

Flawless!

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Brillaint!! :) Welcome Home Gabs :)

Jorge Dias

Only Word to Say = PERFECT Gaby.

Fernando Boeira

THAT IS GREAT...SO HAPPY GABRIELLE IS BACK WITH SUCH GREAT SONG...in fact the audiencfe doe snot seem to understand what a fantatsic song this is.. FERNANDO FROM BRAZIL

recopower

oh how i love gabrielle :)

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