Hollywood
Nickelback Lyrics


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Please, don't be too long while you're gone
There ain't enough to keep me here too long
Not like the last time I stood in line
Just enough to keep me bouncing off the wall, yeah

The new day, the new tray that comes around
Pills and all, enough to kill him while he sleeps
Is this the alley we dragged him to?
Just off of Hollywood and Normandie

If it had worked like she said it would
Just like living in Hollywood
Just like a bad dream, or so it seems
Just like I'm back in emergency

If it had worked like she said it would
Just like living in Hollywood
Just like a bad dream, or so it seems
Just like I'm back in emergency

Please, don't be too long while you're gone
There ain't enough to keep me here too long
Not like the last time I stood in line
Just enough to keep me bouncing off the walls

If it had worked like she said it would
Just like living in Hollywood
Just like a bad dream, or so it seems
Just like I'm back in emergency

If it had worked like she said it would
Just like living in Hollywood

Just like a bad dream, or so it seems
Just like I'm back in emergency

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Nickelback song "Hollywood" depict the bleak reality of life in the entertainment industry, particularly in the eponymous city. The opening lines imply a sense of loneliness and desperation as the singer begs their partner not to be gone for too long. This suggests a feeling of vulnerability and insecurity, underscored by the line "There ain't enough to keep me here too long."


The second verse shifts focus to the darker side of Hollywood, with references to drugs and violence. The line "Pills and all, enough to kill him while he sleeps" paints a grim picture of drug abuse, while the mention of an alley off Hollywood and Normandy suggests a potential location for a violent encounter. The repetition of the phrase "just like" in the chorus reinforces the idea that Hollywood is a place where dreams can turn into nightmares.


Overall, "Hollywood" uses vivid imagery and evocative language to comment on the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, particularly in Los Angeles. The song suggests that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood come at a steep price, and that success can often be fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't be too long while you're gone
I am begging you not to take too much time away from me


There ain't enough to keep me here too long
I don't have enough to keep me occupied while you're gone


Not like the last time I stood in line
I don't want to experience the boredom and frustration of standing in line like last time


Just enough to keep me bouncing off the wall, yeah
There's only enough to prevent me from being completely bored, but not enough to make me content


The new day, the new tray that comes around
Each day brings a new set of pills to take


Pills and all, enough to kill him while he sleeps
The pills are so strong that they could kill me in my sleep


Is this the alley we dragged him to
Is this the same place we took him to before?


Just off of Hollywood and Normandy
This place is located near the intersection of Hollywood and Normandy, which is known for being dangerous


It didn't work like she said it would
The plan didn't go as planned


Just like livin' in Hollywood
This situation feels like the typical Hollywood lifestyle, which is full of deception and false promises


Just like a bad dream, or so it seems
This feels like a nightmare, but I'm not sure if it's real or not


Just like I'm back in emergency
I feel like I'm back in a medical emergency, which is a stressful and traumatic experience


Please don't be too long while you're gone
I am still begging you not to take too much time away from me


There ain't enough to keep me here too long
I still don't have enough to keep me occupied while you're gone


Not like the last time I stood in line
I'm still trying to avoid experiencing the boredom and frustration of standing in line again


Just enough to keep me bouncing off the wall, yeah
There's still only enough to prevent me from being completely bored, but not enough to make me content




Lyrics © Regard Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Robert Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Ryan Vikedal

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