Hollywood
Paul Oakenfold Lyrics


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Everybody comes to Hollywood
They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good

Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now
Yeah
'Cause you're in Hollywood

There's something in the air in Hollywood
The sun is shining like you knew it would
You're riding in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good

Everybody comes to Hollywood
They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good

I lost my memory in Hollywood
I've had a million visions
Bad and good
There's something in the air in Hollywood
I tried to leave it but I never could

Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now
Yeah
'Cause you're in Hollywood

There's something in the air in Hollywood
I've lost my reputation
Bad and good
You're riding in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good

Music stations always play the same songs
I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong

Everybody comes to Hollywood
They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good

Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now
Yeah
'Cause you're in Hollywood

'Cause you're in Hollywood
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood
In Hollywood
In Hollywood

Check it out
This bird has flown

Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now
Yeah
'Cause you're in Hollywood

'Cause you're in Hollywood
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood
In Hollywood
In Hollywood

Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel

Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel

Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel

Push the button
Don't push the button




Trip the station
Change the channel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Oakenfold's "Hollywood" are an ode to the glamour and allure of Hollywood. The song talks about how everybody comes to Hollywood to make it big and how there is something in the air that makes it impossible to leave. The first verse states how people are attracted to the neighborhood and the good it promises. The lyrics also make a reference to the sunshine and driving in the city with the top down. The catchy chorus speaks to how one's success is inevitable because they are in Hollywood – the land of dreams and opportunities.


However, there is a darker side to Hollywood as well. The lyrics mention how people lose their memory and reputation in the city. Despite the lure of success, it is also difficult to hold onto one's integrity and values. The song also criticizes the music industry for playing the same songs repeatedly. In the final verse, there is a reference to pushing buttons and changing channels, which can be seen as a metaphor for the short attention span of the entertainment industry.


Overall, "Hollywood" portrays the city as a land of contradictions – a place where dreams come true but also where people can lose themselves. The lyrics highlight the strong emotions that the city evokes and emphasize how it is impossible to ignore the allure of Hollywood.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody comes to Hollywood
Everyone comes to Hollywood.


They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They want to achieve success in this place.


They like the smell of it in Hollywood
They enjoy the atmosphere and culture of Hollywood.


How could it hurt you when it looks so good
Why would something that looks so attractive have a negative effect?


Shine your light now
Show the world what you’re made of.


This time it's gotta be good
This time, you need to get it right.


You get it right now
You’ve got to get it right this time.


'Cause you're in Hollywood
Because you’re now in Hollywood.


There's something in the air in Hollywood
There’s a particular vibe or energy in Hollywood.


The sun is shining like you knew it would
The weather is great, as expected.


You're riding in your car in Hollywood
You’re driving around in your car in Hollywood.


You got the top down and it feels so good
Driving with the top of your car down under the sun is a pleasurable experience.


I lost my memory in Hollywood
The environment can be so chaotic that one forgets certain things.


I've had a million visions
This place has created many thoughts and memories.


Bad and good
Some of these thoughts and memories are not always pleasant or positive.


I tried to leave it but I never could
Leaving Hollywood can be difficult because of the pull it has on you.


I've lost my reputation
The environment can have a negative effect on one’s reputation.


Music stations always play the same songs
The media in Hollywood has a lack of original content.


I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong
The moral standards in Hollywood can be confusing or nonexistent.


Check it out
Listen up.


This bird has flown
I need to leave this place.


Push the button
Press the button.


Don't push the button
Do not press the button.


Trip the station
Change the radio station.


Change the channel
Change the TV channel.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIRWAIS AHMADZAI

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