Green Screen Holiday
Phlake Lyrics

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Ho-holiday
My house, my couch

Into my green screen life
We could go where you like
On holiday, holiday
Holiday, holiday
You could bring your bathing suit

We don't have to leave this room
Going loud right now
We're going loud right now

Loud from the Taj Mahal
To the Eiffel Tower
We don't have to fly
'Cause we on green screen
Living life on Mars
Checking out the Mardi Gras
We don't need no cars, no
'Cause we on green screen

Ho-holiday, it's true
Every night like deja vu
We can order your favourite food
All day, it's a holiday
Picture me on dancing poles
On the cover of Rolling Stone
Going loud right now
We're going loud right now

Loud from the Taj Mahal
To the Eiffel Tower
We don't have to fly, no
'Cause we on green screen
Living life on Mars
Checking out the Mardi Gras
We don't need no cars, no
'Cause we on green screen

Ho-holiday
Holiday, holiday
'Cause we on green screen
Ho-holiday
Holiday, holiday
'Cause we on green screen
Ho-holiday

We could go to outer space
This room is my favourite place
Let's travel and hibernate
We're going loud right now

Loud from the Taj Mahal
To the Eiffel Tower
We don't have to fly, no
'Cause we on green screen
Living life on Mars
Checking out the Mardi Gras
We don't need no cars, no
'Cause we on green screen

Ho-holiday
Holiday, holiday
'Cause we on green screen
Ho-holiday
Holiday, holiday
'Cause we on green screen
Ho-holiday

Holiday, holiday
Ho-holiday

'Cause we on green screen
Ho-holiday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phlake’s “Green Screen Holiday” is a playful and upbeat song about a couple embarking on a virtual holiday using a green screen. The singer invites the listener to enter his green screen life where they could together virtually experience various tourist destinations and events like the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Mardi Gras, and life on Mars. They don't have to fly or leave the room because they are on a green screen. The song emphasizes the limitless possibilities of technology and imagination, enabling people to create their own adventures without leaving their house. The emphasis on “going loud right now” highlights the excitement of the virtual holiday and the fact that technology breaks down geographical barriers and opens up a world of possibilities.

The song's chorus is an expression of the desire to escape from the monotony of life and the virtual holiday is a way to make that happen. The singer invites his partner to go on a ho-holiday and explains that they don't need to go anywhere, as their bedroom is their own private paradise. It's a place where they can order their favorite food, listen to music, and dance on poles. The lyrics also seem to suggest that the singer is content with just staying at home and doesn't need material things to be happy. All he needs is his green screen and his partner to explore the world with.

Line by Line Meaning

Ho-holiday
Celebrating a holiday

My house, my couch
Staying indoors at home

Into my green screen life
Using special effects to simulate travel

We could go where you like
Choosing any location to simulate

On holiday, holiday
Enjoying a simulated vacation

You could bring your bathing suit
Preparing for a simulated beach vacation

We don't have to leave this room
Traveling without actually moving

Going loud right now
Having a great time

Loud from the Taj Mahal
Simulating being at a loud, iconic location

To the Eiffel Tower
Simulating being at another iconic location

We don't have to fly
No actual travel is necessary