Hollywood
The Cranberries Lyrics
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In my head
It's me and you we are in bed
We are in bed
You've always been there when I called
When I called
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all
[Chorus]
This is not Hollywood
Like I understood
Is not Hollywood
Like, like, like
Get away, get away,
Is there anybody there?
Get away, get away,
Is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away, away
I've got a picture in my room
In my room
I will return there I presume
It will be soon
The greatest irony of all
Should do all
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all
[Chorus]
The Cranberries’s song "Hollywood" is an introspective piece about the harsh reality of fame and fortune. The song is essentially about the contrast between the idealized, glitzy version of Hollywood and what it actually represents. The opening lyrics reveal a personal and intimate moment shared between two people lying in bed. The pleasant imagery is then juxtaposed with the raw, honest perspective from the chorus, which suggests that Hollywood is not just glitter and glamour.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful refrain that repeats the phrase "This is not Hollywood" several times. It is a direct statement that indicates that things are not as they seem, and that the dream of Hollywood is nothing more than an illusion. The second verse talks about having a picture in a room, hinting at the idea of keeping memories and past experiences as a way of coping with the struggles of the past. The ironic observation here is that the reality of Hollywood does not match the dream that it presents to its audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a picture in my head
I have an image in my mind
In my head
It only exists in my thoughts
It's me and you we are in bed
You and I are intimate in the picture
You've always been there when I called
You have consistently answered my calls for help
When I called
Whenever I needed you
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all
You have been the most dependable person in my life
[Chorus]
Refrain
This is not Hollywood
Real life is not like a movie
Like I understood
Like how I thought it was
Get away, get away,
Escape
Is there anybody there?
Is there anybody who can save me?
Get away, get away,
Escape
Is there anybody there?
Is there anybody who can help me?
Get away, get away, get away, away
Escape as far as possible
I've got a picture in my room
I have a photograph in my personal space
In my room
It is in a private area
I will return there I presume
I believe I will go back there again
It will be soon
It won't be long until I return
The greatest irony of all
The biggest paradoxical situation
Should do all
It should be the opposite
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all
Life is not as exciting as people believe
[Chorus]
Refrain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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Primera Calle de la Soledad
I've got a picture in my head, in my head.
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed.
You've always been there when I call, when I call.
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all.
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
I've got a picture in my room, in my room.
I will return there I presume, it should be soon.
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall.
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all...
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
This is not Hollywood, runaway,
This is not Hollywood,
Tulio Pariz
"Hollywood"
I've got a picture in my head, in my head.
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed.
You've always been there when I call, when I call.
You've always been there most of all, all, all, all.
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
I've got a picture in my room, in my room.
I will return there I presume, it should be soon.
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall.
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all...
This is not Hollywood, like I understood.
Is not Hollywood, like, like, like.
[X2]
Run away, run away, is there anybody there? [X2]
Get away, get away, get awa-a-a-a-a-a-ay. [X2]
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh...
This is not Hollywood, runaway,
This is not Hollywood.
Lucigaïah
" I've got a picture in my head, in my head
It's me and you, we are in bed, we are in bed
You'll always be there when I call, when I call
You'll always be there most of all, all, all, all
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood, Light Light Light
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood, Light Light Light
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy !!
Get away, get away, get away
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy!!
I've got a picture in my room, in my room
I will return there I presume, it should be soon
The greatest irony of all, shoot the wall
It's not so glamorous at all, all, all, all
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood. Light Light Light!
This is not Hollywood, like I understood
It's not Hollywood. Light Light Light
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Run away, run away, is there anybody there?
Get away, get away, get away
Aaa aaaaa AWWWWwwwway!!!
Get away, get away,
Aaaa aaa Awayyyy!!
This is not Hollywood
THIS IS NOT HOLLYWOOD
Light Light Light
LIGHT "
Stef Euphoria
This Album is a MASTERPIECE. RIP Dolores 💞
Angsty Breadstyx
I grew up with this band. It was always my dream ever since I was 5 to see them in concert. Sadly, I wasn't able to. RIP Dolores. We love you
Ronnie Lopez
Wait she died???
Angsty Breadstyx
@Ronnie Lopez yeah. Did a few years ago now.
Sarah Jane
The cranberries remind me of my mother, i grew up listening to this. Brings back such great memories ❤
Nauta Z
Is really Sarah Connor your Name 😱❤️
João André
For fans of heavy music, Thou and Emma Ruth Rundle really put an awesome version of this song on their new EP.
fungifago
Hearing the riffs of the song makes total sense a band like Thou cover it, and it's a banger
BANKAL
yeah and its just fckin great !!!
Marco Antonio
Malhela sangostino.. Who is that band thou? I don't know it... What are you talking about? míster