1. The Thr… Read Full Bio ↴There has been more than one artist known as The Thrills.
1. The Thrills are an Irish indie rock band, formed in 2001 in Dublin. The band is made up of lead vocalist Conor Deasy, guitarist Daniel Ryan, bass player Padraic McMahon, pianist Kevin Horan and drummer Ben Carrigan.
Their big break came with their debut album So Much for the City (2003) which became an Irish number one. The five members spent a month on vacation in San Diego where they wrote several of the tracks for the album such as One Horse Town. The band have since recorded two further albums Let's Bottle Bohemia (2004) and Teenager (2007).
The band often cites Neil Young, The Beach Boys and The Monkees as its main inspirations. The band took part in the Band Aid 20 charity assemble in 2004.
2. The Thrills was a punk band that formed in Boston in 1977. During the first wave of punk, they were one of Boston's most popular bands, in large part due to singer Barb Kitson's commanding voice and punky-starlet looks. They changed names in 1980 due to a name conflict, and went on to release the City Thrills EP in 1981.
3. The Thrills were a soul 'girl group' of the 1960s, who released a string of singles for Capitol Records in 1966.
Hollywood Kids
The Thrills Lyrics
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Those Hollywood kids
Those Hollywood kids got it made
When they act, big doors open
Those Hollywood kids
Those Hollywood kids got it made
So let's party, Dustin Hoffman
Those Hollywood kids
Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard
But leaves quite a shadow to fill
Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard
But leaves such a shadow to fill
Oh the death of a fast life
Those Hollywood stars
Those Hollywood stars got to pay
That's some will you've been drinkin'
Those Hollywood stars
Those Hollywood stars got to pay
Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard
But leaves quite a shadow to fill
Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard
But leaves such a shadow to fill
So look closer, do you still think that
Those Hollywood kids
Those Hollywood kids got it made
The lyrics of Hollywood Kids by The Thrills paint a picture of the Hollywood lifestyle, which is filled with glamour, parties, and opportunities. The song portrays the Hollywood kids as people who have made it big, with doors opening for them as they act. The first verse talks about the Hollywood kids' love for dancing, and how they have "got it made." They have everything that money can buy, and their lives appear to be a never-ending party. Dustin Hoffman is mentioned, inviting him to join in the festivities.
However, the chorus reveals that the fast-paced lifestyle of the Hollywood stars comes with a price. "Oh the death of a fast life, those Hollywood stars gotta pay," suggests that the party lifestyle takes its toll on the stars, and they have to pay for it in some way. The second verse repeats the phrase "Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard, but leaves quite a shadow to fill," emphasizing that the glamourous lifestyle is not all there is to it. The lyrics suggest that there is a dark side to Hollywood, with people having to live up to impossible standards and fulfilling the expectations of the industry.
The final lines of the song serve as a reflective note, asking the listener to "look closer" and question whether the Hollywood kids "still got it made." The Thrills suggest that there could be more to the Hollywood lifestyle than what meets the eye.
Line by Line Meaning
Well they're sure keen on dancin'
The Hollywood kids are enthusiastic about dancing.
Those Hollywood kids got it made
The Hollywood kids are in a very fortunate position.
When they act, big doors open
Acting leads to major opportunities for the Hollywood kids.
So let's party, Dustin Hoffman
The audience should enjoy the Hollywood lifestyle.(referring to a famous actor)
Oh how the sun sets on my Boulevard
The sunset creates a beautiful scene on the Boulevard.
But leaves quite a shadow to fill
The Hollywood lifestyle has dark undertones.
Oh the death of a fast life
The fast-paced Hollywood life often leads to destruction.
Those Hollywood stars got to pay
The Hollywood stars have to pay the price of fame.
That's some will you've been drinkin'
Their success is beyond their control.
So look closer, do you still think that
The audience is encouraged to take a second look at the Hollywood lifestyle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN CARRIGAN, CONOR DEASY, DANIEL PATRICK RYAN, KEVIN HORAN, PADRAIC GARRETT MCMAHON
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