In Hollywood
Village People Lyrics


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Take a bus, a train or a plane to Hollywood
Go there and then change your name
You dye your hair out there, it's part of the game
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Tell the bank that you need a loan
Go sell your house and every little thing that you own
You'll make your dream, forget what you've ever known
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Now you're set, so follow the rules
Don't need a house unless it comes with the pool
Buy some new clothes and then you've got to be cool
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Find a beach if you need a tan
You got to act as though you're in great demand
Be first class, don't ever think second-hand
You're gonna be a star, a big star

In style, L.A. Style
(Get in style)
Say hi as you cruise by
(Saying hi)

(Listen here)
'Cause everybody is a star in Hollywood
(Well)
Everybody is a star in Hollywood
(Alright)

Let's go to Hollywood so good
(Holly, Hollywood, Holly, Hollywood)
(Holly, Hollywood, Holly, Hollywood)
Come on

Now it's time to get a new car
You know the kind that has a phone and a bar
You'll soon forget the person you really are
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Party where the stars have their fun
The Candy Store or Pips or Studio One
Act like a king and soon New-Yorkers look up
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Never run to answer the phone,
Just let it ring, pretend you're just getting home,
Play a good game, you see you'll never go wrong
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Tell your friends you walked off the stage
Then slip outside and call and have yourself paged
Get on the phone and scream as though in a rage
You're gonna be a star, a big star

(In sty-y-y-yle) be in style (L.A. Sty-y-y-yle) L.A. Sty-y-y-yle
(Say hi-i-i-i) say hi (as you cruise by-y-y-y) as you cruise by
Listen here ('cause everybody is a star in Hollywood) well
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood) alright

Let's go to (Holly-Hollywood) Hollywood (Holly-Hollywood) so good
(Holly-hollywood) well (Holly-Hollywood) alright

(Everybody is a star in Hollywood), Hollywood
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood), so good





Studio! (what?), lights (lights), music (music), action (action)
Dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Village People describe how to make it as a star in Hollywood. It starts with taking any means necessary to get to Hollywood, even if it means changing your name and dying your hair. Then, the lyrics suggest sacrificing everything you own to make your dream come true. The song lists off various “rules” to follow: live by the beach, act like you’re in high demand, and always be in style. The lyrics emphasize the importance of status symbols like cars with phones and bars, and attending exclusive parties where “the stars” have fun. The final lines of the song put an emphasis on being in style, and dancing your way to stardom.


Overall, this song paints a picture of Hollywood as a place that requires a lot of sacrifice, status symbols, and social climbing in order to achieve success. It highlights the culture of Hollywood as being fixated on appearances and fame, rather than substance or individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a bus, a train or a plane to Hollywood
Travelling to Hollywood could be made through any commuting means available.


Go there and then change your name
In order to make a new identity, changing of one's name might be necessary.


You dye your hair out there, it's part of the game
Dyeing of hair was a significant aspect towards building a successful acting career in L.A.


You're gonna be a star, a big star
The objective of relocating to Hollywood is to become a successful movie star.


Tell the bank that you need a loan
To achieve the dream of stardom, seeking financial assistance from banks could be necessary.


Go sell your house and every little thing that you own
Selling one's properties or possessions might be a necessary measure to fund one's dream of Hollywood fame.


You'll make your dream, forget what you've ever known
For the accomplishment of one's Hollywood ambitions, overlooking one's past would be essential.


Now you're set, so follow the rules
Following the guidelines is crucial to develop a career in Hollywood.


Don't need a house unless it comes with the pool
Lacking a home would be acceptable unless it eventually comes with a pool, which is a status symbol of early Hollywood elites.


Buy some new clothes and then you've got to be cool
In L.A. appearance is essential which necessitates the purchase of fashionable clothing.


Find a beach if you need a tan
Being sun-burnt is a popularity symbol in Hollywood.


You got to act as though you're in great demand
Implying that you're a highly demanded actor and acting like one is vital to success in Hollywood.


Be first class, don't ever think second-hand
Presenting oneself as a high-class personality would be essential for successful stardom.


In style, L.A. Style
Stylizing oneself as per the L.A. fashion standard is crucial.


Say hi as you cruise by
Small gestures like greeting fellow actors while driving by would create a lasting impression in Hollywood.


(Listen here) 'Cause everybody is a star in Hollywood (well)
Hollywood is a place where everyone is capable of becoming a movie star.


Let's go to Hollywood so good
It's so tempting to live in Hollywood as it's an ultimate destination for many.


Now it's time to get a new car
After becoming successful in stardom, getting a new fancy car is a significant move.


You know the kind that has a phone and a bar
The perfect car for a successful celebrity would include a phone and a bar in it.


You'll soon forget the person you really are
After succeeding in Hollywood, actors have the tendency of forgetting their original self.


Party where the stars have their fun
Movies stars go to particular places to have a great time, and being there regularly can lead to stardom.


The Candy Store or Pips or Studio One
Popular party spots in Hollywood known to attract famous actors.


Act like a king and soon New-Yorkers look up
After gaining popularity in Hollywood, people would treat the actors like Kings, and they would look up to them in other parts of the country.


Never run to answer the phone
One should never hurry to answer a call; this shows that they have other more significant engagements and are busy.


Just let it ring, pretend you're just getting home
Pretending to be at home is necessary when one wants to ignore a call quietly.


Play a good game, you see you'll never go wrong
Developing a strategy and playing accordingly in Hollywood could lead to the right opportunity and ultimate success.


Tell your friends you walked off the stage
Telling people you left the stage after giving a great performance is acceptable in Hollywood showbiz.


Then slip outside and call and have yourself paged
This is related to a trick to make everyone turn their heads to look at you in Hollywood to make a lasting impact.


Get on the phone and scream as though in a rage
Acting angrily or throwing a tantrum while on a phone call is a good way to develop one's reputation as a diva in Hollywood.


Dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance)
The essence of being in Hollywood is to learn to dance and be excepted in Showbiz.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRI BELOLO, JACQUES MORALI, PHILLIP L HURTT

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Jesus Enrique Rivas

Take a bus, a train or a plane to Hollywood
Go there and then change your name
You dye your hair out there, it's part of the game
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Tell the bank that you need a loan
Go sell your house and every little thing that you own
You'll make your dream, forget what you've ever known
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Now you're set, so follow the rules
Don't need a house unless it comes with the pool
Buy some new clothes and then you've got to be cool
You're gonna be a star, big star, listen here

Find a beach if you need a tan
You got to act as though you're in great demand
Be first class, don't ever think second hand
You're gonna be a star, a big star

(In sty-y-y-yle) get in style (L.A. sty-y-y-yle)
(Say hi-i-i-i) saying hi-i-i (as you cruise by-y-y-y)
Listen here ('cause everybody is a star in Hollywood) well
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood) alright

Let's go to (Holly-Hollywood) Hollywood (Holly-Hollywood) so good
(Holly-Hollywood, Holly-Hollywood) come on


Now it's time to get a new car
You know the kind that has a phone and a bar
You'll soon forget the per-son you really are
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Party where the stars have their fun
The Candy Store or Pips or Studio One
Act like a king and soon New-Yorkers look up
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Never run to answer the phone
Just let it ring, pretend you're just getting home
Play a good game, you see you'll never go wrong
You're gonna be a star, a big star

Tell your friends you walked off the stage
Then slip outside and call and have yourself paged
Get on the phone and scream as though in a rage
You're gonna be a star, a big star

(In sty-y-y-yle) be in style (L.A. sty-y-y-yle) L.A. sty-y-y-yle
(Say hi-i-i-i) say hi (as you cruise by-y-y-y) as you cruise by
Listen here ('cause everybody is a star in Hollywood) well
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood) alright

Let's go to (Holly-Hollywood) Hollywood (Holly-Hollywood) so good
(Holly-Hollywood) well (Holly-Hollywood) alright



Jesus Enrique Rivas

Take a bus, a train or a plane to Hollywood
Go there and then change your name
You dye your hair out there, it's part of the game
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Tell the bank that you need a loan
Go sell your house and every little thing that you own
You'll make your dream, forget what you've ever known
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Now you're set, so follow the rules
Don't need a house unless it comes with the pool
Buy some new clothes and then you've got to be cool
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Find a beach if you need a tan
You got to act as though you're in great demand
Be first class, don't ever think second-hand
You're gonna be a star, a big star
In style, L.A. Style
(Get in style)
Say hi as you cruise by
(Saying hi)
'Cause everybody is a star in Hollywood
(Well)
Everybody is a star in Hollywood
(Alright)
Let's go to Hollywood so good
(Holly, Hollywood, Holly, Hollywood)
(Holly, Hollywood, Holly, Hollywood)
Come on
Now it's time to get a new car
You know the kind that has a phone and a bar
You'll soon forget the person you really are
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Party where the stars have their fun
The Candy Store or Pips or Studio One
Act like a king and soon New-Yorkers look up
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Never run to answer the phone,
Just let it ring, pretend you're just getting home,
Play a good game, you see you'll never go wrong
You're gonna be a star, a big star
Tell your friends you walked off the stage
Then slip outside and call and have yourself paged
Get on the phone and scream as though in a rage
You're gonna be a star, a big star
L.A. Sty-y-y-yle
(Say hi-i-i-i) say hi (as you cruise by-y-y-y) as you cruise by
Listen here ('cause everybody is a star in Hollywood) well
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood) alright
Let's go to (Holly-Hollywood) Hollywood (Holly-Hollywood) so good
(Holly-hollywood) well (Holly-Hollywood) alright
, Hollywood
(Everybody is a star in Hollywood), so good
Studio! (what?), lights (lights), music (music), action (action)
Dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance), dance (dance)



All comments from YouTube:

cegc2001mx

I am from mexico and I have been a Village People fan since I was 8 years old (1977), They are the originals. RIP Glenn H.

Loud lorne robe di kappa king

Me too

jennifersenn

They were SOOOO much more talented than they ever got credit for.

patricio morales

victor willis was the one.

John Blutarski

😂😂

David Smith

Nah. Everybody recognised their talent. They were super famous/popular at the time.

Joann Johnson

Yes Yes

Stephanie Taylor

The backup vocals --the robust rich bass or baritones sound awesome I love Victors fierce confidence.

WhatAboutThemApples

I actually think this song is better then most of their more popular songs

Woody Pride

Its a double single, the full version includes San Francisco, which is also really good

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