Hollywood
jay-z and beyoncé Lyrics

It ain't for everybody
Not everyone can handle Hollywood's fame and pressure.

Welcome to Hollywood, baby
Welcome to the glamorous world of Hollywood.

Take my picture
Let's capture this moment and create a memory.

You comin' with?
Do you want to join me in experiencing Hollywood?

Let's not even talk about it
Why waste time talking when we can just jump into the excitement?

Let's do it
Let's take action and experience everything Hollywood has to offer.

I see your jealousy as you're watching (I see you watching)
I sense your envy as you observe me in Hollywood.

You're watching (it's all good)
It's okay that you're watching me - I enjoy the attention.

It's kinda sexy to me (I love it)
I find it attractive and alluring when you watch me in Hollywood.

How you're watching, you're watching
I can tell that you're completely engrossed and fascinated by my Hollywood life.

I see your face (I see your face)
I can see the admiration and awe on your face as you watch me in Hollywood.

You want to touch it (you want to touch it)
You desire to be a part of my glamorous Hollywood life.

Come to my place (come to the crib)
Come to my home and let's talk about the Hollywood lifestyle.

And let's discuss it (let's chop it up)
Let's have a conversation about the fame and fortune of Hollywood.

Tonight you'll be (tonight you goin' be a superstar, baby)
Tonight you'll feel like a celebrity and experience the best of Hollywood.

A superstar
You'll feel like a famous superstar in Hollywood tonight.

Come, let me sign you up (let's get into it)
Let me introduce you to the Hollywood lifestyle and make you a part of it.

Oh, it's the lights (you're blinded by the)
The bright lights of Hollywood can overwhelm and dazzle you.

Action! (You need that)
Hollywood's fast pace and constant action can become addictive.

Hollywood (uh, uh, uh, uh)
The city of Hollywood with all its glamour, fame and fortune.

Paparazzi spots me in the lobby of my high rise
The paparazzi are always watching me in my luxurious Hollywood apartment building.

I hide behind my shades because the fame is blindin' my eyes
I wear sunglasses to protect myself from the blinding paparazzi flashes.

My god, I know how Ozzy Oz must have felt when he was Oz hot
I can imagine how Ozzy Osbourne felt when he was at the peak of his fame.

As I have got, I have got to make this stop
I need to find a way to deal with the overwhelming fame and make it more manageable.

People often warn me that the fame ain't for the faint of heart
Many people have warned me that fame is difficult and challenging.

It'll change those who said they had love for you into strangers
Fame can cause people to turn against you and become distant.

When your fame starts, it's a chain reaction
Once you become famous, it leads to more fame and attention.

Locomotion like when a train departs
Fame has a powerful and unstoppable momentum, like a train leaving the station.

Stranger things have happened
Odd and unexpected events are not uncommon in Hollywood.

Rappin', stackin' platinum plaquin'
My music is successful and I have earned many platinum records.

Born in Brooklyn, got a place in Manhattan
I was born in Brooklyn but now have a luxurious Hollywood apartment in Manhattan.

Goin' back to Brooklyn to escape the madness
Sometimes I need to get away from Hollywood and return to my hometown to find peace.

When your friends is Chris and Gwyneth
When my friends are famous actors like Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow.

When your girl is more famous than Juventus
When your girlfriend is more famous than a famous soccer team like Juventus.

Then it's time to get all your windows tinted
I need to take precautions to maintain my privacy.

Keep your eyes squinted, it's goin' flash any minute
Stay alert and ready for paparazzi flashes at any moment.

The music biz is like musical chairs
The music industry is constantly changing and unpredictable.

It's about where you standin' when the music stop spinnin'
Your place in the industry is determined by where you are at the time when the industry slows down.

You got to get it
You need to achieve success and fame in Hollywood.

Do you want it?
Are you willing to work hard and strive for Hollywood fame and fortune?

But you don't need it
Fame and fortune should not be the sole focus of your life.

Till you do, till you do
You may not realize how much you want fame until you experience some success.

Hey mister, page sixer
Hey, Mr. Tabloid reporter.

A-lister, you're in the midst of
You're in the company of Hollywood's most famous stars.

The ride of your life, but you gotta keep them hits up
Your journey in Hollywood is thrilling, but you need to keep producing successful works to maintain your status.

Can't put your guard down, gotta keep your mitts up
You need to remain vigilant and protect yourself from the drama and chaos in Hollywood.

Take a sip, sir, it's so intoxicating ain't it?
Enjoy the thrill of success and fame in Hollywood.

Try not to get jaded
Try to remain optimistic and not become cynical about Hollywood.

Hollywood's been good to ya
You've experienced success and happiness in Hollywood.

Startin' to feel like buzz to ya
Success and fame are becoming addictive like a drug to you.

Don't lie, go on fly, you're addicted to the light
Be honest, you're addicted to the attention and glamour of Hollywood.

Without the fame, how you gon' survive?
Fame has become essential for survival in Hollywood.

It's like livin' on heroin, you so high
Success in Hollywood is like being high on drugs and is just as addictive.

And everybody's warning you about it (I tried to tell you)
Many people have warned you about the dangers and pitfalls of Hollywood.

And once you taste it you can't live without it (it's addicting)
Once you experience success and fame in Hollywood, it's difficult to live without it as it becomes addictive.

Not 'cause you choose to not live without it (you sure you want this, baby?)
You can't just choose to walk away from Hollywood once you're addicted. You need to be sure you want this life.

It's now a part of you, it's now a part of you (it's a part of you)
Success and fame in Hollywood have become a part of who you are as a person.

Wanna be seen now, groupies
You desire attention and want to be seen by your fans - even if they're just groupies.

Now you've become what you once despised
You've become the very thing you once criticized, which is fame-seeking and attention-grabbing.

James Dean, John Belushi, blow your whole life trying to live in the lights
People like James Dean and John Belushi lost their lives chasing the high of fame and success in Hollywood.

Heroin's following, Marilyn hopping over the edge
Even icons like Marilyn Monroe struggled with addiction and the pressures of fame in Hollywood.

It's like Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin is another example of how fame and substance abuse can be a hazardous combination.

River Pheonix, Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix and River Phoenix are examples of stars who lost their lives due to the pressures and risks of Hollywood fame.

Jimmy Morrison, all of them ended by Hollywood
Jim Morrison is another example of how fame and the Hollywood lifestyle can lead to tragedy.

Thank God for Hollywood
Hollywood is a land of opportunity and success that many people are grateful for.

Hollywood
A final nod to the glamorous world of Hollywood and all its pleasures and dangers.

You sure you want this, baby?
Are you positive that you want to pursue Hollywood fame and fortune?

Hollywood, it's the most addictive drug in the world
Success and fame in Hollywood are incredibly addictive and can be as dangerous as drugs.

You want the fame
You desire the attention and success that come with Hollywood fame.

You want the lights
You desire the bright lights and glamour of Hollywood success.