Hollywood
michael bublé Lyrics


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Could you be a teenage idol
Could you be a movie star
When I turn on my TV
Will you smile and wave at me
Tellin' Oprah who you are is strange
So you want to be a rock star
With blue eyed bunny's in your bed
Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this
You'll be famous 'cause you're dead

So don't go higher for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead
You can find it in yourself

I don't want to take you dancing
When you're dancing with the world
Well you can flash your caviar and your million dollar car
I don't need that kind of girl
But you could be that next sensation
Or will you set the latest style
You don't need a catchy song
'Cause the kids will sing along
When you sell it with a smile

So don't go higher for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead
You can find it in yourself

So don't fly higher, for your fire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead
You can find it in yourself
Keep it on your head Hollywood is dead

Well you can do the mighty tango
You can strut your little thing
You can swing from vine to vine
While the kiddies wait in line
With the money in their hands

But if you get to California
Save a piece of gold for me
If it's the only thing you'll save
Then I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on TV

So don't go higher for desire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead you can find it in yourself

So don't fly higher, for your fire
Put it in your head
Baby Hollywood is dead
You can find it in yourself

Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you
You can find it in yourself
Love what is true and the world will come to you
You can find it in yourself

No no no no no
Keep it in your head, Hollywood is dead
Come, come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo
Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah
Oh Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo




Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you
Hollywood is dead, get it in your head, Hollywood is dead

Overall Meaning

The song "Hollywood" by Michael Bublé is a commentary on the delusional nature of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Bublé speaks directly to those who seek fame and fortune through the entertainment industry, warning them that they may become disillusioned and eventually lose themselves in the process.


The lyrics talk about the desire to be a movie star or a rock star, and the sacrifices one may have to make to achieve this dream. The reference to blue-eyed bunnies in bed alludes to the idea of being surrounded by beautiful women, which is often portrayed as a must-have when it comes to movie stars and rock stars. The line "you'll be famous 'cause you're dead" highlights the fact that sometimes it takes a tragic event or circumstance for an artist to gain true recognition and fame.


The chorus of the song repeatedly urges the listener to not get lost in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and to focus on what is true and meaningful in life. Bublé seems to be warning those who aspire to be famous to not sell themselves out for fame and fortune, but instead to remain true to themselves and their values.


Line by Line Meaning

Could you be a teenage idol
Would you want to become a teenage celebrity?


Could you be a movie star
Would you like to become popular in the film industry?


When I turn on my TV will you smile and wave at me
Will you greet me on television with a smile?


Tellin' Oprah who you are is strange
It's weird to explain yourself to Oprah.


So you want to be a rock star
Do you aspire to be a famous musician?


With blue-eyed bunnies in your bed
With attractive women by your side always.


Well remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this
Remember that you must sacrifice yourself to become successful.


You'll be famous 'cause you're dead
You will receive success only after your death.


So don't go higher for desire, Put it in your head, Baby Hollywood is dead
Don't be too greedy and remember that Hollywood is a fleeting world.


You can find it in yourself
You have the power to succeed within you.


I don't want to take you dancing, When you're dancing with the world
I don't want you to get swept away from real life by the glamour of Hollywood.


Well, you can flash your caviar and your million-dollar car, I don't need that kind of girl
I don't want a girl who is materialistic and only cares about luxurious things.


But you could be that next sensation, Or will you set the latest style
You have the potential to become a popular trendsetter.


You don't need a catchy song, 'Cause the kids will sing along, When you sell it with a smile
You don't need a great quality song, just a good marketing strategy and a smile to appeal to young fans.


But if you get to California, Save a piece of gold for me, If it's the only thing you'll save, Then I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on TV
If you ever make it to California and become successful, I hope you'll remember me. But, I doubt that you will.


Keep on loving what is true and the world will come to you
Stick to what you love, and success will come to you naturally.


No no no no no, Keep it in your head, Hollywood is dead
Remember the phrase, Hollywood is dead.


Come, come Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo, Oh Hollywood is dead yeah yeah, Oh Hollywood is dead babe woo hoo
Reinforcing the idea that Hollywood is a transitory concept.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Buble, Robert Scott

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Keeping on loving what is true and the world will come to you. You can find it in yourself.

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