Hollywood
powter daniel Lyrics
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Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now (yeah)
Cause you're in Hollywood
There's something in the air in Hollywood
The sun is shining like you knew it would
You got the top down and it feels so good
I lost my memory in Hollywood
I've had a million visions, bad and good
There's something in the air in Hollywood
I tried to leave it but I never could
[Chorus]
There's something in the air in Hollywood
I've lost my reputation, bad and good
You're ridin' in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good
Music stations always play the same songs
I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong
Everybody comes to Hollywood
They want to make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good
[Chorus]
Cause you're in Hollywood
Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood [Repeat x3]
Check it out, this bird has flown
[Chorus]
Cause you're in Hollywood
Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood [Repeat x3]
[Repeat x2]
Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel
The song Hollywood by Daniel Powter is a commentary on the Hollywood lifestyle, where people are obsessed with fame, fortune and success. The song starts with the singer encouraging the audience to shine their light now, and get it right because they are in Hollywood. The sunny weather, convertible cars and optimistic vibe that characterizes the city of dreams is felt all throughout the song. The chorus emphasizes the centrality of Hollywood, the place where dreams come true and where everyone aspires to make it in the neighborhood. The implication is that people would do anything to succeed in this city, even if it means losing their reputation or memory.
The song also touches on the theme of conformity in the music industry, where music stations always play the same songs, and the concept of right and wrong is boring. The repetition of lyrics and the catchy melody of the song itself contribute to the message that Hollywood is a place that sucks people in with its appealing aura, but at the same time, it is a place that can be dangerous and misleading.
Overall, Hollywood serves as a cautionary tale, warning people to be aware of the price of fame and success in the context of Hollywood, where perception is often more important than reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Shine your light now
Radiate positivity and confidence
This time it's gotta be good
Expecting a positive outcome or experience
You get it right now (yeah)
Seize the moment and take control
Cause you're in Hollywood
Implying a sense of importance, popularity, or glitz
There's something in the air in Hollywood
Sense of excitement or possibility in the air
The sun is shining like you knew it would
Expecting things to go well, optimistically
You're ridin' in your car in Hollywood
Metaphor for enjoying the glamorous or luxurious lifestyle
You got the top down and it feels so good
Enjoying the sensation of freedom and openness
I lost my memory in Hollywood
Amnesia or forgetfulness related to high-intensity experiences
I've had a million visions, bad and good
Experiencing a wide range of intense memories or fantasies
I tried to leave it but I never could
Unable to escape or forget the allure of Hollywood
I've lost my reputation, bad and good
Having both negative and positive perceptions from others
Music stations always play the same songs
Commenting on the homogeneity or predictability of Hollywood culture
I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong
Tired of the simplistic moral binary or value system
Everybody comes to Hollywood
Sense of universal appeal or attraction to Hollywood
They want to make it in the neighborhood
Seeking fame, success, or acceptance within Hollywood culture
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
Enjoying or preferring the distinct attributes or vibes of Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good
Implying that the negative aspects of Hollywood are overshadowed by its seductive appeal
Check it out, this bird has flown
End of the song, possibly suggesting leaving Hollywood or moving on
Push the button
Change the radio station
Don't push the button
Don't switch the channel
Trip the station
Switch the radio station
Change the channel
Change the TV channel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL POWTER
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