Introduction
“Hollywood” by Alabama is one of those songs that captures a moment, a feeling, and a sense of longing that’s almost tangible. When you listen to it, you can’t help but get swept up in its blend of nostalgia and yearning. The song is about more than just the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown—it’s about dreams, the bittersweetness of chasing them, and the reality of what they cost.
What makes “Hollywood” special is how it resonates with anyone who’s ever had a big dream, whether it was to make it big in the movies or just to find something better than where they started. Alabama’s smooth harmonies and heartfelt delivery make you feel every word. There’s a kind of wistful quality in the melody, as if the song is gently reminding us that every dream comes with its own set of sacrifices.
The beauty of “Hollywood” lies in its simplicity. It’s not just about a place, but a symbol of aspiration, hope, and sometimes, the things we leave behind to chase something bigger. When you hear the lyrics, you might find yourself reflecting on your own dreams—those you’ve achieved, and those you’ve let go of.
This song is like a friend who’s been there, who understands what it’s like to want something so much, but also knows the bittersweet taste of realizing that not all that glitters is gold. It’s a perfect blend of country storytelling with a universal theme that hits home for many of us.
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Lyrics
Atlanta, Georgia made her the cotton queen
L.A. bound she had visions of the silver screen
But Hollywood ain’t nothing but glamour and lights
To a blue eyed, blonde with stars in her eyes.
Her days are long, but hard her nights are longer yet
Trying to find a part that will make her the queen of sex
She’s realizing what it’s all about
From too many nights upon the casting couch.
Hollywood, parties and thrills
The mansion in her mind is somehwere in Beverly Hills
She’s been discovered too many times
Standing on the corner of Hollywood and Vine.
She makes her entrance now
A days through the swinging doors
She found her stage on a hardwood bar room floor
But it’s not the bottom, just part of a long, hard fall
Her biggest fan’s the man tonight she’ll give her all.
The dream is dying of her name on the marquee
The folks back home wonder
What happened to their queen
The morning paper’s told it in black and white
Calling it another Hollywood suicide.
Hollywood, parties and thrills
The mansion in her mind is somewhere in Beverly Hills
She’s been discovered too many times
Standing on the corner of Hollywood and Vine…