Hollywood

from Vices & Virtues by JigGsaw

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Hollywood (2:54) (165 bpm)

We were here before you walked through the door.
And now you're looking at me.
But this I assure aint what you came for.
This place, it aint your scene.
Now you’re going to every audition praying for a chance and these parties seem more pathetic than glamorous.
And you want to be in films but not a Hollywood piece of shit. You want a real film with a credible director and well developed characters.

Now you’re walking around the city of Angels and you’re crying on the phone. Trying to control your tone when you call back home “everything’s fine ma.” Cocaine parties and models posing as actresses. It’s time to adapt kid. Do you think you can handle this?

Don’t look at me babe. I aint no Hollywood star. Something aint right here. Do you know where you are?

Stay awake. Stand up straight. Stay away from all your pretty new friends cocaine. You’re all right, give it a fight. Don’t be intimidated by these Hollywood types.

Your father erased your number from his phone. Don’t bother calling anymore. He don’t know why you can’t afford just one ticket home.

Don’t look at me babe. I aint no Hollywood star. Something aint right here. Do you know where you are?

Your dad don’t understand. Get his words out of your head. Do all you can girl. Do all that you can. And if that’s not good enough try harder work harder ‘cause you didn’t come here to fail. Welcome to Hollywood.

You practice your lines and you exercise and you picture yourself in bright yellow lights. This routine, your job and the way you feel are only temporary.

Don’t look at me babe. I aint no Hollywood star. Something aint right here. Do you know where you are?

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from Vices & Virtues, released July 6, 2010

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