All night long
Hollywood
All night long
You’re saddle sore
And on the grind
Just pushed you a little bit more
Don’t mind if I do
It’s Hollywood
Hot damn – hands in a jam
Never say can’t
‘Cause you know you can
In Hollywood
Don’t be mesmerized
What goes on here
Ain’t no surprise
As long as you’ll be cool
In Hollywood
Oh, wee set the pace
Fill your nose
Despite your face
They’ll make you Babylon
In Hollywood
Now you see it
Now you don’t
Someone’s gonna take it away
Now you see it
Now you won’t
Every dog has it’s day
Oh wee I got the cools
A brand new car
And the family jewels
And they won’t stop me now
In Hollywood
Oh wee boogedy shoe
Got myself a new hairdo
I’m making it somehow
In Hollywood
Now you see it
Now you don’t
Someone’s gonna take it away
Now you see it
Now you won’t
Every dog has it’s day
All night long
Hollywood
All night long
Hollywood
In time they’ll build you up
And then they’ll bring you down
Hollywood
You’re a dream machine
Some day they’ll burn the king for selling out
Chew you up and spit you out
Just like heaven when things are good
But there ain’t no hell like
Hollywood
Would you guess
What it’s all about
You may be a lady
But I’ll knock you out
Wrap my knuckles upside your head
Make you take back
Every damn thing you said
You play with me
Gonna pay the price
No ghost of a chance
I’m holding the dice
You lie about this and
Lie about that
Don’t wanna hear
Nothing about no more crap
Now you see it
Now you don’t
Someone’s gonna take it away
Now you see it
Now you won’t
Every dog has it’s day
All night long
Hollywood
All night long
The Glitter and Grit of Hollywood
“Hollywood” by Aerosmith is a raw, energetic exploration of the allure and pitfalls of chasing fame in the City of Angels. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the relentless hustle, fleeting success, and the sometimes ruthless nature of show business. With lines like “In time they’ll build you up / And then they’ll bring you down,” Aerosmith captures the double-edged sword of Hollywood: it’s a place where dreams are made and broken, often overnight. The song’s tone is both playful and cautionary, warning listeners about the seductive nature of stardom and the harsh realities that lurk beneath the glitz. This track stands out for its candid storytelling, blending sharp wit with a sense of lived experience, making it resonate with anyone familiar with the highs and lows of ambition.
Song Credits
Artist: Aerosmith
Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
Release Year: 2023