Hollywood Ending
Embracing Hollywood's Bittersweet Symphony
Lyrics
The freaks are on the boulevard,
The unconventional or eccentric individuals are present on the boulevard.
They dream and make believe.
They have dreams and engage in make-believe, possibly referring to a fantasy or illusionary aspect of Hollywood.
Some will go try to forget
Some people attempt to forget, possibly trying to escape reality.
But most forget to leave.
Many, however, fail to leave the boulevard, suggesting a difficulty in moving on.
I don't believe in miracles
The speaker expresses skepticism about miracles.
But I still love this place.
Despite skepticism, the speaker still loves Hollywood or the place being referred to.
And I should go while I still have,
The speaker contemplates leaving the place while still maintaining a positive outlook.
A smile upon my face.
Leaving before losing the smile on their face, implying the importance of departing with dignity.
'Cause it beats you until you concede.
Refers to the challenges or hardships of Hollywood that can wear a person down.
It's a Hollywood ending indeed.
Highlights the tough experiences, suggesting a challenging but expected conclusion.
For every last call miracle,
Despite occasional positive outcomes, the majority of attempts or miracles fail to materialize.
A hundred won't connect.
Emphasizes the rarity of success in contrast to numerous attempts.
And I should go while I still have,
Similar to line 8, the speaker contemplates leaving while maintaining self-respect.
A little self respect.
Leaving before losing self-respect, indicating a desire for a graceful exit.
So a round of drinks on me my friends,
The speaker offers a round of drinks, possibly a farewell gesture or a celebration of memories.
I felt famous in this place.
The speaker felt a sense of fame or recognition in the place being referred to.
And though you never learned my name,
Despite recognition, others never learned the speaker's name.
You recognized my face
Recognition was based on the speaker's face, not personal identity.
I leave them as they bottom-feed.
The speaker leaves others as they "bottom-feed," possibly indicating a departure from less fulfilling relationships or situations.
It's a Hollywood ending indeed.
Reiterates the tough and challenging nature of Hollywood, suggesting an expected but not necessarily positive ending.
The freaks are on the boulevard,
Repeats the presence of unconventional individuals on the boulevard.
None are in disgrace.
Highlights that these individuals are not in disgrace, possibly suggesting acceptance of diversity.
But I should go while I still have,
Similar to lines 8 and 16, the speaker considers leaving while still having a positive demeanor.
A smile upon my face.
Leaving before losing the smile on their face, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positivity.
And I'll go while there's blood left to bleed.
Deciding to leave while there is still vitality or passion remaining.
It's a Hollywood ending indeed.
Reiterates the challenging and possibly dramatic nature of Hollywood, suggesting an inevitable and expected ending.
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