Joelle
Joelle's Hollywood Descent: A Tale of Dreams and Desperation
Lyrics
She's daddy's girl, mama left when she was two
Joelle is the daughter of a single father since her mother left when she was two.
Mad at the world, didn't do too well in high school
Joelle is resentful towards the world and faced challenges in high school.
So she dropped out and all her friends thought she was really cool
She dropped out of high school, gaining admiration from her friends for her rebellious choice.
She had a dream, her face up on a silver screen
Joelle aspires to see her face on the silver screen, indicating a desire for fame or success.
Sweet seventeen, reigning hometown beauty queen
At the age of seventeen, she is the reigning beauty queen of her hometown.
Wanted to see what life was like outside of Moline
Joelle wants to explore life beyond her hometown, Moline.
Joelle I thought I knew you well
The singer thought he knew Joelle well.
You got secrets that you just can't tell
Joelle has undisclosed secrets that she keeps to herself.
You're going straight to hell unless you save yourself
A warning that Joelle may face negative consequences unless she saves herself from a destructive path.
What have you done Joelle?
A rhetorical question questioning Joelle's actions and choices.
She headed west looking for a pot of gold
Joelle travels west, symbolizing a quest for success or fulfillment.
She won't confess had to sell her soul
She is reluctant to admit that she had to compromise her principles, possibly by selling her soul for success.
A private show she'd get to play the leading role
Joelle gets a chance to play a significant role in a private show, possibly a metaphor for the entertainment industry.
He knew she would do anything to be a star
Someone, possibly in the entertainment industry, knew she would do anything to become a star.
In Hollywood pretty only gets you so far
Recognition that in Hollywood, physical attractiveness has limitations in terms of success.
Come on Joelle why don't you get into my car?
A questionable invitation for Joelle to get into someone's car, suggesting potential danger or manipulation.
Joelle I thought I knew you well
Reiteration that the singer thought he knew Joelle well.
You got secrets that you just can't tell
Highlighting Joelle's hidden secrets that she refuses to reveal.
You're going straight to hell unless you save yourself
Reiteration of the warning about potential negative consequences for Joelle.
What have you done Joelle?
A repeated rhetorical question expressing disappointment or concern about Joelle's actions.
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