Lyrics
I can't get to heaven
I am unable to achieve a state of bliss or purity.
From Hollywood
This inability originates from Hollywood.
From Hollywood
Reiteration of the hindrance from Hollywood.
I can't get to heaven
Similar to line 1, emphasizing the difficulty in reaching heaven.
From Hollywood
Reiteration of the obstacle associated with Hollywood.
From Hollywood
Restating the challenge posed by Hollywood.
And it feels like rain, on my shoulder
An emotional experience is likened to rain falling on the speaker's shoulder.
So I dry your face, get you sober
The speaker attempts to console and support someone, possibly helping them overcome a struggle with substance abuse.
And you tell me don't go
The person being comforted urges the speaker not to leave.
Now I'm driving you home
The speaker is now driving the person home, indicating a protective or supportive role.
You look at me, look at me, and say
The person looks at the speaker and repeats a phrase, possibly emphasizing a connection or shared experience in dreams.
You look at me, look at me
-You look at me, look at me, and say
-In my dreams, in my dreams
A reference to dreams is made, possibly suggesting a desire or aspiration.
I can't get to heaven
Reiteration of the challenge in reaching heaven from Hollywood.
From Hollywood
-From Hollywood
-I can't get to heaven
Continuation of expressing the difficulty in attaining heaven from Hollywood.
From Hollywood
-From Hollywood
-Got the perfect face, got the glamor
Description of possessing a perfect face and glamour, maintaining composure for public perception.
Try to stand up straight, for the camera
-Walking out of the château
-Now I'm driving you home
The speaker resumes the role of driving the person home.
You look at me, look at me, and say
Repetition of the person looking at the speaker and expressing something in dreams.
You look at me, look at me
-You look at me, look at me, and say
-In my dreams, in my dreams
Restating the theme of dreams and aspirations.
I can't get to heaven
Restating the challenge in reaching heaven, emphasizing the association with Hollywood.
From Hollywood
-From Hollywood
-I can't get to heaven
Continued emphasis on the difficulty of reaching heaven, linked to Hollywood.
From Hollywood
-From Hollywood
-She says I can't get to heaven if I pray
A person suggests that prayer is insufficient to reach heaven.
I don't wanna wait, let heaven get away
Expressing impatience and a desire not to wait for heavenly rewards.
'Cause I'ma get to heaven if we make it to L.A
Expressing determination to reach heaven by making it to Los Angeles (L.A) and achieving stardom.
Yeah, I'ma be a star, I'ma make 'em make it rain
Confidently asserting the intention to become a star and create prosperity.
Yeah I can get to heaven from Hollywood if I pray
Reiteration that heaven can be reached from Hollywood through prayer.
Yeah if I pray, yeah if I
Emphasizing the potential success of reaching heaven through prayer.
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