Lyrics
They say Hollywood will eat your soul
Expressing a cautionary belief that the Hollywood lifestyle can have a negative impact on one's inner self or identity.
Well bring it on I got a hole
The speaker is ready to face the challenges of Hollywood, suggesting a willingness to confront difficulties.
Where it used to be before the Lord
Referring to a void or emptiness that existed before a religious or spiritual experience ("before the Lord").
Took you away from me
Reflecting on a separation caused by a divine intervention or some significant event.
Now all I ever do
The speaker's primary activity now is pursuing a memory or essence, possibly of a departed loved one.
Is chase a ghost the ghost of you
Continuing the theme of chasing a ghost, an intangible and elusive presence representing the person who is no longer there.
Round and around the room
Describing a repetitive and aimless search, possibly within the confines of a physical space.
In the house where we used to swoon
Recalling a place where romantic feelings were intense and passionate ("swoon").
Listening to Elvis
The focus shifts to listening to Elvis, suggesting a connection to the legendary singer and his music.
I'm listening to Elvis sing for you
Elvis's music serves as a tribute or a form of expression for the speaker, creating a link between the artist and the lost loved one.
Have you found Elvis now you're there too
Pondering if the departed person has found solace or connection with Elvis in an afterlife.
When he sings does he sing for you
Questioning whether Elvis's songs still resonate with and are dedicated to the departed person.
I heard a sound beneath the floor
Discovering a mysterious or unexpected noise beneath the surface, possibly symbolizing hidden emotions or truths.
I ripped apart all the boards
Literally tearing apart barriers or obstacles to reveal something concealed.
I found a bird and I set him free
Setting a bird free could symbolize releasing something or someone in the hope of a return.
In the hopes he'd come back to me
Expressing a desire for the released entity, possibly representing a relationship, to come back.
All I ever I do is chase a ghost the ghost of you
Reiterating the theme of pursuing a phantom presence, reminiscent of the departed loved one.
Round and around the room
Continuing the description of a circular and purposeless search within a specific space.
Remember how we used to swoon
Recalling shared romantic moments in a room, emphasizing the impact of the lost relationship.
Listening to Elvis
Returning to the act of listening to Elvis, reinforcing its significance in the speaker's life.
I'm listening to Elvis sing for you
Elvis's singing is an ongoing source of comfort and connection with the departed loved one.
The gospel of Elvis one king or two
Describing Elvis's music as a form of gospel, elevating its importance and influence as if it were a religious experience.
When he sings does he still sing for you
Pondering whether Elvis's songs still hold the same meaning and connection to the departed person.
Does he sing for you
Repeating the question, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding Elvis's continued relevance to the departed individual.
They say Hollywood will eat your soul
Reiterating the warning about the potential soul-consuming nature of Hollywood.
Well bring it on
A defiant acceptance of the challenges, expressing readiness to face whatever Hollywood brings.
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