Track Background
Hollywood Hills continues the story of my debut release, Someone New. It is the second release that is part of the trilogy. Someone New was about being in the midst of the storm during my breakup, whereas Hollywood Hills continues the story and is about the aftermath thereof. Linking to the title, Hollywood is known for its show business industry.
After my breakup, I felt like acting out and being rebellious, although this was not possible due to work responsibilities (as the start of the song suggests). I felt like becoming someone else; someone who isn’t heartbroken and to be anyone I desired to be. I wanted to run away from my daily life and “travel” to this fantasy land, where I can chase my wildest dreams. The idea behind the track, although metaphorically written, was to go settle somewhere where I can escape my pain and surrender myself to my new reality. The cover art was also designed to visually express these feelings I dealt with.
Hollywood Hills
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
Been workin on that 9 to 5
For your recognition,
wouldn’t that be nice.
You’re always so unsatisfied
Yes, I Tried so hard
you keep wasting my time
Pre Chorus:
Need a little vacation
So imma take me there
Stuck in a situation
That’s not fair not fair
No method to this madness
Oh no no
I’m a rebel without a cause,
You’ll never catch me
Chorus:
Running through the halls of this heartbreak motel
Yes, I took a turn off this highway to hell
Packed my bags
Hoping this will pass
Its a supersonic one way ride
Hook:
To the Hollywood hills
Oh La la la la la la
On my laid back thrills
Rid of your bla bla blas
Verse 2:
Sunsets in Malibu
Late nights, Someone New
Threw out the old me
Now I’m only,
Focused on myself,
Got sunshine on my mind
Now I’m catching waves,
Guess I’ll be okay
(Right?)
Pre-Chorus:
Need a little vacation
So imma take me there
Stuck in a situation
That’s not fair (not fair)
No method to this madness
Oh no no
I’m a rebel without a cause,
You’ll never catch me
Chorus:
Running through the halls of this heartbreak motel
Yes, I took a turn off this highway to hell
Packed my bags
Hoping this will pass
Its a supersonic one way ride
Hook:
To the Hollywood hills
Oh La la la la la la
On my laid back thrills
Rid of your bla bla blas
(Instrumental)
Outtro:
Hollywood Hills
Oh La la la la la la
On my laid back thrills
Rid of your bla bla blas