Story Behind The Song
The trials and tribulations of trying to be a working actor in Hollywood. Leaving a small town seeking fame and fortune.
Song Description
A song about the frustrations of trying to be an actor in Hollywood. Leaving home bound for Hollywood then once you are there you are bound and can't leave.
| Song Length |
3:07 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disconcerted, Annoyed |
Subject |
City, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Plain White T's, The Beatles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Hollywood Bound
(Craymo)
I've been around this crazy town, longer than I can recall
They pass me by and they put me down, it makes no sense at all
I've studied hard, I've paid my dues
Changed my hair, done a play or two
What else can I do
It's a dirty old town, giving me the runaround
But destiny gets in the way and I'm Hollywood bound
Don't let it get you down, it's just a dirty old town
Your dreams will never fade away if you're Hollywood bound
I've had too many photo shoots, been to too many open calls
The actors with their attitudes, it drives me up the wall
I'm too short or I'm too tall
My eyes aren't blue, but maybe they'll call
I'm hopeful after all
It's a dirty old town, giving me the runaround
But destiny gets in the way and I'm Hollywood bound
Don't let it get you down, it's just a dirty old town
Your dreams will never fade away if you're Hollywood bound
I wanna see my name in lights, the credits roll, I'm nowhere in sight
I made it to the cutting room floor, I just can't, take anymore
I'll be an extra in a cattle herd, I hope and pray they give me one word,
I know it sounds absurd
It's just a dirty old town, giving me the runaround
But destiny gets in the way and I'm Hollywood bound
Don't let it get you down, it's just a dirty old town
Your dreams will never fade away if you're Hollywood bound
© 2003 Craymo Music, BMI