New Hollywoodland

Hollow out the heart to make room for ambition,

Hop into the car and drive into the dusk.

No one ever said there would be repercussions

To chasing lust.

Is this a game? I think I'm losing.

I'm talking to myself, I'm swearing at your name

And trying to drown your voice out with another's moans.

Everyone is looking for a way to fame,

but end up alone.

We tempted fate, she loves mistakes.

Meddle with the flow and feel it all around me,

Burn the bridges down to be led by their light.

Gamble what you owe and hope for better winnings,

Who could guess that city signs would be your guide?

How much of ourselves do we let go

Before the rest will at last find a real home?

If you have it in you to understand

You'll find yourself in the New Hollywoodland.

You say you know what comes next?

I'm willing to bet that it won't be what you've guessed.

I dream much better due to trial and error than I did when I wasn't doing best.

Meddle with the flow and feel it all around me,

Burn the bridges down to be led by their light.

Gamble what you owe and hope for better winnings,

Who could guess that city signs would be your guide?

How much of ourselves do we let go

Before the rest will at last find a real home?

If you have it in you to understand

You'll find yourself in the New Hollywoodland.

You can't afford to not be here,

With city lights that hum away the fears.

I know I've dimmed your darkest days

But just to make the next one clear

If you could hear sincerity,

Oh honey, hear this out, I plead.

We're all alone to find the light

We all must find our way to the city.