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Lipstick in hand, Tahitian tanned 00:35
In her painted on jeans 00:37
She dreams of fame 00:43
She changed her name 00:45
To one that fits the movie screen 00:46
She's headed for the big time, that means 00:48
She's going Hollywood 00:50
She's going Hollywood tonight 00:52
She's going Hollywood 00:54
She's going Hollywood tonight 00:56
She's going Hollywood 00:58
She's going Hollywood tonight 01:01
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again 01:03
(That chance again, babe) 01:09
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown 01:16
To pursue her movie star dreams 01:19
And she's giving hot tricks to men 01:24
Just to get in 01:27
She was taught that that's not clean 01:28
She's headed for the big time, that means 01:30
She's going Hollywood 01:33
She's going Hollywood tonight 01:35
She's going Hollywood 01:36
She's going Hollywood tonight 01:39
She's going Hollywood 01:41
She's going Hollywood tonight 01:43
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again 01:46
(That chance again, babe) 01:54
She gave up her life, to follow her dreams 02:01
Left behind everything, for the movie scene 02:02
Nothing more she could want, she was determined to follow her plan 02:02
She wanted Hollywood, she wanted it bad 02:03
Now that she got her dream, she became a star 02:04
It all looked so good, but only good from afar 02:05
Imprisoned in every paparazzi's camera, every guy wished they could 02:07
Now it's back to reality, for Ms. Hollywood 02:07
Lipstick in hand, Tahitian tanned 02:08
In her painted on jeans 02:18
She dreams of fame 02:24
She changed her name 02:25
To one that fits the movie screen 02:27
She's headed for the big time, that means 02:29
She's going Hollywood 02:32
She's going Hollywood tonight 02:33
She's going Hollywood 02:36
She's going Hollywood tonight 02:38
She's going Hollywood 02:41
She's going Hollywood tonight 02:45
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again 02:53
(That chance again, babe) 03:02
You know it baby 03:06
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown 03:09
To pursue her movie star dreams (That chance again, babe) 03:15
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown 03:18
To pursue her movie star dreams (You know it baby) 03:20
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown 03:26
To pursue her movie star dreams (Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:28
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown 03:32
To pursue her movie star dreams 03:35
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:40
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:42
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:42
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:43
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood) 03:43
03:43

Hollywood Tonight – English Lyrics

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Michael Jackson
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Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Michael Jackson's "Hollywood Tonight"! This vibrant R&B and Hip Hop track, layered with a compelling narrative, offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to dreams, ambition, and the complexities of reality. Listen closely to the lyrics to understand the cautionary tale embedded within its energetic beats, and discover how Michael Jackson's storytelling transcends language barriers, making it a special piece for any language learner.

[English]

Lipstick in hand, Tahitian tanned
In her painted on jeans
She dreams of fame
She changed her name
To one that fits the movie screen
She's headed for the big time, that means
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again
(That chance again, babe)
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams
And she's giving hot tricks to men
Just to get in
She was taught that that's not clean
She's headed for the big time, that means
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again
(That chance again, babe)
She gave up her life, to follow her dreams
Left behind everything, for the movie scene
Nothing more she could want, she was determined to follow her plan
She wanted Hollywood, she wanted it bad
Now that she got her dream, she became a star
It all looked so good, but only good from afar
Imprisoned in every paparazzi's camera, every guy wished they could
Now it's back to reality, for Ms. Hollywood
Lipstick in hand, Tahitian tanned
In her painted on jeans
She dreams of fame
She changed her name
To one that fits the movie screen
She's headed for the big time, that means
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
She's going Hollywood
She's going Hollywood tonight
It's true, that you, may never ever have that chance again
(That chance again, babe)
You know it baby
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams (That chance again, babe)
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams (You know it baby)
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams (Hollywood, she's Hollywood)
Westbound Greyhound to Tinseltown
To pursue her movie star dreams
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood)
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood)
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood)
(Hollywood, she's Hollywood)
(She's Hollywood, she's Hollywood)

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

Hollywood

/ˈhɒliwʊd/

B2
  • noun
  • - a district in Los Angeles, California, famous for the film industry

dream

/driːm/

A2
  • noun
  • - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
  • verb
  • - to have a desire for something

fame

/feɪm/

B2
  • noun
  • - the state of being widely known and liked

chance

/tʃɑːns/

A2
  • noun
  • - an opportunity to do something

star

/stɑːr/

A2
  • noun
  • - a famous person or performer
  • verb
  • - to be a star

scene

/siːn/

B1
  • noun
  • - a place where an event happens

reality

/rɪˈæləti/

B1
  • noun
  • - the state of things as they actually exist

tanned

/tænd/

B1
  • adjective
  • - having a darker skin color from exposure to the sun

painted

/ˈpeɪntɪd/

B1
  • adjective
  • - covered with paint

pursue

/pərˈsuː/

B2
  • verb
  • - to try to do or achieve something

determined

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

B2
  • adjective
  • - firmly deciding to do something

imprisoned

/ɪmˈprɪznd/

C1
  • adjective
  • - confined in prison

paparazzi

/pəˈpærætsi/

C1
  • noun
  • - freelance photographers who follow celebrities to take their pictures

tricks

/trɪks/

B1
  • noun
  • - clever or skillful acts

westbound

/ˈwɛstbaʊnd/

B1
  • adjective
  • - traveling in a westerly direction

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