MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS - Hollywood [Official Music Video]

Official Music Video | MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS - Hollywood

“The Family Jewels is a body of work largely inspired by the seduction of commercialism, modern social values, family and female sexuality. Each song was intricately produced and written by myself, and my only hope is for it to be enjoyed and consumed as a story and theory that encourages people to question themselves.” - MARINA

LYRICS
[Intro]
American queen is the American dream
American queen is the American dream

[Verse 1]:
She is a Polish girl in America
Tall, tanned, hot blond, called Anja
I asked her, "Why would you wanna be a Hollywood wife?"
"Because I don't want to end up living in a dive on Vine
A dive on Vine"

[Verse 2]
Air hostesses doing gossip magazine
Crosswords on a flight to JFK
Thirty-nine years old
With a mile-high sheen
Trying to stimulate a mind
That is slowly starting to decay

[Pre-Chorus]
I itch my skin, I jump up and say
"Lady, I know why your thoughts turn grey."

[Chorus]
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain, oh, oh
Living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams, oh, oh
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America, ooh
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

[Verse 3]
A fat security making place for me
Soon as I touch down in old L.A
He said, "Oh, my god, you look just like Shakira
No, no, you're Catherine Zeta!"
"Actually, my name's Marina"

[Pre-Chorus]
Your mind is just like mine –
All filled up with things benign
You're looking for the golden lie

[Chorus 2]
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain, oh, oh
I've been living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams, oh, oh
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America, ooh
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

[Bridge]
American dream is the American queen
American queen is the American dream
Is the American dream

[Chorus]
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain, oh, oh
I've been living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams, oh, oh
Hollywood infected your brain
You wanted kissing in the rain, oh, oh
I've been living in a movie scene
Puking American dreams, oh, oh
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America, woo-hoo
I'm obsessed with the mess that's America

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#MARINA
#Hollywood
#TheFamilyJewels

[mxxnlight]

You know Marina's voice when you hear it. Literally no one can sing like her.

[blubblub]

Almost 10 years later and this is still my favourite song by Shakira

[paulanji]

one thing i love about the family jewels is how marina almost never mentions love (at least not romantic/sexual love).

the majority of music today, both alternative and mainstream, is lyrically about love and it gets kinda tiring after a while. like, there are other things in life to talk about too!

that's why the family jewels is such a breath of fresh air that gets better with time, like a fine wine. marina manages to make one of the most interesting pop albums of all time without mentioning love or dating much. in fact, hermit the frog is likely the only track with that lyrical theme.

on the album, she writes about:

~ life philosophy, personal fulfillment and following your dreams *(ARE YOU SATISFIED?)*

~ alcoholism as a coping mechanism *(SHAMPAIN)*

~ mental health & vulnerability, emotions and the inherent irrationality of being human
*(I AM NOT A ROBOT)*

~ social issues, internalized misogyny and toxic beauty standards for women *(GIRLS)*

~ being confused about what to do in your life and feeling pressure from the people in your life to act a certain way *(MOWGLI'S ROAD)*

~ intrusive thoughts and mental illness *(OBSESSIONS)*

~ fame and the glorification of american culture *(HOLLYWOOD)*

~ introversion, delinquency and feeling uncomfortable in social situations *(THE OUTSIDER)*

~ dysfunctional familial interpersonal relationships
*(GUILTY, SEVENTEEN, THE FAMILY JEWELS)*

~ feeling like you don't belong anywhere or that you don't have a home *(ROOTLESS)*

~ how capitalism and consumerism affect the millenial generation and being an overachiever/gifted kid who never feels happy due to feeling like they aren't good/successful enough *(OH NO!)*

~ depression, chronic loneliness and sadness *(NUMB)*

[Sann_ia]

I love how her voice can do 📉📈 like its go down and after it's starting to go up and it's so smooth

[wormoncrack]

This song was so amazing they named a city after it

[indimcs]

*10 years since she released the national anthem*

[davidchant]

13 years ago, wow, I have seen Marina in concert 3 times and the last time Marina sang Hollywood, I nearly passed out dancing away and singing along. Marina...you make the world so happy, keep it up, thank you

[joy.limon_]

I didn't know Catherine Zeta could sing! She's got a fabolous voice 😊

[boredofbeingbored]

I can't believe Marina invented America

[theamazingpapaya]

"Actually my name's Marina"

UGH WHY SO CUTE

[Itsantiscial]

Anyone listening to this masterpiece in 2024??

[turkeydinosaur]

Marina is not:
- A robot
- Hungry anymore
- Shakira
- Katherine Zeta
Things marina is:
- A primadonna girl (yeah)
- Rootless
- Out of luck
Things marina believes:
- there’s no such things as a house in the country
- board games are underrated
Things she needs to believe:
- in love
What marina never thought:
- she could be happy
What marina doesn’t want:
- to feel blue anymore

Okay I came back December 2021 😭 this is my most prized accomplishment I am so in love with everyone who replied to this 🙏

[LavaLampLady]

She’s really pretty and with a unique voice.

[lovelylyrics]

Marina is way to underrated. So many people only know small snippets of her songs

[majamaja-ekmz]

Marina, I love you, I'm so happy because the text says "she's a Polish girl" I'm from Poland and seriously, thank you so much

[shinigamikitsune]

*Remember when the comment section was about the song and not Tik Tok?*

[laurencek]

Even it's still 8 years ago she's still the brightest diamond ever.

[paulanji]

i love how deep her voice can get. she has a very velvety lower register.

[prettydvmb]

I first heard this in 2009 and was addicted. It was impossible to find anywhere but here since she hadnt released her album yet. I remember thinking, why isnt this a huge hit? 15 years later im still asking myself the same question. In a time where shes had so many other old songs go viral. Its timeless

[bethelfranklin]

My obsession with marina is starting again