Hollywood

The stars don’t shine, they flicker and fade Underneath the masks that the idols parade Whispers in the hills, secrets in the air Dreams for the brave or a trap laid bare Golden gates, but the price is steep Marionettes move while the puppeteers sleep Neon smiles hide the shadows inside Welcome to Hollywood, where the truth can’t survive Oh, Hollywood, city of lies Glitter on the surface, but the devil’s in disguise Oh, Hollywood, under the moon We’re dancing with ghosts in the spotlight’s gloom They say the hills have eyes, and they’re watching you Scripts in the sky, written by a chosen few Behind the cameras, there’s a darker scene Where the kings and queens bow to machines Paper trails burn, but the symbols remain Echoes of control in a gold-plated chain All the world’s a stage, and we play along Singing their tune in a siren’s song Oh, Hollywood, city of lies Glitter on the surface, but the devil’s in disguise Oh, Hollywood, under the moon We’re dancing with ghosts in the spotlight’s gloom Follow the rabbit down the glowing trail Through the mirrors and smoke where the angels fell Eyes wide shut, but they’re seeing it all The pyramid stands while the people crawl The golden key’s hidden in plain sight Unlock the doors to the endless night Stars aren’t born, they’re made in the flames Illusions crafted with forgotten names Oh, Hollywood, city of lies Glitter on the surface, but the devil’s in disguise Oh, Hollywood, under the moon We’re dancing with ghosts in the spotlight’s gloom So take your seat, the show’s about to begin Lights dim low, let the chaos spin Hollywood dreams, or a web of despair Truth’s a fleeting ghost in the Californian air