Say Goodbye Hollywood | Eminem Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

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Say Goodbye Hollywood
Eminem Lyrics


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Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (Hollywood)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (why do I feel this way?)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
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I thought I had it all figured out, I did
I thought I was tough enough to stick it out with Kim
But I wasn't tough enough to juggle two things at once
I found myself layin' on my knees in cuffs
Which should've been a reason enough for me to get my stuff and just leave
How come I couldn't just see this shit myself?
It's just me, nobody couldn't see the shit I felt
Knowing damn well she wasn't gonna be there when I fell
To catch me, the minute shit was heated, she just bailed
I'm standing here swingin' on like thirty people by myself
I couldn't even see the millimeter when it fell
Turned around, saw Gary stashin' a heater in his belt
Saw the bouncers rush him and beat him to the ground
I just sold two million records, I don't need to go to jail
I'm not about to lose my freedom over no female
I need to slow down, try to get my feet on solid ground
So for now

Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (so how do you like my life now?)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (Hollywood)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (why do I feel this way?)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
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Bury my face in comic books, 'cause I don't want to look
At nothing, this world's too much, I've swallowed all I could
If I could swallow a bottle of Tylenol I would
And end it for good, just say goodbye to Hollywood
I probably should, these problems are pilin' all at once
'Cause everything that bothers me, I got it bottled up
I think I'm bottoming out, but I'm not about to give up
I gotta get up, thank God I got a little girl
And I'm a responsible father, so not a lot of good
I'd be to my daughter laying in the bottom of the mud
Must be in my blood 'cause I don't know how I do it
All I know is I don't want to follow in the footsteps
Of my dad 'cause I hate him so bad
The worst fear that I had
Was growing up to be like his fucking ass
Man, if you could understand why I am the way that I am
What do I say to my fans when I tell 'em

Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (Hollywood)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (why do I feel this way?)
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I don't want to quit
But shit, I feel like this is it
For me to have this much appeal like this is sick
This is not a game, this fame, in real life this is sick
"Publicity stunt" my ass, "conceal" my fucking dick
Fuck the guns, I'm done, I'll never look at gats
If I scrap, I'll scrap like I ain't never whipped some ass
I love my fans, but no one ever puts a grasp on the fact
I've sacrificed everything I have
I never dreamt I'd get to the level that I'm at
This is wack, this is more than I ever coulda asked
Everywhere I go, a hat, a sweater hood or mask
What about math? How come I wasn't never good at that
It's like the boy in a bubble, who never could adapt, I'm trapped
If I could go back, I never would of rapped
I sold my soul to the devil, I'll never get it back
I just want to leave this game with level head intact
Imagine going from being a no-one to seein' everything blow up
And all you did was just grow up emceein'
It's fucking crazy, 'cause all I wanted was to give Hailie the life I never had
Instead I've forced us to live alienated, so I'm saying

Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (Hollywood)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood (why do I feel this way?)
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
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Goodbye
Goodbye Hollywood (goodbye)
Please don't cry for me (it's been real)
When I'm gone for good (this shit is not for me)

So, goodbye
Goodbye Hollywood (I'm not a fuckin' star)

Please don't cry for me (no way)
When I'm gone for good (I'm goin' back home)


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem's "Say Goodbye Hollywood" are a reflection of his struggle with the difficulties of fame and the impact it has on his relationships. He acknowledges his past mistakes and the consequences they had on his life, including his arrest and subsequent realization that he needs to slow down and get his feet back on solid ground. He turns to comic books as an escape from the harsh reality of his life, and admits to feeling overwhelmed and consumed by the pressures of fame. The song ends with a sense of finality as he says goodbye to Hollywood and reflects on his journey from being a nobody to a famous rapper.


Line by Line Meaning

Say goodbye, say goodbye to Hollywood
Eminem is bidding farewell to his life in Hollywood.


I thought I had it all figured out, I did
Eminem believed that he could balance his career and his relationship with Kim when he was living in Hollywood.


I thought I was tough enough to stick it out with Kim
Eminem felt that he was strong enough to remain with Kim despite the challenges they faced.


But I wasn't tough enough to juggle two things at once
Eminem could not handle both his career and his relationship with Kim at the same time.


How come I couldn't just see this shit myself?
Eminem is questioning why he couldn't realize that he was unable to maintain both his career and his relationship.


It's just me, nobody couldn't see the shit I felt
Eminem felt like no one could understand the emotions he was going through.


Knowing damn well she wasn't gonna be there when I fell
Eminem knew that Kim would not be supportive when he was struggling.


I'm standing here swingin' on like thirty people by myself
Eminem feels like he is alone in his struggles, fighting against many obstacles.


I couldn't even see the millimeter when it fell
Eminem was unable to see the small signs that foreshadowed his downfall.


Turned around, saw Gary stashin' a heater in his belt
Eminem observed Gary hiding a gun in his belt.


Saw the bouncers rush him and beat him to the ground
Eminem witnessed bouncers violently dealing with Gary's weapon.


I just sold two million records, I don't need to go to jail
Eminem realizes that getting involved in criminal activity could jeopardize his rising career.


I'm not about to lose my freedom over no female
Eminem doesn't want to risk being arrested and losing his career over a failed relationship with Kim.


Bury my face in comic books, 'cause I don't want to look
Eminem is finding solace in reading comic books to escape his reality.


At nothing, this world's too much, I've swallowed all I could
Eminem is exhausted from the pressures of the world and has reached his limit.


If I could swallow a bottle of Tylenol I would
Eminem entertains thoughts of suicide, wishing to end his misery.


I think I'm bottoming out, but I'm not about to give up
Eminem acknowledges that he has hit rock bottom but still has the strength to persevere.


I never dreamt I'd get to the level that I'm at
Eminem is surprised that he has attained such a high level of success in his career.


It's fucking crazy, 'cause all I wanted was to give Hailie the life I never had
Eminem initially pursued his music career to provide his daughter Hailie with a better life than he had.


Instead I've forced us to live alienated, so I'm saying
Eminem recognizes that his fame has led to his family living a life of isolation and separation, causing him to bid farewell to Hollywood.


Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Luis Edgardo Resto, Marshall B Mathers, Michael A Elizondo

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