Lyrics

Mom had afternoon daiquiris
Sang Tanya Tucker songs in a row.
Her life defined by tragedies,
Like fence posts in Dakota snow.

Dad was chasing dreams from town to town
The prize was always just out of reach
His hope was an ocean, thought he would drown.
An empty bottle washed up on the beach.

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Heroes only get the girl in Hollywood
With rented billboards on Sunset Blvd.
Our ordinary lives so misunderstood.
No one sees our technicolor hearts

Wish I could be out on the road
Playing my songs with a rock n roll band
Late night parties after the show.
I still have the dreams of a young man.

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Bridge
There are forces beyond your control
That lift you up and move your soul.
You can’t hide from the ghost of your past
Just when you’ve learned it at last.
That time is gone too fast.
Get the girl in Hollywood.

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Get the girl in Hollywood (x4)
Are you looking for the girl in Hollywood?
Get the girl in Hollywood.