Hollywood

Madonna's 'Hollywood' is a commentary on the allure and the darker side of fame, particularly as it pertains to the entertainment industry in Hollywood. The song reflects on the magnetic pull of Hollywood, where many flock with dreams of making it big. The repeated lines 'Everybody comes to Hollywood / They wanna make it in the neighbourhood' underscore the universal desire for fame and success that Hollywood represents. However, there's a hint of irony in the way Madonna delivers these lines, suggesting that the glitz and glamour might be a façade.

The chorus 'Shine your light now / This time it's got to be good / You get it right now / Cause you're in Hollywood' can be interpreted as the pressure to succeed and the high stakes that come with trying to make it in such a competitive environment. The song also touches on the loss of personal identity with the lines 'I lost my memory in Hollywood / I've had a million visions bad and good.' This suggests that Hollywood can be a place where one's sense of self is compromised or lost amidst the pursuit of fame.

The latter part of the song introduces a critique of the entertainment industry's monotony and superficiality with 'Music stations always play the same songs / I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong.' The repetition of 'Push the button / Don't push the button / Trip the station / Change the channel' at the end of the song could symbolize the repetitive and often mindless consumption of media, as well as the desire to control one's narrative in an industry that often dictates it for you.