Hollywood's Not America

Ferras

About Hollywood's Not America

"Hollywood's Not America" is a song by American pop singer/songwriter Ferras and is featured on his debut studio album, Aliens & Rainbows. It was released on January 29, 2008, as the lead single from that album. Soon after the single's release, it was revealed that "Hollywood's Not America" would feature as the exit music on popular reality TV show American Idol. However, Graham Colton's "Best Days" was used for the first elimination of the semi-finals. Additionally, on February 29, 2008, it was announced that "Celebrate Me Home" performed by Ruben Studdard would be the exit song for the current season, in contradiction to earlier reports that "Hollywood's Not America" will be used. The music video for the single was heavily featured on teen-oriented cable network The N, while a remake/mash-up video was created to promote the Canadian-produced teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. 


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2008
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Born Helena Jane
With a restless soul
She moved west to California
Became a center-fold

But once you change your name
Well the pieces fall
Now she hardly recognizes herself at all

And there's never any rain, when you want it
A hollow little game, and you've won it
Looking for a thrill but you've done it all

So long, put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
So long put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
O yeah!

And everybody heres, from somewhere else
You could make a million dollars, but you might lose yourself
And you can take the heat will your heart go cold
They say acting's just pretending, even that gets old

And there's never any rain, when you want it
A hollow little game, and you've won it
Looking for a thrill but you've done it all

So long, put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
So long put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
O yeah!

And I know what to do when
I know that you
You can be anything you want to be

So long, put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
So long put your blue jeans back on girl
Go home
Remember Hollywood's not America
O yeah!

It's not America

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Ferras

Ferras Alqaisi, known professionally as Ferras, is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who was signed with EMI as part of Capitol Records and is currently signed with Big 3 Records. more »

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Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, GRAHAM EDWARDS, SCOTT SPOCK, GARY CLARK, FERRAS MAHMOUD ALQAISI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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17 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hollywood's Not America" is a song by Ferras that was released on February 5, 2008.
Album Information
The song is from Ferras' debut album titled "Aliens & Rainbows" which was released in April 2008.
Chart Performance
"Hollywood's Not America" peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Television Performance
Ferras performed "Hollywood's Not America" live on the 7th season of the reality competition show, American Idol.
Theme
The song revolves around the idea that Hollywood isn't a representation of the entire United States and that fame and fortune don't necessarily equate joy and fulfillment.
Television Exposure
Due to its use as an exit song on American Idol whenever a contestant was eliminated, it gained national exposure.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was co-written by Ferras, Gary Clark, and Wally Gagel, who are also named as the song's producers.
Music Styles
The song's styles feature an amalgamation of piano pop and rock with elements of electronica.
Video Director
The music video for "Hollywood's Not America" was directed by Marc Webb, who is known for films like (500) Days of Summer and Spider-Man.
Record Label
The record label behind "Hollywood's Not America" is Capitol Records.
Listen Digitally
Listeners can find "Hollywood's Not America" on digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Album Success
Despite mixed critical reception, "Aliens & Rainbows" including the track "Hollywood's Not America" manage to make a significant popular impact.
Connection to Katy Perry
Ferras is a close personal friend of pop star Katy Perry, which has increased the visibility of his music, including "Hollywood's Not America".
Live Presentation
In live performances, Ferras is known for his dramatic presentation of the song, often dramatically silhouetted by stage lighting.
Personal meaning
Ferras has stated in interviews that "Hollywood's Not America" holds a personal meaning to him as it reflects on his journey moving to Los Angeles in hopes of achieving his dreams.
Ferras' Origin
Ferras is originally from Jordan, and moved to the US as a child. This could give additional meaning to the lyrics of "Hollywood's Not America," as it could reflect on his own personal experience as an immigrant in the US.
International Performance
In addition to its success in the US, "Hollywood's Not America" also charted in several other countries, demonstrating its international appeal.

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