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Lost In Hollywood

"Lost In Hollywood" by System Of A Down is originally in the key of A minor. The song addresses the theme of Hollywood and the loss of innocence associated with it. The lyrics delve into the dark side of fame and the struggles that artists face in the industry. Serj Tankian, the lead vocalist, is the primary interpreter of the song, which was written by all four band members. A notable curiosity is that the song was originally intended to be included in the soundtrack of the film "Sucker Punch," but was ultimately not used. The melody features a mix of heavy guitar riffs and melodic verses, creating a dynamic and intense atmosphere throughout.
System Of A down – Lost In Hollywood

g# a# b
I’ll wait here
b a# g#
You’re crazy
g# a# b D# b a# g#
Those vicious streets are filled with
b
Strays
b b a#
You should’ve
C# b a# f# f# d# a#
Never gone to Hollywood

g# a# b
They find you
b a# g#
Two - time you
g# a# b D# b a# g#
Say you’re the best they’ve ever
b
Seen
b b a#
You should’ve
C# b a# f# f# d# a#
Never trusted Hollywood

g# a# b
I wrote you
b a# g#
And told you
g# a# b D# b a# g#
You were the biggest fish out
b
Here
b b a#
You should’ve
C# b a# f# f# d# a#
Never gone to Hollywood

g# a# b
They take you
b a# g#
And make you
g# a# b D# b b a# g#
They look at you in disgusting
b
Ways
b b a#
You should’ve
C# b a# f# f# d# a#
Never trusted Hollywood

b b b b b g# b
I was standing on the wall
b b b g# b
Feeling ten feet tall
b b b b
All you maggots
b b b
Smoking fags
b b b
On Santa
b b b
Monica
b C# b
Boulevard

b b b g# b
This is my front page
b b b g# b
This is my new age
b b b b b b
All you bitches put your
b b b a#
Hands in the air
a# a# a# a# a#
And wave ‘em like you
b C# b
Just don’t care

b b b b
All you maggots
b b b
Smoking fags
b b b
Out there on
b b
Sunset
b C# b
Boulevard

b b b b b b
All you bitches put your
b b b a#
Hands in the air
b b b b b
And wave ‘em like you
b C# b
Just don’t care

E F# D# g# b C# a#
Phony people come to pray
D# D# D# b b C# D# C#
Look at all of them beg to stay
E F# D# g# b C# a#
Phony people come to pray

( d# b a# g# g e d#
The lines in the letter said )
( C# D# D# F# D# C# C# b a# g#
“We have gone to Hackensack” )
D# D# D# b b C# D# C# b a# g#
Look at all of them beg to stay
E F# D# g# b C# a#
Phony people come to pray

b b b b
All you maggots
b b b
Smoking fags
b b b
On Santa
b C# b
Monica
b C# b
Boulevard

b b b b
All you maggots
b b b
Smoking fags
b b b
Out there on
b b
Sunset
b C# b
Boulevard

b b b b
All you maggots
b b b
Smoking fags
b b b
Out there on
b C# b
Hollywood
b C# b
Boulevard

b b g# C# b
You should’ve never
a# g# a# g# b
Trusted Hollywood
b b g# C# b
You should’ve never
a# g# a# g# b
Gone to Hollywood

b b b b b b
All you bitches put your
b b b a#
Hands in the air
a# a# a# a# a#
And wave ‘em like you
b C# b
Just don’t care

b b b - a#
You should’ve
C# b a# f# f# d# a#
Never trusted Hollywood