The song "Hollywood Perfect" by Unknown Brain and NotEvenTanner explores the darker side of fame and the pressures of living in Hollywood. The lyrics depict a narrator who wakes up in Beverly, feeling messed up and smelling like bourbon. They question how they ended up alone and express uncertainty about their current situation. The narrator mentions impolite girls in the clubs, implying that the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle often involves superficial relationships and disconnection from genuine connections. They describe themselves as "Hollywood Perfect," suggesting that on the surface, they fit into the ideal of fame and success, but underneath, they feel empty and sad. The line "Ain't got no place to call my own, Feels like I'm better off alone" reflects the narrator's feelings of isolation and suggests that they struggle to find a true sense of belonging in Hollywood. They feel hopeless and ignored by the "Hollywood hoes" who only see the surface level. The refrain "When I fall down, can't get back up, You're gone, girl, I miss ya" indicates a sense of longing for someone who used to be there for them but is no longer present, emphasizing their feelings of loneliness and longing for a deeper connection. Overall, "Hollywood Perfect" portrays the darker side of fame and the emptiness that can come with it. It highlights the superficiality and loneliness that may accompany the pursuit of the Hollywood dream and the desire for something more meaningful.
