Celluloid Heroes
Kinks
Kinks
KINKS
- Celluloid Heroes LyricsEverybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star,
And everybody's in movies, it doesn't matter who you are.
There are stars in every city,
In every house and on every street,
And if you walk down Hollywood Boulevard
Their names are written in concrete!
Don't step on Greta Garbo as you walk down the Boulevard,
She looks so weak and fragile that's why she tried to be so hard
But they turned her into a princess
And they sat her on a throne,
But she turned her back on stardom,
Because she wanted to be alone.
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of,
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Rudolph Valentino, looks very much alive,
And he looks up ladies' dresses as they sadly pass him by.
Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi
'Cos he's liable to turn and bite,
But stand close by Bette Davis
Because hers was such a lonely life.
If you covered him with garbage,
George Sanders would still have style,
And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney
He would still turn round and smile,
But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn
'Cos she's not very tough,
She should have been made of iron or steel,
But she was only made of flesh and blood.
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of.
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star
And everybody's in show biz, it doesn't matter who you are.
And those who are successful,
Be always on your guard,
Success walks hand in hand with failure
Along Hollywood Boulevard.
I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show,
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes,
Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain
And celluloid heroes never really die.
You can see all the stars as you walk along Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of,
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Oh celluloid heroes never feel any pain
Oh celluloid heroes never really die.
I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show,
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes,
Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain
And celluloid heroes never really die.
And everybody's in movies, it doesn't matter who you are.
There are stars in every city,
In every house and on every street,
And if you walk down Hollywood Boulevard
Their names are written in concrete!
Don't step on Greta Garbo as you walk down the Boulevard,
She looks so weak and fragile that's why she tried to be so hard
But they turned her into a princess
And they sat her on a throne,
But she turned her back on stardom,
Because she wanted to be alone.
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of,
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Rudolph Valentino, looks very much alive,
And he looks up ladies' dresses as they sadly pass him by.
Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi
'Cos he's liable to turn and bite,
But stand close by Bette Davis
Because hers was such a lonely life.
If you covered him with garbage,
George Sanders would still have style,
And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney
He would still turn round and smile,
But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn
'Cos she's not very tough,
She should have been made of iron or steel,
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of.
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star
And everybody's in show biz, it doesn't matter who you are.
And those who are successful,
Be always on your guard,
Success walks hand in hand with failure
Along Hollywood Boulevard.
I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show,
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes,
Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain
And celluloid heroes never really die.
You can see all the stars as you walk along Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of,
People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame,
Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain.
Oh celluloid heroes never feel any pain
Oh celluloid heroes never really die.
I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show,
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes,
Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain
And celluloid heroes never really die.
Facts about Celluloid Heroes
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Celluloid Heroes is written by Raymond Douglas Davies.
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It is first released on August 25, 1972 as part of Kinks's album "Everybody's In Show-Biz" which includes 23 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the Kinks' song 'Celluloid Heroes' explores how Hollywood stars experience both glamorous and vulnerable moments in their lives. The lyrics show how these stars present themselves to the public while they experience private battles which showcase both the temporary character of their celebrity status and their wish to achieve a flawless existence without suffering which they believe exists in the film industry. The lyrics of Celluloid heroes mostly show nostalgic content together with social commentary and personal reflection and themes of loneliness and emotional suffering. The song shows how fame creates big consequences for people who enter the entertainment industry together with the deceptive nature of stardom which leads to people feeling isolated when they become famous. The lyrics contain no explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The song presents dreams and fame together with the film industry in a fun way which makes it appropriate for listeners of all ages.
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Celluloid Heroes falls under the genre Rock.
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Celluloid Heroes song length is 6 minutes and 21 seconds.
Who wrote Celluloid Heroes lyrics?
Celluloid Heroes is written by Raymond Douglas Davies.
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When was Celluloid Heroes released?
It is first released on August 25, 1972 as part of Kinks's album "Everybody's In Show-Biz" which includes 23 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Celluloid Heroes lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the Kinks' song 'Celluloid Heroes' explores how Hollywood stars experience both glamorous and vulnerable moments in their lives. The lyrics show how these stars present themselves to the public while they experience private battles which showcase both the temporary character of their celebrity status and their wish to achieve a flawless existence without suffering which they believe exists in the film industry. The lyrics of Celluloid heroes mostly show nostalgic content together with social commentary and personal reflection and themes of loneliness and emotional suffering. The song shows how fame creates big consequences for people who enter the entertainment industry together with the deceptive nature of stardom which leads to people feeling isolated when they become famous. The lyrics contain no explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The song presents dreams and fame together with the film industry in a fun way which makes it appropriate for listeners of all ages.
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Which genre is Celluloid Heroes?
Celluloid Heroes falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Celluloid Heroes?
Celluloid Heroes song length is 6 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Raymond Douglas Davies
Record Label(s): 1998 Velvel Records
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