In this scathing critique, Nickelback delves into the superficial and exploitative nature of American cultural centers like Hollywood and New York. The song juxtaposes the allure of these places with their harsh realities, highlighting how they often commodify individual integrity and exploit aspirations for fame. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics expose a culture obsessed with materialism and fame, where personal values are often sacrificed for celebrity status. The recurring advice to "kiss it goodbye" serves as a cynical farewell to one's principles in the ruthless pursuit of success within these glamorized yet morally bankrupt environments. This track resonates as a cautionary tale about the deceptive allure of fame and the loss of self that can accompany it.
Kiss It Goodbye
Lyrics
Hollywood is plastic, but easy on the eyes.
Big Apple is fantastic, but cuts you down to size.
They'll treat you like a doormat, expecting you to fail.
Says right across your forehead, integrity for sale.
You'll be on TV when it starts to snow in hell.
Bet you wish you heard about it.
Bet you wish you heard about it.
You won't believe me, so go and see it for yourself.
From Mexico to New York.
Blondes from California.
East Coast takes the cocaine, West Coast marijuana.
Don't be surprised when you swallow your pride.
It's tough to see through bullshit when it's up above your eyes.
Kiss is goodbye,
Stealing comes with practice, lying comes with ease.
But neither one is faster then falling to your knees.
Money leads to fame and fame is the disease.
The latest epidemic, reality TV.
You'll be on TV when it starts to snow in hell.
Bet you wish you heard about it.
Bet you wish you heard about it.
You won't believe me, so go and see it for yourself.
From Mexico to New York.
Blondes from California.
East Coast takes the cocaine, West Coast marijuana.
Don't be surprised when you swallow all your pride.
It's tough to see through bullshit when it's up above your eyes
Kiss it goodbye.
Kiss it goodbye.
From Mexico to New York.
Blondes from California.
East Coast takes the cocaine, West Coast marijuana.
Don't be surprised when you swallow all your pride.
It's tough to see through bullshit when it's up above your eyes.
Kiss it goodbye.
Kiss it goodbye.
Writer(s): CHAD KROEGER, JOEY MOI, MICHAEL DOUGLAS HENRY KROEGER, MIKE KROEGER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Regard Music, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), HYVETOWN MUSIC INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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