Listen, stream, buy, read lyrics, mp3 download in this throwback to Eminem’s 2002 “Say Goodbye Hollywood” song. The song was self-produced by Eminem.
Eminem Say Goodbye Hollywood
To understand the importance of “Say Goodbye Hollywood” in the context of Eminem’s career, one must be familiar with the narrative that plagued him in the early millennium. Following the release of The Marshall Mathers LP, Em was seen as a public enemy, a homophobic misogynist that played a pivotal role in influencing young people’s violent tendencies. Songs like “Kill You,” “I’m Back,” and “Criminal” were about as alienating to a concerned parent as can be.
Eminem – Say Goodbye Hollywood (prod. Eminem)
Lyrics
[Chorus]
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
(Hollywood, why do I feel this way?)
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
[Verse 1]
I thought I had it all figured out, I did
I thought I was tough enough to stick it out with Kim
But I wasn’t tough enough to juggle two things at once
I found myself layin’ on my knees in cuffs
Which should’ve been a reason enough for me to get my stuff
And just leave, how come I couldn’t see this shit myself?
It’s just me, nobody couldn’t see the shit I felt
Knowin’ damn well she wasn’t gonna be there when I fell
To catch me; the minute shit was heated, she just bailed
I’m standin’ here swingin’ on like thirty people by myself
I couldn’t even see the millimeter when it fell
Turned around, saw Gary stashin’ the heater in his belt
Saw the bouncers rush him and beat him to the ground
I just sold two million records, I don’t need to go to jail
I’m not about to lose my freedom over no female
I need to slow down, try to get my feet on solid ground
So for now—
[Chorus]
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
(Hollywood, why do I feel this way?)
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
[Verse 2]
Bury my face in comic books, ‘cause I don’t wanna look
At nothing, this world’s too much, I’ve swallowed all I could
If I could swallow a bottle of Tylenol, I would
And end it for good, just say goodbye to Hollywood
I probably should, these problems are pilin’ all at once
‘Cause everything that bothers me, I got it bottled up
I think I’m bottomin’ out, but I’m not about to give up
I gotta get up, thank God I got a little girl
And I’m a responsible father, so not a lot of good
I’d be to my daughter layin’ in the bottom of the mud
Must be in my blood ‘cause I don’t know how I do it
All I know is I don’t wanna follow in the footsteps
Of my dad ‘cause I hate him so bad
The worst fear that I had
Was growin’ up to be like his fuckin’ ass
Man, if you could understand why I am the way that I am
What do I say to my fans when I tell ’em I’m
[Chorus]
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
(Hollywood, why do I feel this way?)
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
[Verse 3]
I don’t wanna quit, but shit, I feel like this is it
For me to have this much appeal like this is sick
This is not a game, this fame, in real life, this is sick
“Publicity stunt” my ass, “conceal” my fuckin’ dick
Fuck the guns, I’m done, I’ll never look at gats
If I scrap, I’ll scrap like I ain’t never whipped some ass
I love my fans, but no one ever puts a grasp
On the fact I’ve sacrificed everything I have
I never dreamt I’d get to the level that I’m at
This is wack, this is more than I ever coulda asked
Everywhere I go, a hat, a sweater hood or mask
What about math, how come I wasn’t ever good at that?
It’s like the boy in the bubble, who never could adapt
I’m trapped, if I could go back, I never woulda rapped
I sold my soul to the devil, I’ll never get it back
I just wanna leave this game with level head intact
Imagine goin’ from bein’ a no-one to seein’
Everything blow up, and all you did was just grow up emceein’
It’s fuckin’ crazy, ‘cause all I wanted was to give Hailie
The life I never had, instead I forced us to live alienated, so I’m sayin’
[Chorus]
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
(Hollywood, why do I feel this way?)
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
Sayin’ goodbye, sayin’ goodbye to Hollywood
[Outro]
Goodbye, goodbye Hollywood (Goodbye)
Please don’t cry for me (It’s been real)
When I’m gone for good (This shit is not for me)
So goodbye, goodbye Hollywood (I’m not a fuckin’ star)
Please don’t cry for me (No way)
When I’m gone for good (I’m goin’ back home)
