The Hungarian-Californian punk duo, The Neighbors, have dropped a powerful new video “Hollywood éjjel / A night at Hollywood”, and it’s a real emotional rollercoaster. This song comes off their latest album Papírvilág, released on August 16th, and it’s definitely one of the standout tracks. The music video that accompanies the song is matching the song’s deep.
Musically, the track stays true to the band’s roots with its high-energy punk rock sound reminiscent of Blink-182— catchy, and and full of feeling. But where the song really shines is in its lyrical depth. “Hollywood éjjel” is not just about the glitzy, glamorous side of Hollywood, but rather pulls back the curtain to reveal the loneliness and pain that often go unnoticed behind the shiny facade. It’s about people who look successful from the outside but are quietly struggling with identity crises and repressed emotions.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture, with lines like “Wafting scents in the sultry night, Pink stars sparkle on the sidewalk” setting the scene for a Hollywood that’s full of dreams and neon lights, yet still empty. The duo’s words express a longing for meaning and connection, asking, “Is that really all? Where is my place?” There’s a sense of being lost in a world that only values surface-level achievements, where deeper, more personal struggles often go unheard.
It’s a reflection on how fleeting fame can be, how we are all just “moving pictures” in a world obsessed with superficiality. There’s this sense of existential questioning: who will remember you when you’re forgotten? The shattered glass on the ground symbolizes broken dreams and the stark reality of a city that promises so much, yet often leaves people empty inside.
This is definitely a song you’ll want to listen to with full attention, because it’s not just about the sound—it’s about the story it tells.
The Neighbors are:
BallaPé – Guitar and Bass
Zúzda – Drums
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