12.Release The Stars

Why do you keep all your stars in
from your studio on Melrose Avenue?
You've lost all your assets
in life-long contracts to you
Didn't you know that old Hollywood is over?

Oh, can't you see all the good
that celebrity can do for those in the dark?
Yes of course,
I am speaking in metaphors
for something more in your heart
Didn't you know that old Hollywood is over?

So why not just release the gates
and let them all come out?
Remember that without them
there would be no Paramount
No paramount need to hold on to what isn't yours
Release the stars

Rufus Wainwright-Release the Stars

The more that you fight,
then the more they will scrutinize
and realize just your size
And believe me,
you are no match for the public
that has seen no ex-so right
Didn't you know that old Hollywood is over?

Old Hollywood is over
So why not just release the gates
and let them all come out?
Remember that without them
there would be no Paramount
No paramount need to hold on
to what isn't yours
Release the stars

Release the stars,
release your love,
release the stars
Release your love,
'cause Hollywood is over
Why do you keep all your stars in
from your studio on Melrose Avenue?