This story is not unlike the typical "traveler stumbling upon large house in the middle of nowhere - strange things happen inside" story that has been the basis of many a story and film. The narrator decides he needs to make a run for it - that he'd rather be on the outside - but then in a nightmarish twist, he is then informed that he can check out but not really ever leave. Once inside, the narrator discovers a strange world of excess - mirrored ceilings, pink champagne, a large feast - and guests singing a welcome to him as they try to invite him into their world. A weary traveler driving down a desolate road (yes, a dark, desert highway) spies the lights of a lone hotel and decides to stop off for the night. The story told in Hotel California is familiar.
In reality, there are two stories going on in Hotel California - the narrative itself and the deeper meaning. As is also typical in these kinds of cases, the ultimate meaning of every line remains elusive, but there are a few thematic clues.
Hotel California Lyrics - What are They All About?Īs is typical with any song that has captured the public's attention for so long, the lyrics to Hotel California have been sliced, diced and dissected thousands of times by people searching for hidden meaning.
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