Castle in Hollywood Lyrics by Laufey

“Castle in Hollywood” is the fourth track on "A Matter of Time" album. Well, You know how some songs just feel like a late-night conversation with an old friend? That’s “Castle in Hollywood” for me. It’s this aching, gentle kind of...Read More »

Castle in Hollywood lyrics by Laufey songs cover
EnglishCastle in HollywoodLaufey
Track 4 on album
14 views

Castle in Hollywood Lyrics

[Verse 1: Laufey]
I racked my brain, spent hours and days
I still can't figure it out
What happened that year in our house
Still learning to live without you
I wonder what you tell your friends
Which version of our fairy story?
The one where you walk out in glory
Or the night I moved out in a hurry

[Chorus: Laufey]
I think about you always
Tied together with a string
I thought that lilies died by winter
Then they bloomed again in spring
It's a heartbreak
Marked the end of our girlhood
We'll never go back to our castle in Hollywood

[Verse 2: Laufey]
Thirty months have come and gone
I'm dating the boy that we drеamed of
I wish I could tell him about us
I wish I could tell you
How I finally fеll in love
There's not a single day
Where I didn't wish we were better
That I couldn't borrow your sweater
We were meant to be forever and ever

[Chorus: Laufey]
I think about you always
Tied together with a string
I thought that lilies died by winter
Then they bloomed again in spring
It's a heartbreak
Marked the end of our girlhood
We'll never go back to our castle in Hollywood

[Bridge: Laufey]
I wish you well, I wish like hell
You hadn't lied, we could be fine
The way I dress, over-obsessed
Still just like you, I owe it to
The best-worst friend I've ever had

[Chorus: Laufey]
I think about you always
Tied together with a string
I thought that lilies died by winter
Then they bloomed again in spring
My first heartbreak
Marked the end of my girlhood
We'll never go back to our castle in Hollywood

Disclaimer:-
All lyrics are © the original artist. This content is shared for educational, informational, and non-commercial purposes under fair use. We aim for accuracy, but some errors may occur. Support the artist by buying official music.

Translations Available

Castle in Hollywood Song Meaning

“Castle in Hollywood” is the fourth track on "A Matter of Time" album. Well, You know how some songs just feel like a late-night conversation with an old friend? That’s “Castle in Hollywood” for me. It’s this aching, gentle kind of sad—not angry, just deeply nostalgic. Like looking through a photo album you can’t quite close. Laufey really captures that specific heartbreak when a friendship ends, and it’s somehow even more tender than a romantic breakup. There’s so much love there, but so much loss too.

Right from the start, she draws you in with those opening lines: “I racked my brain, spent hours and days / I still can’t figure it out.” That feeling of confusion—of turning memories over and over—is so real. It’s not dramatic, just quietly exhausting. And then she wonders what her friend tells other people: “which version of our fairy story?” That hit me. We all do that, right? We all have our own versions of what went wrong. It’s so human and so messy.

The chorus is where it really gets me. “Tied together with a string” – what a beautiful way to describe that connection that never fully breaks, even when you want it to. And the lilies? I love that image. “I thought that lilies died by winter, then they bloomed again in spring.” It’s like hope and pain all at once. You think you’re over it, and then a memory just blooms out of nowhere and it’s right there again. She calls it the “end of our girlhood,” and you can feel how much growing up happened in that loss.

Castle in Hollywood Song FAQs

What is the main theme of 'Clockwork' by Laufey?

+

'Clockwork' explores the nervous excitement of new love, showing how fear and destiny collide. Laufey captures the messy, beautiful feeling of falling for someone unexpectedly, almost as if it was fate.

Why does Laufey use the word 'clockwork' in the chorus?

+

The word 'clockwork' symbolizes inevitability. Just like time, love arrives naturally and predictably, even when she fears it. It shows how emotions unfold without control, like a ticking clock.

What does the lyric 'My head's a wild place' reveal?

+

This line highlights Laufey’s overthinking. She imagines every possible outcome of the date, from mistakes to heartbreak. It reflects the anxious, self-aware thoughts many people feel when starting a romance.

Which album does the song "Castle in Hollywood" by Laufey belong to?

+

It is part of Laufey's album 'A Matter of Time'.

Who produced 'Castle in Hollywood' by Laufey?

+

It was produced by Aaron Dessner and Laufey.

Who wrote 'Castle in Hollywood' by Laufey?

+

It was written by Laufey and Aaron Dessner.

When did Laufey release 'Castle in Hollywood'?

+

It was released on August 22, 2025.

A Matter of Time thumbnail
Released on August 22, 2025

Song Credits

Official Music Video