Henley chose the theme of the song, pointing out how The Beverly Hills Hotel had become a literal and symbolic focus of their lives at the time. In 2013, he added: "It's a song about a journey from innocence to experience."ĭon Henley and Glenn Frey wrote the lyrics. It's a song about the dark underbelly of the American Dream, and about excess in America which was something we knew about." In 2007, Don Henley said: "I know, it's so boring. California is used as the song's setting, but it could relate to anywhere in America and beyond. In general, the song is about materialism and excess. The song was written for the band's 1976 album of the same name. Writing credits for the song are shared by Don Felder (music), Don Henley, and Glenn Frey (lyrics). Don Felder came up with the instrumental demo.
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