If the band weren’t purposely imagining a night at this strange hotel to be a metaphor for drug use, the lyrics certainly allow for this interpretation. Over time, many fans have interpreted the song as a long, drawn out drug trip, suggesting that “The Hotel California” really stands for THC, and the trip to the Hotel California is like entering into the psychedelic world. This brings me to one of the more prominent fan interpretations of “Hotel California”, and one that I’m quite partial to myself. “You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave” Perhaps it’s something like hopping on the bus, once and for all.
This is probably part of the reason why this song has stood the test of time so well, because in a way the ambiguity makes it feel relatable, even if you’ve never been to California (especially if you’ve taken drugs). Even the band knows that the lyrics to “Hotel California” are pretty ambiguous.
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