<human>:  What is the meaning behind the lyrics of the song “Hotel California”?
<bot>: The meaning behind the lyrics to the song "Hotel California" is generally seen as an allegory for unchecked hedonism and materialism in the U.S. in the 1970s. It has been said to be a metaphor for the journey of life, a cautionary tale of someone who has become enslaved to the material gains and desires of a false paradise. On a deeper level, some believe the song speaks to the soul's search for spiritual enlightenment and the consequences of rejecting or turning away from such enlightenment.