This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Uh oh, there you go again, talkin' cinematic
Yeah, you
You're charming, got everybody star struck
I know how you always seem to go
For the obvious
Instead of me
But get a ticket and you'll see
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Yeah, yeah, when you call me, I can hear it in your voice
Oh sure, want to see me and tell me all about her
La la, I'll be acting through my tears
I guess you'll never know
That I should win
An Oscar for the scene I'm in
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Wish I could tell you there's a twist
Some kind of hero in disguise
And we're together
It's for real, now playing
Wish I could tell you there's a kiss
Like something more than in my mind
I see it could be amazing
If we were a movie (if we were a movie)
You'd be the right guy (right guy)
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
(If we were)
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
(You'd be right)
And I'd be the best friend
(And I'd be)
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
(We would laugh)
Watching the sunset
(Watch the sun)
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
(If we were)
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
(You'd be right )
And I'd be the best friend
(And I'd be)
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
(We would laugh)
Watching the sunset
(Watch the sun)
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Yeah, you
You're charming, got everybody star struck
I know how you always seem to go
For the obvious
Instead of me
But get a ticket and you'll see
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Yeah, yeah, when you call me, I can hear it in your voice
Oh sure, want to see me and tell me all about her
La la, I'll be acting through my tears
I guess you'll never know
That I should win
An Oscar for the scene I'm in
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Wish I could tell you there's a twist
Some kind of hero in disguise
And we're together
It's for real, now playing
Wish I could tell you there's a kiss
Like something more than in my mind
I see it could be amazing
If we were a movie (if we were a movie)
You'd be the right guy (right guy)
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
(If we were)
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
(You'd be right)
And I'd be the best friend
(And I'd be)
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
(We would laugh)
Watching the sunset
(Watch the sun)
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
(If we were)
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
(You'd be right )
And I'd be the best friend
(And I'd be)
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
(We would laugh)
Watching the sunset
(Watch the sun)
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Lyrics submitted by panicatd181
If We Were a Movie Lyrics as written by Holly Hebert Jeannie Lurie
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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