Gone To The Movies Lyrics

Lyric discussion by olp89 

Cover art for Gone To The Movies lyrics by Semisonic

I think this song is about a girl who left a guy who seemed to like her but didn't really care. If he did care he'd be out trying to find her. it seems he clearly isn't that bothered she's gone cos even when he's left on his own lookin round his empty apartment all he's thinking about is if his car is going to start or he'll be taking the bus.

I have a slightly different take on this song (which is one of my fav's).

I think it is about a relationship on the brink... the guy is an Ass and he has somewhat of a history of failing to stand up for what he cares for.

So i think it's (the relationship and its problems) all come to a head and she has left.

True to form, he knows exactly where she is likely to be (the movies) but he spends his time talking himself out of doing anything about it.

I believe that if he was 'another fool'...