To me, this song sounds like somebody lamenting the loss of a lover. The lover hasn't died, as implied ("Beautiful angel, I will see you in the next life"). However, the nature of some breakups are like death in a way because the once-healthy relationship has dissolved completely.
The narrator seeks escapism through red wine, cheap sex and sad films. Love isn't easy like "in the movies," where they feed you "little white lies."
A beautiful song. Even the form reflects the themes of the song with its elaborate orchestration reminiscent of something from, as the title suggests, a motion picture soundtrack - where life is lush, perfect, happy.
To me, this song sounds like somebody lamenting the loss of a lover. The lover hasn't died, as implied ("Beautiful angel, I will see you in the next life"). However, the nature of some breakups are like death in a way because the once-healthy relationship has dissolved completely.
The narrator seeks escapism through red wine, cheap sex and sad films. Love isn't easy like "in the movies," where they feed you "little white lies."
A beautiful song. Even the form reflects the themes of the song with its elaborate orchestration reminiscent of something from, as the title suggests, a motion picture soundtrack - where life is lush, perfect, happy.