Cinematic
PREACHERVAN Lyrics
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She looked just like a brand new you
Without the mundane complications
She's got that cool tattoo
The one where you will lie
And say, "wow, that's so inspiring, enticing"
Take a note or two
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic, yeah
I got myself cleaned up
I saw you all packed up outside
Wearing all your makeup
I wanna say it's true
I only wanna be with you
Until our wars are all done fighting for
Nothing more
Take a note or two
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic, yeah
You used up all your gold
And now you're feeling old
Just take a breath, take a step back in front of me
Back in front of me
And what I know and what you know means nothing
Oh, nothing
So take a note or two
You act so cinematic
Why you gotta act so cold?
You tell me I'm dramatic
You do it 'cause you're typical
Don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic, yeah
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
The lyrics of PREACHERVAN's "Cinematic" are somewhat ambiguous, but at their core, they seem to be about a failed relationship and the aftermath that follows. The singer of the song has moved on and found someone new who reminds them of their former love interest. They acknowledge the lack of a connection with the new person and seem to be grappling with why they can't let go of their past lover. The line "why you gotta act so cold?" directed towards their ex suggests that they feel like their ex-partner is the one who is holding the distance between them.
Despite the setback that has befallen them, the singer tries to reassure themselves that they are not the only ones to experience this kind of heartbreak. They ask their ex to not be "hysterical" and remind them that they are not alone. The use of the word "cinematic" serves to underline the feeling of being in a movie, unable to escape the drama of one's own life. Overall, the song conveys themes of love, loss, and attempting to navigate the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I met somebody new
I found a new person who reminded me of you
She looked just like a brand new you
This new person looks like a fresh version of you
Without the mundane complications
This new person doesn't come with the issues you had
She's got that cool tattoo
She has a tattoo that is impressive and inspiring
The one where you will lie
A tattoo that could make you pretend to like it
And say, "wow, that's so inspiring, enticing"
To act like you are impressed and attracted to the tattoo
Take a note or two
Make a mental memo of how to act toward the new person
Oh, don't be hysterical
Don't panic or overreact
I'm telling you you're not alone
Assuring you that you have support and understanding
You act so cinematic
You behave as if you are in a movie
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Do you realize that this is how you come across?
Everybody comes and goes
People enter and exit your life
Thoughts start to steal the show
Your mind can take over and ruin experiences
You act so cinematic, yeah
Once again, emphasizing that your behavior seems exaggerated
I got myself cleaned up
I've made changes to improve myself
I saw you all packed up outside
I saw you packed and ready to leave
Wearing all your makeup
Wearing makeup for perhaps one final impression
I wanna say it's true
I want to express my genuine feelings
I only wanna be with you
I only want to be with you
Until our wars are all done fighting for
Until we sort out our issues
Nothing more
Nothing beyond that
You used up all your gold
You have exhausted all your resources
And now you're feeling old
You feel washed-up and no longer relevant
Just take a breath, take a step back in front of me
Take a moment to pause and regroup in my presence
And what I know and what you know means nothing
Our knowledge is irrelevant in this moment
Oh, nothing
Absolutely nothing
Why you gotta act so cold?
Why are you being distant and unfeeling?
You tell me I'm dramatic
You accuse me of being over-the-top
You do it 'cause you're typical
You behave this way because it's expected of you
You act so cinematic
Repeating this line to reinforce the message
You act so cinematic
Repeating this line again
You act so cinematic
Emphasizing this point once again
You act so cinematic
Final repetition to drive home the message
Writer(s): Christopher Lane Kelly, Colin James Dean, Gavin Deleshaw, Mason Brooks Kelly
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics
I met somebody new
She looked just like a brand new you
Without the mundane complications
She's got that cool tattoo
The one where you will lie
And say, "wow, that's so inspiring, enticing"
Take a note or two
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic, yeah
I got myself cleaned up
I saw you all packed up outside
Wearing all your makeup
I wanna say it's true
I only wanna be with you
Until our wars are all done fighting for
Nothing more
Take a note or two
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic, yeah
You used up all your gold
And now you're feeling old
Just take a breath, take a step back in front of me
Back in front of me
And what I know and what you know means nothing
Oh, nothing
So take a note or two
You act so cinematic
Why you gotta act so cold?
You tell me I'm dramatic
You do it 'cause you're typical
Don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic, yeah
Oh, don't be hysterical
I'm telling you you're not alone
You act so cinematic
Yeah, don't you know that it's true?
Everybody comes and goes
Thoughts start to steal the show
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
You act so cinematic
@JerseyRepresenting
Actually a hot track. I hope it explodes for you. Well done.
@JoseRodriguez-cu6vo
It's been a year and it still hasn't blown up
@JerseyRepresenting
@@JoseRodriguez-cu6vo There's hits on SiriusXM Alt that are well over 10 years old. This belongs there
@TheHeadlets
This is actually a great song, needs way more attention than it has.
@iagovictor5566
I agree, and it's really Sad that It hasn't, accidentally found It at Spotify and almost skipped It, luckly im not premium
@macattack57
Getting some major Two Door Cinema Club Vibes, which is not a bad thing. Digging the track!
@Kleepified
And Ra Ra Riot!
@podree6375
I love this genre where it’s so different where every big song artist(s) is afraid of doing
@BeriFoxMediaPro
im just dieing laughing at all the dancing gifs
@JoseRodriguez-cu6vo
33 comments? You got to be kidding me. This deserves way more views, likes and comments