Surely on pace to rival the abundant shelf filling of The Wedding Present, Cinerama released a clutch of singles in support of their debut LP, as well as a number prior to 2000's Steve Albini-recorded Disco Volante "dangerously, seductively sweet" (Melody Maker). Notable were the heart-rending Superman (complete with alternative Spanish take) and the six and a half minute epic Health And Efficiency (also available in French!).
The third Cinerama studio album, Torino (2002), was much darker than the first two, with Gedge returning to a guitar-driven sound and deciding to write predominantly about infidelity.
At the end of 2002, Gedge and Murrell split up, and he decided to depart from Leeds, moving to Seattle and busying himself with a new Cinerama album which eventually became the new Wedding Present LP, (Take Fountain). For him, it was full circle and Cinerama was no more after 2004.
Following annual one-off appearances starting in 2009 at Gedge's own festival, At the Edge of the Sea, he revived the Cinerama name for a limited edition single, I Wake Up Screaming in October 2013.
In May 2015, a radical track-by-track re-working of The Wedding Present's 2012 album Valentina, was released under the Cinerama moniker. The project, also called Valentina, was recorded by Gedge and Pedro Vigil.
Get Smart
Cinerama Lyrics
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But I know that he slept in our bed
You should really take more care
Because all it took was a single hair
How would you, how could you not think that I'd realize?
You must know you're just so terrible at telling lies
And did you really think I might
Believe me, darling, it wasn't hard
When you paid for the meal on your credit card
No, don't flip, here's a tip: all it needs is a little thought
This will surprise you, but I don't want you to get caught
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
And you should probably tell him not to phone
Unless you're sure that you are going to be alone
This hanging up without him saying a word
Was maybe fine just once, but it's becoming absurd
No don't flip, here's a tip: all it needs is a little thought
This will surprise you, but I don't want you to get caught
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
The lyrics to Cinerama's "Get Smart" tell the story of a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart due to one partner's infidelity. The singer has caught their partner in a lie and knows that they spent the night with someone else, even though their partner denies it. Despite this knowledge, the singer is willing to turn a blind eye to their partner's lies because they don't want them to leave.
The lyrics suggest that the partner who cheated is not very good at lying - the singer quickly saw through their falsehoods and was able to piece together what happened based on a single hair and a credit card charge. The singer is frustrated with their partner's inability to be honest, but they are more afraid of losing them than they are of being hurt by the truth.
The chorus of the song serves as a plea from the singer to their partner to be more careful and considerate of their feelings. They don't want their partner to get caught in their lies, and they are willing to keep the truth hidden if it means their partner will stay with them. The song ends with a suggestion that the partner should be more cautious when communicating with their lover, implying that this cycle of lies and deceit will continue.
Overall, the lyrics of "Get Smart" are a poignant commentary on the complex emotions that come with infidelity and the struggle to maintain a loving relationship despite the betrayal. The singer's willingness to overlook their partner's indiscretions in order to keep their love alive is both noble and heartbreaking.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard exactly what you said
I listened carefully to your words
But I know that he slept in our bed
I am aware that someone else slept in our bed
You should really take more care
You need to be more careful in hiding your infidelity
Because all it took was a single hair
I found evidence of your infidelity with just a single hair
How would you, how could you not think that I'd realize?
Do you really believe I am that ignorant to not realize the truth?
You must know you're just so terrible at telling lies
Your lies are poorly constructed and easily detectable
And did you really think I might
Did you seriously believe that I wouldn't
Not find out where you were last night?
Discover where you were at night?
Believe me, darling, it wasn't hard
Trust me, darling, it was not difficult
When you paid for the meal on your credit card
Your payment history exposed your whereabouts
No, don't flip, here's a tip: all it needs is a little thought
Don't panic, I have a suggestion: use more careful consideration
This will surprise you, but I don't want you to get caught
This may shock you, but I do not want you to face the consequences
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
I am willing to pay any price to prevent you from leaving me
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
Continue lying to me; I won't judge as long as you remain by my side
And you should probably tell him not to phone
You ought to inform him to not call you
Unless you're sure that you are going to be alone
Except if you are confident that you will have the privacy
This hanging up without him saying a word
This act of disconnecting without any communication
Was maybe fine just once, but it's becoming absurd
Perhaps it was acceptable once, but it is now irrational
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
I am willing to pay whatever it takes to keep you from leaving
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
Continue lying to me; I will not condemn you if it ensures that you will stay
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
I am willing to pay any price to prevent you from leaving me
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
Continue lying to me; I won't judge as long as you remain by my side
That's a price that I'll pay to stop you going away
I am willing to pay whatever it takes to keep you from leaving
Keep telling your lies; I won't criticize if it means you will stay
Continue lying to me; I will not condemn you if it ensures that you will stay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LEWIS GEDGE, SIMON CHRISTOPHER CLEAVE
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