Sad Movies
Cynthia Schloss Lyrics


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He said he had to work so I went to the show alone
They turned down the lights and turned the projector on
And just as the news of the world started to begin
I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
And so they sat right down in front of me
When he kissed her lips I almost died
And in the middle of the color cartoon I started to cry.

Oh-oh-oh sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry
Oh-oh-oh sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry

And so I got up and slowly walked on home
And mama saw the tears and said โ€œwhat's wrong?โ€
And so to keep from telling her a lie
I just said โ€œsa-a-a-d movies make me cryโ€

Oh-oh-oh sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry
Oh-oh-oh sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh




Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Sa-a-a-d movies make me cry-y-y

Overall Meaning

The song "Sad Movies" by Cynthia Schloss tells the story of a young woman who goes to the movies alone after her beloved partner says he has to work. At the cinema, as the news of the world begins, she sees her partner and her best friend walk in who sit right in front of her, oblivious to her presence. As she watches them kiss, she feels betrayed and heartbroken, and begins to cry in the middle of a color cartoon. Ashamed and feeling helpless, she walks home, crying all the way, and when her mother asks what the matter is, she simply replies, "Sad movies make me cry."


The lyrics portray a common sentiment that most people can relate to - the feeling of heartbreak, loss, and betrayal. The singer's pain and sadness are palpable, and the way she tries to hide her emotions from her mother is a clear example of how social expectations force people to suppress their emotions. The songโ€™s lyrics also reflect how movies and pop culture can be a cathartic tool for people to express their emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

He said he had to work so I went to the show alone
My partner said he couldn't make it, so I went to the cinema by myself.


They turned down the lights and turned the projector on
After dimming the lights, they started the movie onto the projector screen.


And just as the news of the world started to begin
As the news about the world events was about to start playing in the movie, something horrible happened.


I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
I noticed that my partner and my best friend had arrived to the cinema to watch the movie too.


Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
Even though I was already sitting there, they did not notice me in the cinema.


And so they sat right down in front of me
They sat in the seats directly in front of me in the cinema.


When he kissed her lips I almost died
I felt extremely hurt and devastated when I saw my partner kiss my best friend.


And in the middle of the color cartoon I started to cry.
During the movie, which started with a light-hearted cartoon, I couldn't help but burst into tears due to the distressing situation I was in.


Oh-oh-oh sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry
I lamented that movies that remind me of painful memories make me cry every time I watch them.


And so I got up and slowly walked on home
I decided to leave the cinema and head back home after the heartbreaking incident.


And mama saw the tears and said โ€œwhat's wrong?โ€
My mother noticed that I was crying and asked me what had happened.


And so to keep from telling her a lie I just said โ€œsa-a-a-d movies make me cryโ€
Not wanting to reveal the real reason for my tears, I just told my mother that sentimental movies usually make me cry.


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


Sa-a-a-d movies make me cry-y-y




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@MrGoodGravy

Memories of house parties, aunts and uncles and big people dancing in the front room, while us kids were sitting on the stairs. Great tune.

@mrflex6472

I remember them days good old days lol

@TheReelRoxann1

MrGoodGravy exactly

@emilygraham1821

Memories me too from all out family parties..the McCaulsky family know a good time

@antoniamohammed8301

Fond memories ๐Ÿค—

@joanpreciouskisakye3171

Kato indeed, memories of the happy past !

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2022 and still get goose bumps to this song ๐ŸŽต big shout out to those who share the same feelings

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My ex-husband had this on an audio cassette when we met in 1986. He'd have it playing in the car loads. Happy memories โค๏ธ

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