You Steal the Scene
Future Bible Heroes Lyrics
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Staring into space like an astronaut
In a western town as the evening falls
In the late summer in the far future
You steal the scene
Standing on the set, curling cigarettes
For an action scene in the madman's dream
When the camera's roll, you do your own stunts
Standing on a chair, noose around your neck
In a body suit catching everything
Kick the chair away as the cameras rock
Movies of your life flash before your eyes
Now you're underground, added to the gate
Tattered from the suit, every twitch and sigh
Lie before your art in the public eye
With your trademark smile changing all the time
The lyrics of Future Bible Heroes’ “You Steal the Scene” depict a person who steals the spotlight from everyone else in a futuristic western town. The first verse sets up the scenario – it’s late summer, and the person is standing by a car, looking off into space like an astronaut. The second verse has this same person on a film set, wearing a body suit and getting ready to do stunts for an action scene that takes place in a “madman’s dream.” The camera rolls as this person stands on a chair with a noose around their neck – and then kicks the chair away just as the movies of their life flash before their eyes.
The chorus repeats the assertion that the person “steals the scene,” and the final verse takes place after the person has passed away, buried underground. Their body is tattered from the suit they wore during their film stunts, but their trademark smile is still visible – even as it changes over time.
This song explores the concept of fame and the ways in which it can take over a person’s life. It also seems to suggest that even in death, this person’s legacy lives on through the art they created.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing by the car in a silver thing
Standing idly next to the vehicle, lost in thought, in a futuristic setting.
Staring into space like an astronaut
Looking blankly ahead, resembling an astronaut in the emptiness of space.
In a western town as the evening falls
In the midst of the Wild West, as twilight descends.
In the late summer in the far future
During the end of summer, in a far-flung time period.
You steal the scene
You captivate and dominate everyone's attention and focus.
Standing on the set, curling cigarettes
Standing on the stage, smoking cigarettes while getting ready for the performance.
In a body suit, getting in the mood
Wearing tight-fitting clothing to prepare oneself for the role.
For an action scene in the madman's dream
Acting out a fantasy sequence featuring high-octane action in a chaotic, surreal setting.
When the camera's roll, you do your own stunts
Performing all dangerous and challenging actions without a stunt double.
Standing on a chair, noose around your neck
Standing on a chair with a rope around one's neck, likely for a scene depicting suicide or execution.
In a body suit catching everything
Wearing a skintight outfit that captures every movement on camera.
Kick the chair away as the cameras rock
Suddenly and dramatically removing the chair and allowing oneself to fall, as the camera captures every moment.
Movies of your life flash before your eyes
Memories and scenes from all of one's life pass through their mind during a moment of danger or panic.
Now you're underground, added to the gate
After death, being buried underground and added to the ranks of those who have passed on.
Tattered from the suit, every twitch and sigh
Worn and damaged from the outfit, every movement and breath is labored and difficult.
Lie before your art in the public eye
One's body is displayed for all to see, shown as a piece of artwork on public display.
With your trademark smile changing all the time
One's signature smile is constantly shifting and evolving, even in death and display.
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