Cinema
Iko Lyrics


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This is all I have
rich dreams that I can't afford
you are what I'm not
you are one in a million

Great, I'm lost again
I am battleworn baby
and my pillow feels like stone
and my cinema's empty
they stopped showing me there years ago

All your friends can see
they talk in the corridors
they would have you saved
if only one of them could swim to you

Great, I'm lost again
I am battleworn baby
and my pillow feels like stone
and my cinema's empty
they stopped showing me there years ago

and for my sins I'll creep around
you forever
and for my sins I'll creep around
you forever

I am battleworn baby




and my pillow feels like stone
and my cinema's empty..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Cinema" by Iko depict feelings of longing, unfulfilled dreams, and a sense of isolation. The singer expresses their desire for a life of luxury and success ("rich dreams that I can't afford"), while acknowledging that the person they are addressing embodies everything they are not ("you are what I'm not, you are one in a million").


They then express a feeling of being lost and worn out, using the metaphor of being "battleworn" and having a pillow that feels like stone. They mention their cinema being empty, symbolizing a disconnect from their past aspirations and accomplishments. The line "they stopped showing me there years ago" suggests that they no longer receive recognition or attention for what they have achieved or could have achieved.


The singer acknowledges that others can see their struggles ("All your friends can see, they talk in the corridors"), yet it seems that they are unable to be saved or helped by anyone ("they would have you saved if only one of them could swim to you").


The repetition of the lines "and for my sins I'll creep around you forever" implies a sense of guilt or remorse that the singer carries with them, as if they are clinging to the person they are addressing, despite feeling undeserving. The song ends by again stating the weariness and isolation the singer feels, emphasizing the emptiness of their cinema and the heaviness of their pillow.


Overall, "Cinema" by Iko portrays the longing for success and recognition, the sense of being lost and worn out, and the underlying guilt or remorse that can accompany unfulfilled dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

This is all I have
I don't have much in life


rich dreams that I can't afford
I have ambitious dreams but lack the means to achieve them


you are what I'm not
You possess qualities that I lack


you are one in a million
You are incredibly unique and special


Great, I'm lost again
I feel confused and directionless once more


I am battleworn baby
I am tired and weary from life's challenges


and my pillow feels like stone
My pillow is uncomfortable and offers no solace


and my cinema's empty
My personal world and dreams are unfulfilled and deserted


they stopped showing me there years ago
My aspirations and hopes have been neglected for a long time


All your friends can see
Your friends are aware


they talk in the corridors
They discuss among themselves


they would have you saved
They would willingly rescue you


if only one of them could swim to you
If only one of them had the capability to reach out and help you


and for my sins I'll creep around
I will guiltily linger and move stealthily


you forever
Always around you


I am battleworn baby
I am emotionally worn out


and my pillow feels like stone
I find no comfort or peace in my rest


and my cinema's empty
My dreams and desires remain unfulfilled




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@ScenicFights

Apa film favorite kamu dari Iko Uwais?
What's your favorite Iko Uwais movie?

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@pemoedatempodoeloe4076

merantau, the raid redemption & berandal, headshot, the night comes for us

@multatuli1

Yeah break it down my friend!

@jonsnipe5484

Yes please .. The raid 1 and 2 was just a beautiful movie

@I_Komang_Ari_Putra

Great Indonesian 👍

@saadbala4545

Saya suka iko

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@ragnarlothbrok4468

The Raid 1 and 2 is a masterpiece. This is the reason why I get bored easily on other movies. My expectations on every action movie is high because of Iko haha

@hakimESC

It is with most indoasian movies - and it is simple
1) main protagonists are martial artists, hence no need for doubles and quick cuts
2) they have two directors, story, and action director - who understands the dance. So no shake cams, close cuts, quick cuts etc. He understands that people creating the choreography and performing the fights/stunts are best in what they do and it is better to let them do the job.
Ive seen so many movies like Raid after Raid (got addicted). Even though a lot of them had stupid plot, or new raising actors so acting was kinda stiff. But, the action was simply 10/10

@alloverdaplace2043

Totally agree with you

@miraysoley

@@hakimESC could you list those movies? I recently watched both Raid movies and I’m addicted!

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