If We Were a Movie
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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Uh oh, there you go again talking cinematic
Yeah you! You're charming, got everybody star struck
I know how you always seem to go
For the obvious instead of me but get a ticket and you'll see

If we were a movie, you'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with
In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song, yeah

Yeah, yeah when you call me I can hear it in your voice
Oh sure! Wanna see me and tell me all about her
La la, I'll be acting through my tears
Guess you'll never know that I should win an Oscar for the scene I'm in

If we were a movie you'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with
In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song

Wish I could tell you there's a twist, some kind of hero in disguise
And we're together, it's for real, now playing
Wish I could tell you there's a kiss like something more than in my mind
I see it could be amazing
(Could be amazing!)

If we were a movie, you'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with
In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song

If we were a movie, you'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with
In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song

If we were a movie, you'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with




In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Miley Cyrus's song "If We Were a Movie" are about a girl who is secretly in love with her best friend, who only seems to have eyes for someone else. She imagines their relationship as a romantic movie, where he would be the perfect leading man and she would be the supportive best friend who finally wins his heart. She acknowledges her unrequited love and the fact that he will never see her as anything more than a friend, but still can't help dreaming about what could be.


The first verse establishes the dynamic between the two characters, with the girl recognizing the other's charm and cinematic appeal. She knows that he will always choose someone else over her, but still sees their potential as a couple. The second verse delves deeper into her feelings, with her pretending to be happy for him and his new love interest while secretly hurting inside. She daydreams about their movie-worthy romance, but knows that it will never come to fruition.


The chorus is a repetition of the girl's fantasy, where she imagines them as the perfect on-screen couple who end up together in the end. She even jokes about deserving an Oscar for her imaginary performance. The bridge hints at the possibility of a twist in the plot, but ultimately concludes with a bittersweet acknowledgement that their love will only exist in her mind.


Overall, "If We Were a Movie" is a relatable song about unrequited love and the power of imagination. It captures the hope and frustration of being secretly in love with someone who only sees you as a friend.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh oh, there you go again talking cinematic
You keep talking like we're in a movie or a romantic story.


Yeah you! You're charming, got everybody star struck
You're very charming and everyone admires you.


I know how you always seem to go
I know your type and how you usually choose someone else over me.


For the obvious instead of me but get a ticket and you'll see
You always go for someone obvious, but if you give me a chance, you'll see what I have to offer.


If we were a movie, you'd be the right guy
If this were a movie, you would be the perfect love interest.


And I'd be the best friend that you fall in love with
I would be your friend who eventually wins your heart.


In the end we'd be laughing, watching the sunset
Ultimately, we would be happy, enjoying each other's company as the day comes to an end.


Fade to black, show the names, play the happy song, yeah
We would end the story with a happy ending and the credits rolling while a cheerful song plays.


Yeah, yeah when you call me I can hear it in your voice
When you call me, I can tell by your tone that you're interested in someone else.


Oh sure! Wanna see me and tell me all about her
Of course, you want to talk to me and share all the details about the woman you're interested in.


La la, I'll be acting through my tears
I'll pretend to be happy and cheerful even though I'm heartbroken and crying inside.


Guess you'll never know that I should win an Oscar for the scene I'm in
You'll never know how good of an actress I am and how well I can hide my emotions.


Wish I could tell you there's a twist, some kind of hero in disguise
I wish I could tell you that there's a surprise or a plot twist where I turn out to be the hero you need.


And we're together, it's for real, now playing
And we end up together, in a real and honest relationship, happening right now.


Wish I could tell you there's a kiss like something more than in my mind
I wish I could tell you that there's a kiss that means something more than just in my fantasies.


I see it could be amazing (could be amazing!)
I believe that if we were together, it could be truly amazing (fantasy or not).




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeannie Lurie, Holly Hebert

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