He began recording tracks independently and in 2003 he released his solo album in exile, which reached No. 13 on the German album charts and garnered favourable reviews. Paddy Kelly left the music business in 2004.
Movie
Paddy Kelly Lyrics
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quick pee
this man standing next to me said
"I've seen you on TV,
can you please sign
this paper for my daughter Rosie
and smile while I
take a picture?"
"this is how I make a living, I'm not even your fan"
after chasing me through town with a camera in each hand
tonight you'll be in
the paper
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
if you sell a million records you're
a celebrity
and get invited to all the parties of the VIP's
it's like swimming in a pool with sharks of
the M-industry
oh gosh what have
I gotten into
there's a negative and positive side to money and fame
and I'd be lieing if
I told you I haven't changed, I'm the same
yet the irony remains you can't get used to it or tamed
so smile when they take your picture
I feel like if
I'm in a movie
I feel like if
I'm in a movie
yeah,yeah, yeah
I'm in a movie
yeah,yeah, yeah
I'm in a movie
yeah, yeah, I'm in a
well I got a couple awards in my studio
back home
my manager and agent constantly on the phone
but what's the sense of all this if I wake
up alone?
"you got the leading part in this big picture"
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
I feel like if I'm
in a movie
yeah, yeah, yeah I'm
in a movie
yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm in a movie,
movie, movie
yeah, yeah, yeah I'm in a movie, I'm in a
The song "Movie" by Paddy Kelly is a reflection on the pitfalls of fame and the dichotomy of celebrity life. The opening verse sets the scene in a public toilet where Paddy encounters a man who recognizes him from TV and asks for an autograph and a photograph with his daughter. Meanwhile, a paparazzi is chasing him around town to capture his picture, and Paddy realizes that being famous isn't all sunshine and rainbows. In the chorus, he imagines himself in a movie, as if his life were a script that he's acting out.
The second verse talks about the negative and positive sides of money and fame - how it can open doors to VIP parties, but also attract sharks in the music industry. Paddy admits that he has changed since becoming famous, but he's still the same person at heart. The irony is that once you reach a certain level of fame, you can never go back to being an ordinary person. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling that Paddy's life is like a movie, where he's the lead actor.
The bridge of the song talks about the awards in his studio, and how his manager and agent are constantly on the phone trying to secure him opportunities. But all of this success hasn't helped him find love, and he wakes up alone. The chorus repeats a few more times, driving home the point that Paddy feels like he's in a movie, where everything feels surreal and unpredictable.
Overall, "Movie" is a poignant commentary on the highs and lows of fame. It shows that while celebrity status may bring a lot of perks, it can also be challenging to maintain a sense of identity and build meaningful relationships when everyone is vying for your attention.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in a public toilet trying to take a quick pee
I found myself in a public bathroom in need of relief
this man standing next to me said 'I've seen you on TV, can you please sign this paper for my daughter Rosie and smile while I take a picture?'
A random man recognized me and asked for my autograph and a photo for his daughter
a paparazzi man tried to make me understand 'this is how I make a living, I'm not even your fan' after chasing me through town with a camera in each hand tonight you'll be in the paper
A paparazzi hounded me and explained that he doesn't care about me personally, but just wants a good story for his job. He followed me through town with cameras and will feature me in the news tonight
if you sell a million records you're a celebrity and get invited to all the parties of the VIP's it's like swimming in a pool with sharks of the M-industry oh gosh what have I gotten into
Being a music star means you'll be famous, invited to exclusive events, and surrounded by industry sharks. This makes me anxious about the situation I've entered into
there's a negative and positive side to money and fame and I'd be lying if I told you I haven't changed, I'm the same yet the irony remains you can't get used to it or tamed so smile when they take your picture
Being famous has its pros and cons, and while I try to stay true to myself, it's hard to stay grounded. It's an ironic situation, unable to fully adjust to the lifestyle. But it's important to keep up appearances and smile for the cameras
well I got a couple awards in my studio back home my manager and agent constantly on the phone but what's the sense of all this if I wake up alone? 'you got the leading part in this big picture'
I have some awards at home and my team is always in contact, but it feels empty if I'm not sharing my success with someone. I'm the star of my own movie, but what's the point if there's no one to share it with?
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.