Satellites
The Cinema Lyrics
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so I gathered up your lips to say
you got it good kid got that movement
well don't throw it away
well I once was a mess too
but she saw through and I know you
got this in your blood dear
for years and years and years
Killin' time in the best ways
so c'mon and join me
Saturday was never the same without your name
The satellites were glowing
at least we were hoping
yeah the satellites are glowing
well just for the moment
yeah you stole it
saw your face and the words just came
yeah I blame that bottle
I blame this bar stool
I think I got what you need from me
so lets take a week by week by week
well I once was a mess too
but she saw through and I know you
we got this in your blood dear
for years and years
killin' time in the best ways
so c'mon and join me
Saturday was never the same without your name
The satellites were glowing
at least we were hoping
yeah the satellites are glowing
well just for the moment
yeah you stole it
I think I'd make it out if I was older so I told her
one more for the road one more yeah
but she knows me better
I think we'll make it out when we get older but I know her
making bets, making bets in her head, poker
she must be a model
now I think we're having fun, bottles
got all the time in the world
yeah so wipe that look off your face girl
the satellites were glowing
killin' time in the best ways
so c'mon and join me
Saturday was never the same without your name
the satellites were glowing
at least we were hoping
yeah the satellites are glowing
well just for the moment
yeah you stole it
(I think we'll make it out when we get older)
the satellites were glowing
(make a bet, make a bet)
well just for the moment
yeah, you stole it
The lyrics to "Satellites" by The Cinema's tell the story of a chance encounter between two strangers. The first verse describes the singer finding the other person passed out in the rain, and trying to convince them that they have something special that they shouldn't waste. The chorus speaks to the hope and excitement of being alive in that moment, represented by the glowing satellites – there's a sense of possibility and fleeting pleasure here. The second verse has a more introspective tone, with the singer blaming the alcohol for the boldness of their confession. However, they still believe that they can make something beautiful out of this connection, even if it's just for a little while.
Overall, this song is about seizing the moment and finding joy in the small things. The Cinema's lyrics use vivid, descriptive language to convey a sense of longing and hopefulness, even in difficult circumstances. The idea of the "satellites" is especially powerful, as it represents the idea that we're all connected and that there's something bigger than ourselves out there.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, you fell asleep in the pouring rain
You were vulnerable and weak when I found you
so I gathered up your lips to say
I knew what I had to do and I kissed you, gently waking you up
you got it good kid got that movement
You have a special talent and style that others don't have
well don't throw it away
Don't waste your potential
well I once was a mess too
I was once lost and unsure, just like you
but she saw through and I know you
Someone had faith in me, and I believe in you too
got this in your blood dear
It's a part of who you are, you were born for this
for years and years and years
This is your destiny, it's always been a part of you
Killin' time in the best ways
Having fun and enjoying life to the fullest
so c'mon and join me
Let's share this moment together
Saturday was never the same without your name
You add something special to everything you do
The satellites were glowing
The world was alive with energy and possibilities
at least we were hoping
We were filled with optimism and excitement
yeah the satellites are glowing
The world is still full of wonder, even if the moment is fleeting
well just for the moment
This feeling won't last forever, but it's worth cherishing
yeah you stole it
You took my heart and my attention, but I don't mind
saw your face and the words just came
You inspire me, and I can't help but express myself when I'm with you
yeah I blame that bottle
I might be a little drunk, but that just means I'm being honest
I blame this bar stool
I'm in a vulnerable state, but that's not a bad thing
I think I got what you need from me
I understand you, and I'm here for you
so lets take a week by week by week
Let's not rush things, and just enjoy the present moment
I think I'd make it out if I was older so I told her
I might not have all the answers now, but I'm confident I'll figure it out eventually
one more for the road one more yeah
Let's keep this feeling going for as long as possible
but she knows me better
You understand me better than anyone else
making bets, making bets in her head, poker
We're taking risks, but that's just part of the game of life
she must be a model
You're beautiful and perfect in every way
now I think we're having fun, bottles
We're enjoying this moment together, with a drink in hand
got all the time in the world
We're not in a rush, we have all the time we need
yeah so wipe that look off your face girl
Don't worry, everything is going to be okay
I think we'll make it out when we get older but I know her
We might face challenges, but we'll overcome them together
the satellites were glowing
The world is full of opportunities and potential
well just for the moment
This feeling won't last forever, but that's okay
yeah, you stole it
You captured my heart and my attention, but I don't mind
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenn Morales
2020 and still killing time in the best way !
youandwhosearmy?
EVERYTHING he comes up with manages to sound so poignant and sad, but at the same time incredibly uplifting because the music is so well produced and performed. And the songs are all killers. I'm a fan btw lol
rau1n
This has been my favorite band since highschool. Well actually I think he's still with his old band as well! It's called Lydia! Always #1 fan!
Alfayez 🌪️
+rau1n shit I thought he is the same as Lydia vocalist. so you are telling me they are the same person xd
Katelyn VanDerzee
I remember when I first heard these songs by The Cinema I knew who the singer was immediately. Leighton <3 much unique voice.
Bailee Marie
Love this song
Jade Diaz
Best music ever. Leighton you rock.♥
thexmarksmyheart
As soon as I heard the voice I started smiling.
Christopher Brasino
How can anyone dislike any music that he is apart of?
Distilled ToIndieRock
Amazing song. Thanks a lot for the upload. I just shared it.