1. The Cinematics were an indi… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1. The Cinematics were an indie band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003. The band consisted of Scott Rinning (vocals, guitar), Larry Reid (guitar), Adam Goemans (bass) and Ross Bonney (drums). Ramsay Miller (guitar) left the band in 2008 and was replaced by Reid. The band has released two albums, "A Strange Education" (2007) and "Love and Terror" (2009). The band began recording their third album in Berlin in 2010. On July 25th 2011 it was reported that the band had split for good.
The band signed with TVT Records in 2005, and the label released "A Strange Education" in March 2007. The single "Keep Forgetting" was released from the album the previous month, and the album included the band's previous singles, "Chase" and "Break". In 2008, TVT Records announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and The Cinematics were one of a small handful of TVT artists whose contracts were retained by The Orchard, who purchased TVT's assets and back catalog. The Orchard released the band's second album, "Love and Terror" in September 2009. Two singles, "Love and Terror" and "New Mexico", were released from the album.
2. The Cinematics were a pre-Razorcuts Gregory Webster and Tim Vass, who put out one 7" EP 'Farewell To The Playground' on Pulsebeat Records (of Luton!) in 1982. One of the songs from the EP 'Puffa Train' would later appear on the Messthetics # 7: UK '78-82 "D.I.Y." Bands: "C" compilation and on The Sun Shines Here (The Roots Of Indie-Pop 1980-1984) box set. The Cinematics sound somewhat like the Razorcuts but in heavy overcoats rather than anoraks.
Ready Now
The Cinematics Lyrics
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Your pleasure is my pain in your world
But dissatisfied I'll crawl to your world
But your body's warmth
Will only leave me colder in my world
No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
At least she's holding my hand
Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out
This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you
Well, a casual arrangement
Just leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just killing me, killing you
And I wish it was
Oh, if I could ch-ch-change the world, I would
Maybe circumstances could allow, would allow
And you could come around again tonight
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home
Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out
This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you
We better change, we better change, change
We better change, we better change, change
We better change, we better change, change
The lyrics of The Cinematics's song Ready Now depict the turmoil and confusion of a person trapped in a toxic relationship. The persona is aware that their partner's pleasure causes them immense pain, yet they continue to crawl back to them, desperate for their warmth, despite knowing that it will only leave them colder in their own world. They are torn between what they want and what they have, between the bitter taste of their casual arrangement and the killing commitment of their usual commitments. The chorus repeats the line, "Well, I'm inside out" as a reflection of the persona's emotional state, where they feel as if they have been turned inside out by their tumultuous relationship.
The second stanza of the song continues to exposé the persona's conflicted feelings. They mention a "she" who is holding their hand, even though it's not what they wanted. The line "Yes, she's tearing me apart" shows that the persona is aware of the destructive nature of the relationship but is still unable to break away. The bridge of the song introduces a glimmer of hope as the persona wishes that they could change the world and circumstances that would allow them to be with their partner again. However, they conclude by saying, "Oh, but take me out of here 'cause I'm never coming home," indicating a final realization that a change is necessary to break free.
Overall, the song Ready Now highlights themes of toxicity, addiction, and resignation in relationships. The lyrics offer a portrayal of the inner turmoil of someone caught up in a relationship that they know is unhealthy for them, yet they can't seem to let it go.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn around and I'm in your world
I find myself in your world without expecting it
Your pleasure is my pain in your world
What you enjoy, hurts me in your world
But dissatisfied I'll crawl to your world
Despite being unhappy, I'll still come to your world
But your body's warmth
Will only leave me colder in my world
Although your warmth feels good in your world, being in my world afterwards makes me feel colder
No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
No, it's not what I wanted
At least she's holding my hand
This isn't what I had in mind, but at least there's human connection
Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out
I feel emotionally turned inside out and she's causing that feeling
This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you
Our casual relationship is unpleasant, and our regular commitment is making us both miserable
And I wish it was
Oh, if I could ch-ch-change the world, I would
Maybe circumstances could allow, would allow
And you could come around again tonight
I want to change things so that you could be with me again tonight
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home
Get me away from here because I won't be returning home
We better change, we better change, change
We better change, we better change, change
We better change, we better change, change
We need to change our situation to make things better
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AlynnaRose789
this song rocks
@PrinzNummerNeun
this band is awesome.
@Browncoat1138
What's funny is that this is their only song that has a guitar tab of any merit, and yet the only one no one can find lyrics for... I think maybe they're on the website, but it's constantly under construction, so no one can access it til they're done remaking it... It stinks cuz this is one of my favorite songs by them, too, and I wanna be able to sing it...
@ivanroxx619
yeah. i cant find the lyrics either. i think they are in the booklet. but i cant find that either.
@peemsterscave
adam is that your dads hat in the pic!!!
@knife3
did you tried the internet?