They toured most of Ireland and even performed at the Download festival.
The band split up in October 2005
Cue the Violins
The Mascara Story Lyrics
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Appreciates your quarter
But do you?
Give yourself away in an envelope
To the world
Please turn off the sun when its not in use
Its endearing how i cant
Work you out at all
So kiss these lips good-bye
My ways, will make your eyes cry
Ill catch the elevator just in time
For you to cue-the-violins
And hey miss splender pretender
I guess im leaving cos i know it wont work
So cue the violins
Ill stick around, ill sleep on my friends floor
And ill write you a letter from the porch
To say... "i miss you, its over"
"complications took over us"
"youre gone, amazing"
"the world thinks im crazy to let you go"
So kiss these lips good-bye
My ways, will make your eyes cry
Ill catch the elevator just in time
For you to cue-the-violins
And hey miss splender pretender
I guess im leaving cos i know it wont work
So cue the violins
I hear youre doing just fine
But i bet you've ripped up all
The postcards, i sent to you
You were truly my best friend
But i guess that message
Never.. got.. through
So kiss these lips good-bye
My god, you have beautiful eyes
Cue the violins, cue the violins
And hey miss splender-drama-queen
I guess ive left you a memory
Cue the violins
Cue the violins
The lyrics to the song "Cue the Violins" by The Mascara Story reflect the pain and heartbreak of leaving someone whom you were once close to. The lyrics talk about the singer's struggle to understand the person they are leaving behind. They seem to appreciate the other person's existence and the role they played in their life but cannot seem to find a way to make things work out. The song speaks to the experience of how life's complications can sometimes hinder relationships, even when there was love and affection between both parties.
The lyrics talk about the singer leaving and sleeping on a friend's floor. They pen a letter to their once close friend but cannot help but think that it will be tossed aside and ignored. The song's title, "Cue the Violins," refers to the trope in movies and TV shows of playing sad violin music during emotional scenes. It seems as if the singer expects the other person to "cue the violins" and react emotionally to their departure. There seems to be a sense of pain and confusion over the aftermath of the end of a relationship.
The Mascara Story's "Cue the Violins" is a poignant song with relatable lyrics that evoke emotions of pain, confusion, and heartbreak. It looks at leaving a relationship in a different light, noting that it can be challenging even when there are positive feelings involved. The song's storytelling is exceptional, drawing listeners into the story and creating an emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
He merry-go-round
I can't quite figure out what's going on with you
Appreciates your quarter
You're putting in effort, but is it really worth it?
But do you?
Are you really seeing the bigger picture here?
Give yourself away in an envelope
You're putting yourself out there, completely vulnerable
To the world
Hoping for connection, but it's not always reciprocated
Please turn off the sun when its not in use
Things that once brought joy can now be painful reminders
Its endearing how i cant
It's almost cute how clueless I am about you
Work you out at all
I can't understand you despite my best efforts
So kiss these lips good-bye
It's time to say farewell
My ways, will make your eyes cry
I know I hurt you with my actions
Ill catch the elevator just in time
I'm ready to move on now
For you to cue-the-violins
I'm expecting the dramatic response from you
And hey miss splender pretender
To the person who hides their true self
I guess im leaving cos i know it wont work
I know this is the end for us
So cue the violins
Time for the big finale
Ill stick around, ill sleep on my friends floor
I'll find a way to get through this on my own
And ill write you a letter from the porch
I'll find closure in my own words
To say... 'i miss you, its over'
I miss you, but it's time to say goodbye
'complications took over us'
Things got too complicated for us to handle
'youre gone, amazing'
You're gone now, but you're still wonderful
'the world thinks im crazy to let you go'
Others don't understand why I made this choice
My god, you have beautiful eyes
Despite everything, I still appreciate your beauty
Cue the violins, cue the violins
The dramatic ending I expected has arrived
And hey miss splender-drama-queen
You always loved the drama, didn't you?
I guess ive left you a memory
I've moved on, but you'll always be a part of me
Cue the violins
Time to end this story
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