“Just Like A Movie” is the B-side to “Trust Fall," as part of their Record … Read Full Bio ↴“Just Like A Movie” is the B-side to “Trust Fall," as part of their Record Store Day 2019 (RSD19) celebration. The track was first played live at a New York show in May 2019. It was originally intended to be on Wallows' debut album, Nothing Happens.

On September 6, 2019, “Just Like A Movie” was digitally released.

Just Like A Movie
Wallows Lyrics

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Well, I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate
Pointless conversations with people we don't know
If you agree then I think it's time to go

I'm freaking out as people start to stare
Can't get away from this song anywhere
Can you hear me?

Don't pick up your phone
Is there a world where we can be alone?

Sneaking out, I'll try to meet you there
White lights, now we're running down the stairs
Everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
It's all the same 'cause no one ever tries

Through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
Don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
How can it be that we are just the same?
Or can it be that, can it be that?

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore

And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie
And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie, oh

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?

Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate

Overall Meaning

In "Just Like A Movie," Wallows sings about feeling trapped in societal expectations and yearning for a more genuine human connection. The song opens with a critique of small talk at social gatherings, describing it as "pointless conversations with people we don't know." The singer expresses frustration with this kind of interaction and suggests it's time to leave. He's "freaking out" because he feels the stare of judgment from others, as if he doesn't belong. The line "Can you hear me? Don't pick up your phone" adds to the theme of wanting to disconnect from technology and the outside world, to escape into a more authentic experience.

The chorus repeats the line "I don't wanna wait, not anymore" as a departure from the status quo. The singer becomes excited at the possibility of sneaking away with someone to be alone in a world of their own, away from the wasted lives of those around them. The bridge of the song describes the wasted nights and deep connections they crave, realizing in the end, they are all just the same. The longing and desire for this pure connection heighten as the chorus repeats again.

Overall, the song's message is that genuine human interaction is important and desired, even if it means going against the norm. The lyrics suggest that one must cut the cords tethering them to societal obligations and norms and seek out their own unique experiences and connections.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I don't know how anyone could wait
I cannot fathom how anyone can tolerate this situation

The weekend's up, they're trying to relate
It's the end of the weekend, and they're struggling to communicate with others

Pointless conversations with people we don't know
Having worthless talks with strangers

If you agree then I think it's time to go
If you feel the same, then we should leave this place

I'm freaking out as people start to stare
I'm panicking as everyone becomes mindful of me

Can't get away from this song anywhere
This tune is playing everywhere and I can't avoid it

Can you hear me?
Can you listen to me?

Don't pick up your phone
I implore you not to answer your phone

Is there a world where we can be alone?
Is there any way to be isolated from the others?

Sneaking out, I'll try to meet you there
I'll leave quietly and try to rendezvous with you

White lights, now we're running down the stairs
Bright lights, and now we're running down the stairs

Everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
Everyone is inebriated, squandering their lives

It's all the same 'cause no one ever tries
It's monotonous since no one makes an effort

Through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
Despite being surrounded by noise while lying on the floor

Don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
Not concerned with anything and the rest is concealed

How can it be that we are just the same?
How is it possible that we all seem alike?

Or can it be that, can it be that?
Is there a possibility that it's not true?

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
I don't want to delay any more

Well, you see right through me
You understand me perfectly

Do you see straight through that?
Are you perceiving the real motives behind my words?

And now I see, you see right through me
And now I realize that you understand me completely

And now it's real, just like a movie
And now it feels authentic, similar to a film

And now I see, you see right through me
And now I realize that you understand me completely

And now it's real, just like a movie, oh
And now it feels authentic, similar to a film, oh

Writer(s): Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, Braeden Lemasters

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Estrell a

5y↑831

Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate
Pointless conversations, people we don't know
If you agree then I think it's time to go
I'm freaking out as people start to stare
Can't get away from this song anywhere
Can you hear me?
Don't pick up your phone
Is there a world where we can be alone?

Sneaking out, I'll try to meet you there
White lights, now we're running down the stairs
Everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
It's all the same 'cause no one ever tries
Through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
Don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
How can it be that we are just the same?
Or can it be that, can it be that?

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore

And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie
And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie, oh

I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?

Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate

R. Gonzales

5y↑159

Verse 1: Dylan Minnette]
Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate
Pointless conversations with people we don't know
If you agree then I think it's time to go
I'm freaking out as people start to stare
Can't get away from this song anywhere
Can you hear me?
Don't pick up your phone
Is there a world where we can be alone?

[Verse 2: Braeden Lemasters]
Sneaking out, I'll try to meet you there
White lights, now we're running down the stairs
Everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
It's all the same 'cause no one ever tries
Through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
Don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
How can it be that we are just the same?
Or can it be that, can it be that?

[Chorus: All]
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore

Ray Zigler

3y↑11

Just Like A Movie.

[Lyrics]
well I don't know how anyone could wait
we can talk, they're trying to relate
pointless conversations, people we don't know
if you agree then i think it's time to go
i'm freaking out as people start to stare
can't get away from this song anywhere
can you hear me?
don't pick up your phone
is there a world where we can be alone

sneaking out, i'll try to meet you there
white lights, now we're running down the stairs
everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
it's all the same 'cause no one ever tries
through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
how can it be that we are just the same?
or can it be that, can it be that?

i don't wanna wait, not anymore
well, you see right through me
i don't wanna wait, not anymore
do you see straight through that?
i don't wanna wait, not anymore
well, you see right through me
i don't wanna wait, not anymore

and now i see, you see right through me
and now it's real, just like a movie
and now i see, you see right through me
and now it's real, just like a movie, oh

i don't wanna wait, not anymore
well, you see right through me
i don't wanna wait, not anymore
do you see straight through that?
i don't wanna wait, not anymore
well, you see right through me
i don't wanna wait, not anymore
do you see straight through that?

well i don't know how anyone could wait
we can talk, they're trying to relate

Mich Castellanos

4y↑18

Lyrics:

Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate
Pointless conversations with people we don't know
If you agree then I think it's time to go
I'm freaking out as people start to stare
Can't get away from this song anywhere
Can you hear me?
Don't pick up your phone
Is there a world where we can be alone?

Sneaking out, I'll try to meet you there
White lights, now we're running down the stairs
Everybody's wasted, throwing away their lives
It's all the same 'cause no one ever tries
Through all the sounds that we're laying on the ground
Don't ever care and the rest is hidden now
How can it be that we are just the same?
Or can it be that, can it be that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore

And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie
And now I see, you see right through me
And now it's real, just like a movie, oh
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Well, you see right through me
I don't wanna wait, not anymore
Do you see straight through that?

Well I don't know how anyone could wait
The weekend's up, they're trying to relate

All comments from YouTube:

Laura Medlin

5y↑4.4K

My favorite thing about this band is that they don’t have one specific singer

Jonathan Perez

5y↑54

Laura Medlin dylan should be the lead singer tho :/

Brianne

5y↑168

They all should

Radifying

5y↑188

Cole is an underrated singer imo. I agree.

riley fernando

5y↑83

Jonathan Perez On Nothing Happens, “Are You Bored Yet?” and “Scrawny,” were my favorites, with Dylan singing. But I still really liked the others w/ Cole and Braedon singing

joey digiorno

5y↑97

Jonathan Perez imo braeden has a much more unique and cool voice

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Suniyah Aziz

5y↑2.8K

thank you to wallows for making me feel like im in an indie movie with this song.

Ennaid

5y↑3

sunny same

shut up.

5y↑53

sunny in this scene it would be the main character in their car or on their bike just going through the streets

juman a

5y↑3

ikr

Lyss Z

5y↑12

@shut up. I think it would fit well during a montage with the love interest

em

who is in your profile picture

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Vivianna Mendoza

5y↑790

They will never disappoint me. Every song is my favorite song of theirs

frernand

5y↑1

Vivi Mendoza excactly

Raissa Kell

5y↑1

agree

charm

5y↑2K

how did they know to drop a song right when i needed it ? just confirms that wallows was made for me

cloudy

5y↑5

same just got into a fite w my bf <3 thx wallows!! <3333

Dana Cam

5y↑5

Couldn’t relate more

Reyvander

5y↑1

lol cool right?

Jesse C.

5y↑4

@cloudy hope everythings okay

cloudy

5y↑4

Patrick Bateman i’m okay now thank u for the support darling. i love this fan base so much :) <3

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Karina Mendoza

5y↑611

Ok but how is all their music SO GOOD
They don’t have a single bad song

Julieta Perla

5y↑23

It’s actually wild that they don’t have a bad song

Hareem Sami Khan

3y↑3

@Julieta Perla yeah i never got bored of ANY of their music

nekoons

3y↑10

i dont rlly like Nobody gets me (Like You)

Hareem Sami Khan

3y↑6

@nekoons yeah honestly i dont like the style of that song, but i can't say that it's bad because i know that their music is unique

jade haynes

3y↑2

I didn’t like it at first, but I watched the music video and now I’m obsessed with the song... the only song that’s I don’t really like is let the sun in

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Estrell a

5y↑831

MS

5y↑8

Estrell a thnx a lot 😄

internet boy

5y↑7

I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU

Estrell a

5y↑6

WELCOME QTS

carlos hernandez

5y↑4

Thanks 💌💌💌

shartluvr

5y↑5

omg is that my favorite greasy little roachie?? drew is that you 😍😍😩?

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jsanders4289

5y↑205

Dylan should star in an indie movie where the entire soundtrack is done by wallows

Joe Potato

Yesss

Matt Webs

yessssss!!!!!!!!!

n3rdy_t0mb0y

Scream 5

Zecore

And Cole and Braeden will be he's best friend

That Girl

4y↑282

The wallows makes me feel like my shitty life moments are just part of a bigger picture that will end in happiness.

Reese

4y↑8

It will

Coral Rose

4y↑5

I’m hoping so!

hannah r.

3y↑1

thats because it will <3

eternity with eunbi

3y↑2

hopefully they are! not just to you but to every single one of us out there! this is irrelevant but i hope you're doing okay! have a great day :)

madeleine p.

5y↑287

This is one of my favorite songs by you guys, thank you so much for officially releasing it!

Fabulous Killjoy

5y↑1

Hey!

AJD

5y↑1

Was this an unreleased song?

Justin Cruz

5y↑1

AJD b-side

AJD

@Justin Cruz hmm? I don't understand

ArkenNoRen0

5y↑4

@AJD I learned this song was on the B-side of their 2019 record store day vinyl. I'm happy to see it officially on the internet!

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eli

5y↑505

pulls out homework ready to do it
wallows drops a new song:
me: Homework can wait

roselyn

5y↑2

yes, me!!

Daisyxx Xx

5y↑3

eli deadass me tooooo!!!

Aubrie

5y↑1

ha I have to get a food handlers card and do homework by Monday please take my phone away

Julieta Perla

5y↑2

ME OMG !! I had an essay due that night at 12 too and I was like it can wait 💀

បក្សីbaksei

5y↑2

Why not homework and wallows.

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R. Gonzales

5y↑159

Marianne

3y↑29

This song makes me so nostalgic. Right before the pandemic I had discovered this band through Spotify (around october 2019) and this is the first song that I listened to from them. It made me so happy and the greatest memory I had before we went through lockdown was me going to the concert... every time I hear the bit of guitar at the beginning, I feel a wave of nostalgia, since the pandemic hit us all so hard and I changed so much through this that it's a whole different era for me... but the discover of Wallows is definitely my best memory of it.

abril

5y↑749

Wallows music makes me want to fall in love and get my heart broken lmaoo

E.

5y↑29

Having an unavailable / uninterested crush will get u the same results 😔

Alexis Castillo

5y↑2

same.

elise gehosky

5y↑2

Eva FR

Josue Luna

5y↑1

@E. Oof

Brianna Pinho

5y↑2

Abril Cabrera this is the most relatable comment I’ve ever seen

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keya

4y↑71

wallow giving me teenage memories that never lived , wear vintage clothes , like going out at nights with the person you love , just chill , eat , talk and love each other .I'm praying that i will live moments like that ...

That1Weebooz

5y↑137

Aww yes another song to add to my biking music list listing to this while the sun is setting🖤

jess

5y↑12

That sounds so nice.

Can I come?

Ray Zigler

3y↑11

Ali 🖤🐇

Thx

twentyoneatthedisco

5y↑87

THIS IS SO PRETTY!! Imagine driving on the coast in a convertible, blasting this and staring at the ocean with the wind in your hair. My godddd🤤❤️❤️

FMMA

5y↑8

Or cycling towards the mountain in autumn, with leaves falling everywhere

twentyoneatthedisco

5y↑2

flippity flop holy yes my god

roo!

5y↑87

Is it just me or does this song make anyone feel like they’re in a movie 🥺 (hence the name)

Malcolm

3y↑2

Absolutely

Devadath

5y↑56

Wallows are today's Beatles..Braeden's voice is so similar to John Lennon's ❤️

eeeee

3y↑26

this is my favorite wallows song it’s so underrated

Marta Cardozo

2y↑7

I can't explain how comforting this band's songs are for me

Rotten Lemonade

2y↑1

Same

MrMistyEyed

2y↑3

It's like a hug that helps you realize everything will work out

Krispyrr

Me too

shreya basu

@MrMistyEyed you are so so right that's exactly how I feel

perry the platypus

3y↑23

this song makes me feel like i’m in a 1980s coming of age movie

Котейка 105

Лучшая песня этой осени ! 🍁

🇷🇺 Привет из России! 🇷🇺

Mich Castellanos

4y↑18

Thifal Raniah

3y↑3

this song's vibe is just like a movie

Gidontknow

5y↑16

I love how this band has a 80's feel

BingeFest1

2y↑8

This was the first song I heard by Wallows and after I decided to listen to some more songs by them. They're now my 3rd favorite band and I am seeing them in 2022. So excited

ᴠʀᴏᴏᴏᴏɴ (あんたがきらい)

who are the other fav bands of yours??

MrMistyEyed

Currently going through this, was reluctant to listen cause i was afraid it was just another actor trying to do music. Couldn't have been more wrong

Celestial Cressy

2y↑2

will never get tired of this one 🥺

ghost

4y↑4

Ever since I discovered this band, I’ve been listening to them so much. This song being one of my favorites. I’ll never get tired of Wallows

LJ

3y↑3

God wallows's music makes me feel so comfortable

jade haynes

2y↑6

This is the greatest song of all time.

Tomás Dalmazzo

2y↑3

most underrated song of theirs

Sierra Marie

5y↑4

I seriously have not heard one bad song by these guys they never disappoint ! 🖤👍

José Pablo Umaña

3y↑6

I can't believe this song does not have a video!

Gislaine

às 7 pessoas que deram deslike, vocês só podem ter escutado errado pra encontrar algum defeito nesse hino

Frenchy

4y↑1

I just love every single one of wallows songs? Theres not ONE song I don't like. I just vibe to all of their songs.

Lucas

2y↑4

This came out around my birthday in my senior year :) god I miss those days so much!!! This song makes me so nostalgic, ah it kills me. I miss senior year. Shit was wild before COVID.

jas

5y↑1

This song is made for a movie scene set in the 80’s or 90’s and the experience I feel is a road trip with windows rolled down with a nice summery breeze.

Stephenie Cordova

I thank you so much for finally releasing these songs on streaming sites. I’ve never been more happy before in my life

M A R I E

5y↑17

Alv todavía ni termino de escucharla y ya me encanto 💕

A Mac

Mexa, te entiendo

ivan reales

Verdad.

chopin onions

3y↑11

this is my favorite out of their discography.

Ian Embry

5y↑1

I'm meeting and seeing you guys in concert tonight, AND LITERALLY CANNOT BE ANY HAPPIER THAT YOU DECIDED TO DROP THESE RIGHT BEFORE! I'll be listening out for this one tonight.

Artistic Dust

5y↑7

They’re so talented and this song is my second favorite. The first is These days❤️

Laura

Same!! 😊 I discovered them not a long time ago but I'm so glad, they're so good ✨🎶

sharon thi

their music always gives me a sense of nostalgia and i love it

Carlos Badachi

Mi banda favorita desde hoy.

Ronnie L

Wallows music kind of sounds like a new generation of the Beatles to me. Could just be me feeling that way though. Very unique. Pleasant to my ears. Please don't stop making music. Gives me hope that they're still decent artists out there who are more creative, and put a lot of hard work and soul into their work.

Bryle Villaguardia

5y↑1

I will never get tired of listening to this song. We love you from PH 🇵🇭

Milly Kendall

3y↑10

Best wallows song I love this so much

Kyle Lepine

5y↑8

Hands down my favorite band, they actually can't make a bad song. I bet even if they wanted too lmao

tay geller

5y↑1

i freaking love their music so much

Amaya Roberson

These two songs made my day and it hasn’t even begun yet!!! ❤️

Ryan H

4y↑1

this is probably my favorite song by wallows 🙈 idk it just gives me such good vibes

Optimus Prime

3y↑13

My favorite song who else agrees :)

Felipe Fuentes Lizama

5y↑3

I always knew my favorite song of Wallows was still to come 😍

Danii Nicole

5y↑14

this is going in my study playlist but i know ill end up stopping and just jam to this

Aleasa Robinson

5y↑1

they really just droppin bop after bop and i love them so much

Alex Garcia

5y↑5

You guys have been consistently making real good music. I really love the energetic and youthful sound that I've been missing

Peach

nothing better than waking up to two amazing songs ❤

Modernity Has Failed Us.

5y↑62

It just started and my heart melted

Kara :))

5y↑19

This sounds like new favourite song material! Hell yeah

ShonenDude

4y↑4

Year later and still my favorite song

Zahra Jihadia El Fitria Ramadhani

3y↑3

Walows songs such a perfect song for summer memories

Ale buller

5y↑13

Literally yesterday I was like “I hope wallows release a song randomly like they did with drunk on Halloween” and then I wake up to find this treasure. Man I love them.

Emilia 08

5y↑21

True wallws fans have listened to this song way before the official release

Reque Jayre Mae

3y↑6

everything about wallows felt like Im on a journey with my friends, all in one car ride.

Crystian Wilson

Never fail to make a bop

Brandon Rivera

5y↑56

Ah yes thank you this is so good for the end of summer

Jacqueline vazquez

5y↑1

Me encantaaaaaaa, saludos desde México❤

Alessandro Oliveira

Amo essa banda man

`luna

eu preciso de um clipe dessa perfeição

Dianne Alcantara

4y↑2

this songs makes me feel like the main character 💛💛

keryn

Honestly, they cannot make a bad song.

James Ramos

5y↑3

Absolutely am amazed with how far this band has come been a fan for more than a year n plan on staying a fan fr fr

Troy Wilson

Wallows, my heart belongs to you! You don't have one bad song. NOT ONE!

Nichole Mears

Omg I'm in love with this song. I've listened to it like ten times on replay. 💕😭

Lucrezia Pellanda

4y↑2

Even after all these months this song still gives me butterflies when I listen to it. Absolutely one of wallows' best songs

mevaline

This aa band where every song they make is a banger. I like every. single. one of their songs. That's really rare. This band is so easy to fall in love with. I love you guys <3 <3

fatimah

YES A BANGER!! I’M SO GLAD YOU GUYS OFFICIALLY RELEASED IT I GUESS I DO TRUST Y’ALL 🤪

Ben Shapiro

3y↑3

I used to listen to this during cross country practice and it always made me feel like I was in some high school movie

xander

i just started listening to you guys and i really love the vibes and sounds you have. it’s really original and catchy! (:

Sâmede Gomes

amei❤

bullslayer bruh

U know it’s a good song when it has 0 dislikes.

Broke Demigod

3y↑2

I needed this more than anything rn. One of my favorite bands of all time.

Harry Potter

5y↑2

When you become the most famous band in the world I will tell everyone that I was a big fan. 💜

_@llydsGH

3y↑4

i love how the covers for their albums/singles are so aesthetic but are as simple as a zoomed-in t-shirt pic

ImSim0n

this song makes me feel sooo good, WALLOWS believe when I say u guys are my FAVORITE band

Ikmal

you guys have no idea how much i love this song 🥺🥺🥺 tysm 🥰🥰

Martin

I love this song, thank you Wallows!!

Grins & Needles

I love your guys' detailed music and bass! Like everything just works. Every. Single. Time.

shooter mcgabi

3y↑2

best song to ever be created

Conor Foster

1y↑3

This is their best song

ΛППΛJЦ

o sol nascia
meus olhos semiabertos assistiam ao despertar dele
estávamos colados, era aconchegante
a vista do alto de dentro daquele ônibus de viagem era linda.
just like a movie

Liberty Roberts

Hands down my favorite song right now <3

Dana Cam

I imagine myself running around in slow motion for a movie when I listen to this song

Jesai Tarun

this is what I call music :)
my new favourite song :3

I'm generally genre & artist agnostic, but out of the thousands of songs i love, Wallows tops my favourites list :]

Keep it you amazing band :D