Cinema
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

There was a clubhouse, owners kept special guests in
Place much darker than the room I rest in
Creepy spot where the dust covers the floor
And some fishing rods is hanging on the door
Painting on the wall of stick figures
That's rumored to walk out the frame and get bigger
Where the imagination runs wild, like who's creeping?
Neighbors are acres away and probably sleeping
Wind dusting blowing makes the sounds of ghost
Thieves in the room makes you feel really close
Remind me of this late-night thriller
I watched the other night, they never caught the killer
Bats that's flying in every direction
you got to stay low and roll with the protection
Visitors that often stay for the summer
They heartbeat like the roll of a drummer

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

The room was full, the sky was black, the bathroom
Hear a crack, wolves roam in packs
In the dining room, the chair rock back and forth
Pull the tablecloth to the sun, where it fell off
Cups and glass plates hit the floor and shattered
Three Blind Mice heard the noise and scattered
Front door was open, welcome mat was soaking
with bloody prints, plus all four locks were broken
In the backyard, two dogs would growl
And barking, but the eyes and they teeth was sparkling
I started to sweat, they started to get closer
Then I saw a face on a wanted poster
An outlaw who stay with an empty holster
Used to shoot mugs of beer off the coaster
Make a move to turn the light switch on
I jump up, my jacket was torn
Pages from the photo album begin to turn
Wax drip from the candle as it slowly burn
Then the lights had started blinking as if the power was gone
The room become foggy as if the shower was on
Words was written in the steam on the mirror
In bold print, couldn't have been any clearer
TV was giving out sounds without a picture
And a voice kept saying, "I'ma get ya"

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, I got those chills




I can feel the presence all around me
The scene isn't funny, it's all too real

Overall Meaning

In Wu-Tang Clan's song "Cinema," the lyrics portray a chilling and eerie atmosphere. The singer describes a haunted clubhouse where "special guests" are kept. The room is dark and covered in dust, with fishing rods hanging on the door. There is a painting on the wall depicting stick figures that are rumored to come to life. The setting sparks the imagination, with the singer wondering who or what may be lurking in the shadows. The neighbors are far away, and the wind blowing through the room creates ghostly sounds. The presence of thieves adds to the sense of danger and the feeling of being watched. The lyrics also mention late-night thrillers and bats flying in every direction, further adding to the atmosphere of suspense and fear. The presence of visitors and their heartbeat, resembling the roll of a drummer, intensifies the sense of impending danger.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel the presence all around me
I am aware of the energy and atmosphere surrounding me


The scene isn't funny, I got those chills
The situation is not amusing, it is causing me a sense of unease


There was a clubhouse, owners kept special guests in
There used to be a secret gathering place where the owners hosted exclusive visitors


Place much darker than the room I rest in
The atmosphere there was much more sinister and eerie than the comfort of my own room


Creepy spot where the dust covers the floor
It was a disturbing location, covered in a layer of neglected dust


And some fishing rods is hanging on the door
Various fishing equipment is hanging from the door, adding to the unsettling atmosphere


Painting on the wall of stick figures
There is a painting on the wall depicting figures made of sticks


That's rumored to walk out the frame and get bigger
The painting is said to come to life and grow larger, defying logical explanation


Where the imagination runs wild, like who's creeping?
It is a place where one's imagination can run wild, wondering who or what might be lurking


Neighbors are acres away and probably sleeping
The nearest neighbors are quite some distance away, likely unaware of what is happening


Wind dusting blowing makes the sounds of ghost
The gusts of wind blowing through create eerie sounds resembling those of ghosts


Thieves in the room makes you feel really close
The presence of thieves in the room gives an intense feeling of proximity


Remind me of this late-night thriller
This situation reminds me of a suspenseful movie I watched late at night


I watched the other night, they never caught the killer
I watched a movie recently where the murderer was never apprehended


Bats that's flying in every direction
Bats are flying chaotically in all different directions


you got to stay low and roll with the protection
To stay safe, you must stay low and be prepared to defend yourself


Visitors that often stay for the summer
There were visitors that frequently stayed during the summer months


They heartbeat like the roll of a drummer
Their heartbeats were pulsating rhythmically, resembling the beat of a drum


The room was full, the sky was black, the bathroom
The room was crowded, the sky was dark, and there was a sense of apprehension in the bathroom


Hear a crack, wolves roam in packs
A cracking sound is heard, and packs of wolves are seen wandering around


In the dining room, the chair rock back and forth
In the dining room, a chair is moving back and forth on its own


Pull the tablecloth to the sun, where it fell off
Someone pulled the tablecloth towards the sunlight, causing everything on it to fall off


Cups and glass plates hit the floor and shattered
Cups and glass plates fell to the floor and broke into pieces


Three Blind Mice heard the noise and scattered
The commotion startled three blind mice, causing them to run away


Front door was open, welcome mat was soaking
The front door was left open, and the welcome mat was damp


with bloody prints, plus all four locks were broken
There were bloody handprints, and all four locks were forcibly damaged


In the backyard, two dogs would growl
In the backyard, two dogs were growling menacingly


And barking, but the eyes and they teeth was sparkling
The dogs' eyes and teeth were shining and glinting eerily


I started to sweat, they started to get closer
I began to perspire as the dogs approached me


Then I saw a face on a wanted poster
I suddenly noticed a face on a poster seeking capture


An outlaw who stay with an empty holster
The person depicted was a criminal who carried an empty gun holster


Used to shoot mugs of beer off the coaster
They were known for shooting mugs of beer off a small round mat


Make a move to turn the light switch on
I made a motion to switch on the light


I jump up, my jacket was torn
I startled and leaped to my feet, realizing that my jacket had been ripped


Pages from the photo album begin to turn
The pages of a photo album started flipping on their own


Wax drip from the candle as it slowly burn
The candle was melting, causing droplets of wax to fall gradually


Then the lights had started blinking as if the power was gone
The lights began flickering, creating the illusion of a power outage


The room become foggy as if the shower was on
The room became hazy, resembling the steamy atmosphere of a running shower


Words was written in the steam on the mirror
Words were written on the steamy mirror


In bold print, couldn't have been any clearer
The words were written boldly, impossible to misinterpret


TV was giving out sounds without a picture
The television was emitting sounds but the screen remained blank


And a voice kept saying, 'I'ma get ya'
A voice persistently repeated the threatening message, 'I'm going to get you'




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gary Eldridge Grice, J. Grice, Suleyman Ansari

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