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Go play 00:19
Your life is a matinee 00:26
In a galaxy far, far away 00:28
And your debut is a sold out show, yeah 00:31
It's a blockbuster movie and you play the lead role 00:35
And right out at the opening scenes 00:38
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats 00:42
Your worse critics are sitting up front 00:45
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up 00:48
You'll be in a league of your own 00:52
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home 00:54
So go get 'em and give it some passion 00:58
Quiet on the set 01:01
Lights, camera, action! 01:03
With all your heart and soul 01:04
Dream big and you can feel the magic 01:08
Let the camera roll 01:11
Woah, your charm is automatic 01:15
Make your cameo 01:18
Be yourself 01:21
And don't be so dramatic 01:22
Go and steal the show 01:24
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic 01:27
01:32
Go and steal the show 01:38
Woah, 'cause life is Cinematic 01:40
01:46
Go play 01:50
Plot twist, it's a trilogy 01:56
Cause your life is a thriller 01:59
We're dying to see 02:01
Your debut is a sold out show, yeah 02:02
It's an epic adventure 02:06
And you play the hero 02:08
And right out at the opening scenes 02:09
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats 02:12
Your worse critics are sitting up front 02:15
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up 02:19
You'll be in a league of your own 02:23
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home 02:25
So go get 'em and give it some passion 02:29
Quiet on the set 02:32
Lights, camera, action! 02:33
With all your heart and soul 02:35
Dream big, and you can feel the magic 02:39
Let the camera roll 02:42
Woah, your charm is automatic 02:45
Make your cameo 02:48
Be yourself, and don't be so dramatic 02:52
Go and steal the show 02:55
Woah, cause life is cinematic 02:58
Get a top hat and a rabbit 03:01
With the crowd and make your magic 03:04
Turn the lights down low 03:08
(and your dreams will come true) 03:11
(May the force be with you) 03:13
Knock 'em dead 03:16
03:20
Go and steal the show 03:30
Woah, cause life is cinematic 03:34
(Go play) 03:37
03:43
'Cause your life is a movie 03:48
(Go play) 03:50
Follow your dreams, cause your life is a movie 03:52
(Go play) 03:56
Go get 'em and give it your all 03:57
Follow your dreams, cause life is cinematic 03:59
04:03

Cinematic – English Lyrics

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By
Owl City
Album
Cinematic
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Language
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Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey with Owl City's "Cinematic," a song that transforms life's moments into a grand, inspiring film. Through its vivid storytelling and uplifting synth-pop melodies, you'll discover how English can paint a picture of personal wonder and universal dreams. This track is a fantastic way to learn vocabulary related to emotions, personal narratives, and aspirational themes, offering relatable insights into cherishing every scene of your own life story.

[English]

Go play
Your life is a matinee
In a galaxy far, far away
And your debut is a sold out show, yeah
It's a blockbuster movie and you play the lead role
And right out at the opening scenes
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
Your worse critics are sitting up front
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
You'll be in a league of your own
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home
So go get 'em and give it some passion
Quiet on the set
Lights, camera, action!
With all your heart and soul
Dream big and you can feel the magic
Let the camera roll
Woah, your charm is automatic
Make your cameo
Be yourself
And don't be so dramatic
Go and steal the show
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic

Go and steal the show
Woah, 'cause life is Cinematic

Go play
Plot twist, it's a trilogy
Cause your life is a thriller
We're dying to see
Your debut is a sold out show, yeah
It's an epic adventure
And you play the hero
And right out at the opening scenes
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
Your worse critics are sitting up front
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
You'll be in a league of your own
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home
So go get 'em and give it some passion
Quiet on the set
Lights, camera, action!
With all your heart and soul
Dream big, and you can feel the magic
Let the camera roll
Woah, your charm is automatic
Make your cameo
Be yourself, and don't be so dramatic
Go and steal the show
Woah, cause life is cinematic
Get a top hat and a rabbit
With the crowd and make your magic
Turn the lights down low
(and your dreams will come true)
(May the force be with you)
Knock 'em dead

Go and steal the show
Woah, cause life is cinematic
(Go play)

'Cause your life is a movie
(Go play)
Follow your dreams, cause your life is a movie
(Go play)
Go get 'em and give it your all
Follow your dreams, cause life is cinematic

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Vocabulary Meanings

play

/pleɪ/

A1
  • verb
  • - Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

life

/laɪf/

A1
  • noun
  • - The condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, manifested by growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

debut

/diˈbjuː/

B1
  • noun
  • - A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.

movie

/ˈmuːvi/

A2
  • noun
  • - A story or event recorded by photographic images and presented in a sequence.

role

/roʊl/

B1
  • noun
  • - An actor's part in a play, film, or television program.

passion

/ˈpæʃn/

B2
  • noun
  • - Strong and barely controllable emotion.

magic

/ˈmædʒɪk/

B1
  • noun
  • - The power of apparently influencing events or people by supernatural means.

charm

/tʃɑːrm/

B2
  • noun
  • - The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

B2
  • adjective
  • - Operating without conscious control.

dramatic

/drəˈmætɪk/

B2
  • adjective
  • - Relating to drama or plays.

thriller

/ˈθrɪlər/

B2
  • noun
  • - A novel, play, or film that is intended to create suspense and excitement.

adventure

/ədˈventʃər/

B1
  • noun
  • - An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience.

hero

/ˈhiːroʊ/

A2
  • noun
  • - A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

steal

/stiːl/

A2
  • verb
  • - Take (something) without the owner's permission.

dreams

/driːmz/

A2
  • noun
  • - A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

league

/liːɡ/

B1
  • noun
  • - A group of people, organizations, or countries united for a common purpose.

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