Cinematic – English Lyrics

• By: Owl City
• Album: Cinematic

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

...

Key Vocabulary

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.