The finale of TOTEP – “Cinema” is the calmest track of the four instrumentally. The lyrics, on the other hand, portray a sense of loneliness, and the feeling that things will never truly change.
[Verse 1]
There’s no one around
But the two old-timers who visit when they’re in town
The credits are rolling as they walk out
I get to my screen
With the phantom audience sat there waiting for me
But they don’t complain where I take a seat
It seems
[Refrain]
Even now, I still stop by
Most stories look better wide
And I feel at peace here, ’cause
[Verse 2]
While the adverts might’ve changed
The popcorn tastes the same
And in the end the day’s always saved
So once the picture starts
I let the hours pass, distracted in the dark
[Breakdown - Cecile Believe vocals]
[Refrain]
Even now, I still stop by
Most stories look better wide
And I feel at peace here, until
[Verse 3]
The lights come up bright
When it’s over
I step outside and I think I might get
Some dinner somewhere nice
Tonight
Cinema was written by Gus Lobban.
Cinema was produced by Gus Lobban & Jamie Bulled.
Kero Kero Bonito released Cinema on Tue Feb 20 2018.