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JUST LIKE IN A MOVIE

by Star Circus

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It’s safe to say that ‘Just Like In a Movie’ spawned Star Circus rather than the other way round. It was a song I wrote a few years ago which I thought would be perfect for my band at the time, Bordello Rose. But for whatever reason it didn’t work out, and the band itself fizzled not long after anyway. Anyway a couple of good friends of mine really liked it and suggested that if they don’t want it, I should make my own album and stick it on there, and that’s really how the idea of Star Circus started.

If you’ve ever watched a really inspiring film and thought ‘I’m gonna wake up tomorrow and life’s gonna be totally different. I’m gonna appreciate every moment, take some huge chances, reach for the stars, love every person I meet…’. Then you actually wake up and life goes back to normal and do none of that, you can probably relate to this song. There’s a positive sentiment that with a bit of a kick we can live like our heroes, but it’s grounded in very British sarcasm and apathy ‘On this fairground ride, where nothing changes and everybody’s fine/ Another day stuck inside, inside your movie…'

lyrics

Cindy works at Marks & Sparks
She just turned Thirty-Four
Still waiting for her handsome prince
To burst straight through the door

But it’s okay, she loves the world today
‘Cause she just watched ’The Holiday’
For the hundredth time

And everything will be alright
(Just like in a movie)
He’ll walk in and say that line
(Just like in a movie)
But it’s a scripted lie
Nothing changes and everybody’d fine
Another day stuck inside
Inside your movie

Barbie smoked a bag today
She’s staring at her phone
Another glass of Chardonnay
She’ll spend tonight alone

But it’s okay and who the hell’s to say
She won’t save the world one day
Another time

Same old scene every night
(Just like in a movie)
He’ll walk in and hold you tight
(Just like in a movie)
‘Cause we’re just waisting time
Hoping that a twist will change our minds
Another day stuck inside
Inside your movie

Cinderella puts her slippers on
She thinks her pumpkin’s burst and all the magic’s gone
Barberella pins it all on fate
If you had a different name
And if you had a different face
Would everything just change
Or would you still be to blame… for your mistakes

Everything will be alright
(Just like in a movie)
He’ll walk in and save your life
(Just like in a movie)
On this fairground ride
Where nothing changes and everybody’d fine
Don’t you think that it’s time
You made your f**kin’ movie!

credits

released May 14, 2021
Music & Lyrics by Dave Winkler
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Tony Wilson

Dave Winkler: lead and backing vocals, guitars & keyboards
Riccardo Coccia: guitars & backing vocals
Sophie Aurelia Young: piano & backing vocals
Liza Bec: saxophone
Dom Green: bass guitar, fretless bass
Moyano El Buffalo: drums
Thomas Erbi: backing vocals

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Star Circus London, UK

Dave Winkler - lead vocals/guitar
Jon Crampton - guitar/vocals
Sophie Aurélia Young - bass/vocals
Reuben O'Donoghue - drums
William Robertson - keys/guitar/vocals

"A sound that is stacked full of infectious melodies, grandiose vocal and instrumental harmonies plus colossally catchy choruses. It is this musical melting pot that makes Star Circus so fascinating." - Sophie James (Metaltalk.net) ... more

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