Friday night, date night
I say "Pick out what you like."
I don't care as long as you're here.
Surprise, surprise. Ain't that nice.
Same old chick flick, Eighteenth time.
You know the one with that guy.
Half way through, look at you
Smiling like you always do
And I can't help but just stare
'Cause suddenly, it hits me
As I watch you make believe
I want to make this your reality
And if you'll be my leading lady,
Even though I may look crazy
I'll grab your hand, ask you to dance
In the middle of the street
Learn to sign, cheesy lines
Like "Baby, you complete me."
And in case you forget
Where we've been and what we did
I'll write it all down, read it out loud
Again and again.
I promise if you let me
I'll love you like the movies.
Now I've never been one of them
Guys who could be leading men
Just never seemed all that real.
("Well you're like 5-6." "So was Tom Cruise." "True.")
But here right now
With you somehow
The kind of love they write about
Is the kind of love that I'm starting to feel
So I grab your hand, ask you to dance
In the middle of the street
Learn to sign, cheesy lines
Like "Baby, you complete me."
And in case you forget
Where we've been and what we did
I'll write it all down, read it out loud
Again and again.
I promise if you let me ("Whatcha gonna do?")
I'll love you like the movies.
I'll never let go, Jack. I'll never let go.
If you're a bird, I'm a bird.
You had me at hello.
Like Noah loved Allie
Like Harry loved Sally
Like Richard loved Julia ("Twice!")
Like Tom loved Meg
And the way he loved that volleyball ("WILSON!")
The way Demi Moore loved that ghost. ("Weird.")
The way Jack loved Rose ("What?")
I'll never let it go, never let it go ("Was he talking about a ghost?")
Never let it go!
I'll never let go!
("Dude, you alright?" "I think so.")
Uh, if you'll be my leading lady
("It just seemed like it hurt.")
Even though I may look crazy
("It's very high." "It did a little.")
("Key change?" "Nah, I don't want to.")
("I feel like we should do a key chan-" "Okay.")
I grab your hand, ask you to dance
In the middle of the street
Learn to sign, cheesy lines
Like "Baby, you complete me."
And in case you forget
Where we've been and what we did
I'll write it all down, read it out loud
Again and again.
Close your eyes, arms out wide
"I'm the king of the world."
Carpet ride, starry nights
There's no way I don't kiss the girl
And in case you forget
Where we've been and what we did
I'll write it all down, read it out loud
Again and again.
I promise if you let me
("Here's looking at you kid.")
("Frankly my dear,")
I'll love you like the movies.
"Love You Like The Movies" by Anthem Lights is a fun and catchy song that captures the essence of young love and the desire to have a relationship like the ones portrayed in movies. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple enjoying a date night, watching a chick flick, and getting lost in the romance on the screen. But beyond the surface level, this song speaks to a deeper longing for a love that is passionate, romantic, and everlasting.
The inspiration behind this song is the desire to have a love story that mirrors the movies. Movies often depict grand gestures, epic romances, and love that withstands the test of time. The song acknowledges that the leading men and women in movies may not be realistic, but there is a yearning to experience that kind of love in real life.
One scripture verse that relates to the theme of this song is Song of Solomon 8:7, which says, "Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away." This verse speaks to the enduring power of love and its ability to withstand any obstacle. Just like the love portrayed in movies, true love is not easily extinguished. It is strong, resilient, and unwavering.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which describes the characteristics of love. It says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." This verse reminds us that true love is not just about grand gestures and romantic moments, but it is also about the everyday acts of kindness, patience, and selflessness.
The song "Love You Like The Movies" captures the desire to have a love that is filled with passion and excitement. It speaks to the longing for a relationship that is not just ordinary, but extraordinary. The lyrics mention iconic movie lines like "If you're a bird, I'm a bird" from The Notebook and "You had me at hello" from Jerry Maguire, which further emphasize the desire for a love story like the ones in movies.
In conclusion, "Love You Like The Movies" by Anthem Lights is a catchy and relatable song that expresses the longing for a love that is like the ones portrayed in movies. It speaks to the desire for a passionate, romantic, and enduring love story. While movies may not always depict reality, the song reminds us that true love, rooted in patience, kindness, and selflessness, is attainable and worth pursuing.
