If This Were a Movie
Unwritten Endings: If Life Were a Movie, Love Wouldn't Say Goodbye
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If this were a movie
Expressing a hypothetical scenario where the speaker compares their situation to a movie.
I'd know what to say
The speaker wishes for the ability to articulate their feelings as characters in movies often do.
Instead of staring in silence as he slips away
Describing a moment of helplessness as someone important is leaving without the speaker knowing what to say.
Wit and perfection would fall from my lips
Imagining a scenario where the speaker possesses charm and eloquence, following a scripted romantic encounter.
He'd move in my direction like it says in the script
Anticipating a positive response as the person of interest moves closer, in line with a typical movie script.
And as I lean in to deliver my last line, the screen fades to black
Envisioning a cinematic moment where the speaker leans in for a significant statement, and the scene fades to black.
Why can't this be the time
Expressing a desire for the current situation to lead to a positive outcome, unlike a sorrowful ending.
The end won't make me cry
Wishing for an ending that does not evoke tears or sadness.
I'd change our final scene
Contemplating the possibility of changing the outcome of their relationship, as if rewriting a script.
If this were a movie
Reiterating the desire for the current situation to resemble a romantic movie.
No running mascara, my hands wouldn't shake
Imagining a scenario without visible emotional distress, avoiding the typical signs of heartbreak.
I wouldn't have said that, my heart wouldn't break
Reflecting on regrettable words spoken and the subsequent emotional pain.
He'd meet me in Paris, we'd fly to Madrid
Fantasizing about an idealized version of the relationship, involving travel and romantic experiences.
The arc of the story would end with a kiss
Envisioning the story's climax, culminating in a romantic kiss.
When the lights come up I'm alone
Facing the reality of being alone when the metaphorical lights come up after the supposed happy ending.
And no one's here to throw me a line
Feeling abandoned without anyone offering support or comfort.
Why can't this be the time
Reiterating the desire for a positive outcome in the face of the impending end.
The end won't make me cry
Expressing a wish for a conclusion that doesn't induce sadness or tears.
I'd change our final scene
Considering the possibility of altering the final moments of the relationship to avoid heartache.
If this were a movie
Reiterating the longing for the current situation to mimic a romantic movie.
The right girl gets the guy
Imagining a scenario where the right person ends up with the speaker.
Nobody says goodbye
Fantasizing about a resolution without the pain of saying goodbye.
There'd be parts two and three
Envisioning the continuation of the story with sequels, suggesting an ongoing and positive relationship.
If this were a movie
Repeating the desire for the right person to be with the speaker, free from goodbyes.
The right girl gets the guy
Continuing the theme of avoiding farewells and envisioning a multi-part story.
Nobody says goodbye
Reiterating the idea of a relationship without goodbyes and with a continued narrative.
There'd be parts two and three
Expressing the hope for a story with additional sequels, suggesting an enduring and positive love story.
If this were a movie
Concluding the metaphor of the speaker's situation being like a movie, desiring an ongoing and fulfilling relationship.
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