Most of us can only imagine what it must be like to be in the movies.
When I was a full-time road musician and entertainer, I often found myself in the movies in some small to medium sized town. Oftentimes there wouldn’t be much else to do during the day while I waited to do my show each night.
Back then I could still get an afternoon matinee ticket for $2.50. I’d take my own snacks most of the time so going to the movies on a regular basis was a reasonably affordable pastime for me. And I saw all the most popular movies at the time. In fact, it wasn’t rare for me to go 3 or 4 times a week.
So, I guess it’s no wonder I sort of get lost in the movies.
Speaking of that…a few years before I hit the road as a professional musician I wrote some words, scribbled some chords, and created a song about how I loved to “go to the show.” A love I no longer have for 99.99% of them, by the way. Anyway, here’s…
Lost In The Movies
There are people sitting silent on the lawn.
They’re my friends, but I know they’ll soon be gone.
No, it’s not a tragedy. It holds so much in store for me,
And so that gives me cause to face the dawn.
There are swallows flying freely in the skies.
It’s a pleasant sight for anybody’s eyes.
Though it’s like a photograph, keep in mind it’s half and half.
It’s easy. You don’t even have to try.
In the movies…I’m always lost in the movies.
My eyes have that far away glaze.
In the movies…it’s always nice in the movies…
They make you believe in better days.
In the movies…you’ll find me in the movies.
There are faces tough and tender in the dark.
I can see the players reach the final mark.
Listening for the closing word, I remember what I’ve heard,
And then I leave as happy as a lark.
© 1978 Tony Funderburk
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