I was waiting for a cross-town train

On the London Underground

When it struck me,

(When it struck me)

That I've been waiting since birth

to find a love that would look and sound

like a movie.

So I changed my plans,

I rented a camera and a van

And then I called you.

(And then I called you)

I need you to pretend

That we are in love again

And you agreed to.

I want so badly to believe

That there is truth,

That love is real.

And I want life in every word

To the extent that it's absurd.

I greased the lens

And framed the shot

Using a friend as my stand-in.

(As my stand-in)

The script, it called for rain

But it was clear that day

So we faked it.

The marker snapped

And I yelled "Quiet on the set"

And then called "Action".

(And then called "Action")

I kissed you in a style

Clark Gable would have admired,

I thought it classic.

I want so badly to believe

That there is truth,

That love is real.

And I want life in every word

To the extent that it's absurd.

I know you're wise beyond your years

But do you ever get the fears

That your perfect verse is just a lie

You tell yourself to help you

Get by?