Life 2: The Unhappy Sequel!
Just a general word from me, no I don’t feel emo or anything. This song’s just real fun to listen to because, well, I like being alive, watching films, and listening to music. A song about life in the form of a film script? Well, that’s just genius combination making. Like “We can” and “certainly sexy!” or “You and Me“. I’m actually thinking this song isn’t as sad as it’s intended to be (though pretty much just as emo). I mean, he’s always asking where his unhappy ending went, so I suppose it’s safe to assume he got a happy one. Excellent! Check out the bonus material for the lyrics and bloopers.
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[Scene One]
Late at night interior, we find ourselves inside the car. Our hero has just gone too far, his lover bleeding in the back. He removes the Lucky from the pack; he knows now that he can’t turn back.
[Cut to]:
The cherry lights in the rear-view. He realizes that he’s through, whispers, “Darling let’s have fun.” Hits the exit doing ninety-one. Drives until he’s in the woods. If he loses them he’s gone for good.
Life was supposed to be a film, was supposed to be a thriller,
Was supposed to end in tears.
But life could be nothing but a joke, could be nothing but a con.
Where’s my unhappy ending gone?
Life was supposed to be a film, was supposed to be a thriller,
Was supposed to end in blood.
But life could be nothing but a joke, a sentimental little con.
Where’s my unhappy ending gone?
Her:
Here is the part where you save me, here is the scene where you save the day. Why can’t the ending be happy? Why must it always resolve this way?
[Fade in]:
A cabin in the woods somewhere. Our hero strokes his lover’s hair, says, “Don’t worry love, we’re almost done.” Says, “I could have really been someone.” Outside, they surround the house with pistols drawn. It’s a waiting game until dawn. Sergeant says, “He can’t go on. We know now that he can’t go on…”
Life was supposed to be a film, was supposed to be a thriller,
Was supposed to end in fire.
But life–turns out it’s nothing but a dream.
And that I’ll miss it when it’s gone.
I want the story to go on and on but it can’t go on…
- Stars, Life 2: The Unhappy Story
