They're watching us silent films Waiting for the violins to creak There's something 'round the corner Who's the first to go and take a peek? This reel is old and rusted But the story still remains You're living for the moment And I'm turning every page And I wish things could be easier But they never seem to be If we could read between the lines Imagine what we'd see In our own silent films They're lining up like railway cars Tickets for the early matinée How can you like normal When all the world is acting like a stage? This script is so outdated But this story is still the same You're living for the moment And I'm turning every page And I wish things could be easier But they never seem to be If we could read between the lines Imagine what we'd see In our own silent films This reel is old and rusted But the story still remains You're living for the moment And I'm turning every page And I wish things could be easier But they never seem to be If we could read between the lines Imagine what we'd see In our own silent films In our own silent films