Clark Gable lyrics

Song information

Artist: The Postal Service
Album: Give Up

Lyrics

I was waiting for a cross-town train in the
London underground 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
"I need you to pretend that we are in love
Again." and you agreed too

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
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 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 feel
That your perfect verse is just a lie
You tell yourself to help you get by