Heartache On The Big Screen
5 Seconds Of Summer · She Looks So Perfect [EP]
Started out like in the movies
But it ended like a bad dream
Curtain opened, heard the crowd roar
This one's a repeat, seen it before
[Calum:]
Rewind to the start before it all went wrong
What's going on?
[Luke:]
Fast forward to the end, after everyone's gone home
And they've forgotten it all
[All:]
This ain't a movie that I wanna see
A tragic story, starring you and me
Yell "cut", we're stuck inside this scene
This is heartache on the big screen
The clock is ticking, and I'm out of time
The camera's rolling, and I forgot my lines
My script is ripped and now I see
[Luke:]
This is heartache on the big screen
This is heartache on the big screen
[Calum:]
Curtain closes on this cliché
A good story of a bad day
Back to square one, where I started
As I stand here, broken-hearted
Fast forward to the end, after everyone's gone home
And they have forgotten it all
[All:]
This ain't a movie that I wanna see
A tragic story, starring you and me
Yell "cut", we're stuck inside this scene
This is heartache on the big screen
The clock is ticking, and I'm out of time
The camera's rolling, and I forgot my lines
My script is ripped and now I see
[Luke:]
This is heartache on the big screen
[Michael:]
If Hollywood could see me now
I'd get the starring role
But they won't so I'll just keep on acting a fool
[Luke:]
This ain't a movie that I wanna see
A tragic story, starring you and me
Yell "cut", we're stuck inside this scene
Yeah
[All:]
The clock is ticking, and I'm out of time
The camera's rolling, and I forgot my lines
My script is ripped and now I see
[Luke:]
This is heartache on the big screen
This is heartache on the big screen
This is heartache on the big screen
Heartache On The Big Screen
Released on the 2014 EP She Looks So Perfect, 'Heartache On The Big Screen' is a defining track by Australian rock band 5 Seconds Of Summer. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of pop-punk energy and melodic hooks, featuring frontman Luke Hemmings' characteristic vocal delivery. As a key component of their early discography, the recording captures the band's transition from their debut era to a more polished, mainstream sound. The track has become a staple of their live performances, resonating with fans who appreciate its infectious rhythm and emotional core. It stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft anthemic songs that bridge the gap between indie credibility and radio-friendly appeal during a pivotal period in their career.