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"Movies" is a song by Alien Ant Farm, released as the first single from their album Anthology in 2001, then re-released to a larger audience after the success of "Smooth Criminal". Though it peaked only at number 18 on the US Modern Rock chart, it remained on the chart for 32 weeks, five weeks longer than "Smooth Criminal" which hit number one.


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2008
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At slow speed we all seem focused
In motion we seem wrong
In summer we can taste the rain

[Chorus]
I want you to be free
Don't worry about me
And just like the movies
We play out our last scene

Two can play this game
We both want power
In winter we can taste the pain

In our short years, we come long way
To treat it bad and throw away

[Chorus]

You won't cry, I won't scream

In our short years we come long way
To treat it bad and throw away
And if we make a little space
A science fiction showcase
In our short film, a love disgrace
Dream a scene to brighten face
In our short years we come long way
To treat it bad, just to throw it away

[Chorus]

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Alien Ant Farm

Alien Ant Farm is an American alternative rock band that formed in Riverside, California, United States, in 1995. Their name comes from an idea original guitarist Terry Corso had about aliens and the earth: "I was daydreaming at my dull desk job with my feet up, and I thought to myself, 'Wouldn't it be cool if the human species were placed on earth and cultivated by alien intelligence?' Maybe the aliens added us to an atmosphere that was suitable for us, and they've been watching us develop and colonize, kind of like what a kid does with an ant farm."[citation needed] The band has sold over 5 million units worldwide, and has four studio albums, and eight music videos. more »

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Written by: TYE ZAMORA, DRYDEN MITCHELL, MICHAEL COSGROVE, TERENCE MAURICE CORSO

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Movies" is classified as an alternative metal and punk rock song. It was a unique mix of mainstream rock sounds with quirky, catchy elements.
Album Reference
It's the second single from Alien Ant Farm’s debut album 'ANThology.' It's one of the band's most well-known songs.
Album Success
The album 'ANThology,' released in 2001, was certified platinum by RIAA the same year due to the massive success of the singles, one of which was "Movies."
Music Video Theme
The band performed an array of classic film scenes in the music video of "Movies." They recreated scenes from movies like 'The Karate Kid,' 'Ghostbusters,’ and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.'
Chart Success
"Movies" reached No. 5 on the US Alternative Rock charts and No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
Recognition
The video pieces earned the band nominations for Best Breakthrough Video and Best Direction in a Video at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Band Formation
Formed in 1996, Alien Ant Farm broke through the mainstream music scene as a result of the success of "Movies." Despite countless lineup changes, the band is still together and actively performing.
Re-Released
The song was re-released following the success of their cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal." However, the re-release did not match up to the initial success.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of "Movies" are often interpreted as reminiscing about childhood, loneliness, and life's struggles depicted metaphorically through classic movies.
Pop Culture Impact
Today, "Movies" is considered an iconic alternative rock song from the early 2000s, and it often appears in discussions of influential songs from this era.

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