You've gotta play the scene up on the silver screen You gotta live the dream; the "lights, camera, action" thing The water's technicolor blue and the waves don't miss a cue Not a hair is out of place; every line's a perfect take You've gotta play the scene up on the silver screen Whoa, it's better in the story Always clever, never wordy; you got the part Whoa, it's better when you wake up Minty breath and perfect makeup; you're a work of art And no one ever breaks your heart You've gotta play the scene up on the silver screen No matter where you've been, good times are zooming in You can dream and no one sleeps; say a bad word and it bleeps You can have and eat your cake; never need a bathroom break You've gotta play the scene up on the silver screen Whoa, it's better on location Cause it feels like a vacation, super fun Whoa, bring the feature to the people If it's good, they'll make a sequel when we're done The surf is up under the sun Hey! The good guy saves the day; the bad guys run away Everybody dances when the music starts to play The cats are always cool; never have to go to school Get ready for your closeup; it's the happy-ending rule You gotta play the scene You've gotta play the scene up on the silver screen You gotta live the dream; the "lights, camera, action" thing Cause it's better in a movie; when you're mad or if it's groovy Where true love is always true; when you met him, then you knew You've gotta play the scene Up on the silver screen