Under The Lens
Digital Desperation: Navigating Self-Hate in a Click-Driven World
Lyrics
This place is hell, but I know it so well
This place is unpleasant or difficult, but I am familiar with it.
I've got my hand on the keys, but I'll stay in my cell
I have control over my situation, but I choose to remain confined or restricted.
The self hate, I'm in love with it
I have a strong affection for self-hate.
The self loathing, can't get enough of it
I am drawn to self-loathing and find satisfaction in it.
It's not a great concept, no I'm not content
The idea is not ideal, and I am not satisfied with it, but I seek contentment.
But I need content
Despite the negative concept, I require content or material.
Growing out a click tree, tap all of the links please
Growing a social media presence, exploring all links for engagement.
Gotta satisfy the intrigue
Driven to satisfy curiosity or interest.
Write another think piece that'll never fix me
Creating intellectual articles that won't solve personal issues.
Let my friends know that I dig deep
Informing friends that I delve deeply into topics.
Never mind that I know nothing
Ignoring my lack of knowledge or understanding.
When I'm plugged in, that's how I become something,
Being connected online defines my identity.
Raw potential in my construct, but I'm stupid for attention
I possess potential, but I crave attention despite my foolishness.
And I thrive in your mentions
Thriving on attention, especially in online interactions.
Praise be
Expressing gratitude or reverence.
Baby got blessed by the black screen
Feeling blessed by the black screen (digital device).
Down on your knees saying "Please, I just wanna be them,"
Begging to emulate someone else, expressing a desire to be like them.
And if I can't, I just gotta pretend
If unable to be like them, resorting to pretending.
Gotta pretend
Continuing the act of pretending.
Hate me, tear it all down and erase me
Encouraging others to hate me and dismantle everything associated with me.
In case you forgot, we're not family, we're not friends
Clarifying that there's no familial or friendly connection.
And I hate being under the lens
Expressing a dislike for being under scrutiny or observation.
In a digital prison, pixel pushing religion
Feeling confined in a digital world, bound by online beliefs.
Got a see to believe, please relieve me of vision
Needing proof to believe, seeking relief from the constant visual stimuli.
Yeah, I made my decision
Making a decisive choice in favor of personal gain.
If I move units, I can stay in position
Remaining two-dimensional but maintaining a position through popularity.
I'm two D like a silhouette
Existing as a silhouette, unconcerned about public opinion online.
But we don't give a fuck on the internet
Not caring about consequences on the internet.
And I stand by the things I've written and said
Standing by expressed opinions and writings despite potential backlash.
That I'd rather be dead than disconnect
Prefer death over disconnection from the online world.
Praise be
Expressing gratitude or reverence (repeated).
Baby got blessed by the black screen
Feeling blessed by the black screen (repeated).
Down on your knees saying "Please, I just wanna be them,"
Begging to emulate someone else (repeated).
And if I can't, I just gotta pretend
If unable to be like them, resorting to pretending (repeated).
Hate me, tear it all down and erase me
Encouraging others to hate me and dismantle everything associated with me (repeated).
In case you forgot, we're not family, we're not friends
Clarifying that there's no familial or friendly connection (repeated).
And I hate being under the lens
Expressing a dislike for being under scrutiny or observation (repeated).
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