Snapshot
Navigating the Pressure: Snapshot of Society's Expectations
Lyrics
Little lady lose your lollipop for a minute
Addressing someone affectionately and suggesting they temporarily set aside a simple pleasure or distraction.
You feel a hole deep in your soul and you're tryin'a fill it
Expressing a sense of emptiness or void within, with an attempt to fill it.
Even though you're young you're thinking about dissapearing, oh no
Despite being young, contemplating the idea of disappearing, possibly indicating emotional struggles.
Cuz there's this pressure, no air, makes you wanna, roll up in a ball
Feeling intense pressure or suffocation, leading to a desire to withdraw or protect oneself.
Little sister take her phone she's posing for a picture
Depicting a scenario where a younger sister is focused on creating a social media-worthy image, even at the cost of skipping meals.
Made your hair and made your make up while skipping dinner
Highlighting the efforts made in appearance, such as hairstyling and makeup, for the sake of a photo.
Being hungry never mattered if you're looking thinner, oh no
Suggesting that physical appearance takes precedence over basic needs like hunger, driven by the desire to appear thinner.
None of it matters as long as the people are liking it all.
Emphasizing the significance placed on social approval, where the opinions of others matter more than personal well-being.
Snapshots won't stop flashing lights in the city
Describing the incessant and overwhelming nature of constant photo-taking, symbolized by flashing lights in the city.
Snapshots won't stop, even though we know that it's wearing you
Acknowledging the awareness that excessive photo-taking is detrimental, despite continuing the behavior.
It's wearing you
Reiterating the negative impact of constant photo-taking on one's well-being.
Little sister just remember when you watch TV
Advising the younger sister to learn from every moment, as life experiences contribute to personal growth.
Study every moment, thats how you gotta be
Comparing every moment and second of life to a personal magazine, suggesting the value placed on individual experiences.
Cuz every frame and every second is your magazine, oh oh
Encouraging emotional suppression, implying that displaying emotions is futile as nobody cares.
hide your emotions cuz no one will ever care for them at all
Highlighting the importance of external appearance, overshadowing the significance of genuine emotions.
Snapshots won't stop flashing lights in the city
Repeating the idea of constant photo-taking with flashing lights, emphasizing its persistence.
Snapshots won't stop, even though we know that it's wearing you
Reiterating the negative consequences of excessive photo-taking, despite awareness of its impact.
It's wearing you
Repeating the theme of the detrimental effect of constant photo-taking on the individual's well-being.
After all that you've done, you got them watching
Recognizing that the person has gained attention but questioning the depth and sincerity of that attention.
After all's said and done, that's all you're gonna get
Suggesting that the attention received is limited and may not fulfill deeper emotional needs.
After all that you've done, you'll never get them listening
Emphasizing the difficulty of gaining genuine understanding or empathy from others despite achievements.
Snapshots won't stop flashing lights in the city
Reiterating the persistent and intrusive nature of constant photo-taking with flashing lights in the city.
Snapshots won't stop, even though we know that it's wearing you
Affirming the continued negative impact of excessive photo-taking despite awareness of its consequences.
It's wearing you
Repeating the theme of the adverse effects of constant photo-taking on the individual's well-being.
Wearing you, wearing you, wearing you, wearing ya
Emphasizing the inescapable and all-encompassing nature of the negative impact, repeatedly wearing down the person.
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