21st Century Hobby
21st Century Reflections: Unmasking the Illusion of Joy
Lyrics
Fake friends, living life to pretend
Fake friends are living their lives pretending to be something they're not.
New trends, only fun 'til they end
Following new trends is enjoyable until they fade or lose popularity.
How loud do you shout?
Questioning the volume or intensity of someone's expression or communication.
To drown others out
Expressing oneself loudly to overshadow others.
It's all for a show
Actions are performed primarily for display or appearance.
Do they know what's below?
Wondering if others are aware of the deeper realities beneath the surface.
Behind the glass, the people watch
Observing people from a distance, separated by a barrier (possibly metaphorical).
They laugh, they cry, they can't switch off
People's reactions encompass laughter, tears, and an inability to disconnect or disengage.
Oh, so beautifully odd, it's a 21st-century hobby
Describing the peculiar fascination of modern life as a pastime or interest.
Behind the glass, they stop and stare
Continuing to observe, even when the enjoyment or delight has vanished.
The joy is gone but they're still there
Despite the absence of joy, the observers persist in their watchful stance.
We're not made to compare but it's a 21st-century hobby
Humans aren't meant to compare themselves, but it has become a prevalent pastime in the modern era.
Blue light, finding it hard to sleep
Experiencing difficulty falling asleep due to exposure to blue light (possibly from screens).
At night I'm falling in too deep
Being deeply engrossed or involved in something during nighttime.
You play to the crowd
Performing for an audience and the echoes of that performance.
It echoes around
Questioning if one's voice can be heard amidst the cacophony of other voices.
Do you hear your voice
Reflection on whether one's voice stands out above the surrounding noise.
Above all of the noise?
The line is intentionally left blank.
Behind the glass, the people watch
Similar to line 9, observing people with their emotional reactions and inability to disconnect.
They laugh, they cry, they can't switch off
Repeated description of people's reactions and their continuous engagement.
Oh, so beautifully odd, it's a 21st-century hobby
Reiteration of the peculiar fascination with modern life as an activity or hobby.
Behind the glass, they stop and stare
Continued observation despite the absence of the initial pleasure.
The joy is gone but they're still there
Despite the joy being gone, the observers persist in their attentive state.
We're not made to compare but it's a 21st-century hobby
Emphasizing the societal tendency to compare oneself despite it being against human nature.
Behind the glass the people watch
Repetition of the imagery of observing others from a distance.
They laugh, they cry, they can't switch off
Recurrence of people's emotional responses and inability to disengage.
Oh, so beautifully odd, it's a 21st-century hobby
Reiterating the captivating allure of modern life as an intriguing pastime.
Behind the glass, they stop and stare
Continuing to watch despite the initial enjoyment having dissipated.
The joy is gone but they're still there
Despite the absence of joy, the observers persist in their attentive state.
We're not made to compare but it's a 21st-century hobby
Highlighting the societal inclination to compare oneself, even though it's contrary to human nature.
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