Lyrics
I'mma put down my phone
Expresses the intention to distance oneself from the phone.
'Cause it makes me feel so alone
Describes the feeling of loneliness caused by the phone.
Tired of checking on you
Expresses weariness of constantly checking on someone through the phone.
'Cause you always look so damn cool
Refers to the other person looking attractive or confident.
Blue bikini by the pool
Describes an image of the other person in a blue bikini by the pool.
You look so much happier without me
Observation that the person looks happier without the speaker.
And I think I believe it
Expresses uncertainty but a growing belief in the observation.
Well that's the problem with me, yeah
Highlights personal and relational problems.
That's the problem with me, yeah
-And that's the problem with you now, too
-There's a monster in my pocket, yeah
Metaphorically refers to a troubling inner voice or dilemma.
Monster in my pocket, yeah
-That keeps on telling me just what to do
-Fucked up
Expresses a state of disarray or chaos.
Drinking, smoking
Describes self-destructive behaviors like drinking and smoking.
Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
Conveys the urge to check the phone again despite negative feelings.
My phone is trying to kill me
Suggests the harmful impact of excessive phone use on mental well-being.
On read
-I feel hopeless
-Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
-My phone is trying to kill me
-Is this really me
Expresses self-doubt, comparing oneself negatively to the other person.
I'm a ten acting like a three
-Now I'm in disbelief
-'Cause you got the better of me
-So I tell all my friends
Describes a failed attempt to cut off communication with the person.
That I'll never text you again, but I lied
-'Cause you just replied
-Well that's the problem with me, yeah
Repeats the acknowledgment of personal and relational issues.
That's the problem with me, yeah
-And that's the problem with you now, too
-There's a monster in my pocket, yeah
Continues the metaphor of an inner voice influencing actions.
Monster in my pocket, yeah
-That keeps on telling me just what to do
-Fucked up
Reiteration of self-destructive behaviors.
Drinking, smoking
-Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
Reiterates the temptation to check the phone once more.
My phone is trying to kill me
Reiterates the negative impact of excessive phone use.
On read
-I feel hopeless
-Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
-My phone is trying to kill me
-Ooh, what's the problem with me?
Raising questions about personal and relational problems in a broader context.
What's the problem with you, yeah
-That's the problem with me
-Know that you got it too, yeah
-Ooh, what's the problem with me?
Repeats questions and acknowledges shared problems.
What's the problem with you, yeah
-Ooh, that's the problem with me
-That's the problem with you too
-Fucked up
Reiterates the cycle of self-destructive behaviors and the struggle to live in the moment.
Drinking, smoking
-Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
-My phone is trying to kill me
-On read
-I feel hopeless
-Trying to live in the moment
-I check that screen just one more time
-My phone is trying to kill me
Emphasizes the harmful impact of the phone on the speaker.
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