Found my corner of the matrix
No, I never thought I’d say this
But it turns out all my friends are famous
So concerned with reputation
Why every night do I try assimilating?
Not gonna lie, I’m getting tired of this simulation
I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
Don’t care about your homies pretending that they know me
I don’t got time for phonies or validation
Get fucked up every Thursday, drink like it’s your birthday
So obsessed with first place, oh, oh
Yeah, I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
I guess I’ll stay on this vibration
I don’t need your reciprocation
‘Cause it turns out love is condensation
I keep it moving on ’cause I’m impatient
Why every night do I try assimilating?
Not gonna lie, getting tired of this simulation
I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
Don’t care about your homies pretending that they know me
I don’t got time for phonies or validation
Get fucked up every Thursday, drink like it’s your birthday
So obsessed with first place, oh, oh
Yeah, I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
Don’t care about your homies pretending that they know me
I don’t got time for phonies or validation
Get fucked up every Thursday, drink like it’s your birthday
So obsessed with first place, oh, oh
Yeah, I’m a ticking time bomb looking for my ride home
Flicking through my iPhone, no destination
Dissecting the Digital Dilemma
“Time Bomb” by The Chainsmokers captures the restless spirit of modern life, where digital connections and social validation often overshadow genuine self-expression. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone feeling out of place among friends obsessed with reputation and online personas. The metaphor of being a “ticking time bomb” encapsulates the mounting pressure to fit in, while scrolling aimlessly through an iPhone symbolizes the search for meaning in a world saturated with distractions. The chorus’s repetition of escapism through partying underscores a deeper longing for authenticity and real connection. Ultimately, the song resonates with anyone feeling the weight of societal expectations and the urge to break free from the simulation.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024