I'm the lucky one
Always having fun
I tie back my hair

I sit and watch T.V.
I see only me
Though I look for you there

Oh, where have you gone?
Were you canceled?
I change to channel 2
You were the one
Who gave me all my answers
I changed
So did you

Try another show
with the volume low
I make up what they say
Where it used to be your face
Is an empty face
Your co-stars look away

Oh, where have you gone
And do you miss me
And what we used to do?
You were the one
Who'd talk and smile for half an hour
Always new

I'm the lucky one
I watch a re-run
It looks a lot like you

One star lost a family
One family lost a star
That's why I wait and watch
To find out where you are

One family lost a star
One star, they lost their family
That's why I sit at home alone
And watch T.V.

I can watch forever
I can watch for hours
It just gets better
It gives me power
I can watch for hours
I can watch forever
It gives me pleasure
It makes me better

I'm the lucky one
Always having fun

Overall Meaning

The singer in Rasputina's song "Watch T.V." is the lucky one since she has the luxury of spending time alone in front of the television. She ties back her hair as she sits and watches TV; however, although she sees herself on the TV screen, she keeps searching for her lost love. She wonders if he got cancelled or if he disappeared from the industry, as she changes channels. The individual she longs for was her go-to person for solutions and inspiration, but just as she has changed, he has too. Now when she watches TV, she creates her own explanations because the individual who used to help her discover her solutions isn't there anymore.

Rasputina's track is a tribute to the lost stars in the entertainment world that many people rely on for reassurance and motivation, even when they're absent from the screen. They become a part of our daily lives, providing ideas and solutions in times of crisis. While "Watch T.V." may be a lighthearted and enjoyable song to listen to, it's a reminder of the importance of the individuals who connect with us through screens and figuratively hold our hands through our troubles.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the lucky one
I feel lucky for myself

Always having fun
I am always feeling happy in my life.

I tie back my hair
I am preparing myself for focus on something.

I sit and watch T.V.
I pass much of my day sitting in front of a screen, watching shows and movies.

I see only me
I don't see anybody but myself while I'm watching TV.

Though I look for you there
I'm trying to find you while I'm watching TV.

Oh, where have you gone?
I feel lost without your presence.

Were you canceled?
I'd like to think that you're just on hiatus or something, but maybe you won't be coming back.

I change to channel 2
I switch channels to find you.

You were the one
You were an important part of my life.

Who gave me all my answers
You were someone I looked up to and relied on for guidance.

I changed
I've moved on from who I was when we were together.

So did you
You've moved on from who you were when we were together.

Try another show
I'm trying to find something else to watch.

With the volume low
I don't want to disturb anyone else with the noise from the television.

I make up what they say
I try to imagine what the characters on TV are saying.

Where it used to be your face
You were once an important part of the shows I watched.

Is an empty face
Now that you're gone, I can't enjoy the shows I used to watch.

Your co-stars look away
Without you, I lose interest in your co-stars too.

And do you miss me
I wonder if you think about me too.

And what we used to do?
I miss our time together and our shared experiences.

You were the one
You were an integral part of my life.

Who'd talk and smile for half an hour
You would spend time with me and be present in our conversations.

Always new
We were always learning new things together.

I watch a re-run
I try to recreate the excitement I once felt for the shows I watched with you.

It looks a lot like you
The shows I watch remind me of you.

One star lost a family
A TV star lost their family.

One family lost a star
A family lost their TV star.

That's why I wait and watch
I'm waiting to find out what happened to you.

To find out where you are
I'm looking for any news or updates on you.

It just gets better
The more I watch, the more engrossed I become in the shows and movies.

It gives me power
Watching TV makes me feel empowered or in control.

I can watch for hours
I have no problem spending days on end watching TV.

It gives me pleasure
Watching TV brings me enjoyment and makes me happy.

It makes me better
Watching TV has a positive effect on me and improves my mood.

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