Televised
Hunny Lyrics
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Cheap tricks and fortune in a flash
She hits rewind to make it last, crying
Oh, she's so bright
I can't believe my eyes
Oh, she's so bright
I can't believe my eyes
Oh, I'm in paradise
Show me heart break a thousand times
I don't care to be or be caught without sweet misery by my side
Wide awake and paper thin
Played to anything that's televised
It's safe to say my ignorance stayed a bliss is why
I'll fade in tonight
'Cause she's so bright
'Cause she's so bright
This modern life is so boring
All is fair in love and war
It's for the best
As insatiable an appetite be put to rest
And she's so bright
I can't believe my eyes
Oh, I'm in paradise
Show me heart break a thousand times
I don't care to be or be caught without sweet misery by my side
Wide awake and paper thin
Played to anything that's televised
It's safe to say my ignorance stayed a bliss is why
I'll fade in tonight
'Cause she's so bright
She's so bright, she's so bright
She is so bright
The HUNNY song "Televised" is about the falsity of modern life and how people get caught up in it. The lyrics suggest that people have an insatiable appetite for distraction and entertainment to escape their boredom and the harsh realities of life. The use of "televised" in the title appears to reference the media and how television specifically has contributed to this culture of escapism. To address this issue, the singer is proposing that we embrace our pain and experiences, even if they are not always enjoyable, as they give our lives meaning and depth. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more personal, and it's suggested that the central character is perhaps struggling with a relationship. They seem so taken with their partner that they are willing to endure the ups and downs of love, or "sweet misery," to keep them close. The overall message of the song is that despite the discomfort and the dangers of being "wide awake and paper thin," it's better to experience life in all its complexity instead of seeking refuge in easy entertainment like television.
Interestingly, the use of "she" in the song is ambiguous, and we cannot fully determine who the character is or what their relationship with the singer is. We can make guesses about a romantic partner, but it could also be an allusion to the self, with the singer celebrating the self's ability to withstand challenges and difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a Tylenol, took long enough to get back here, crying
After experiencing difficult times, Tylenol had to be used to relieve pain and it took a long time to get back to a more positive state.
Cheap tricks and fortune in a flash
The use of quick, unauthentic methods for success and good luck coming and going quickly
She hits rewind to make it last, crying
Wanting to relive past happy moments to prolong the feeling, but ultimately realizing it's impossible and causing sadness.
Oh, she's so bright
I can't believe my eyes
The person they are admiring is seemingly perfect and amazing, causing disbelief and awe.
Oh, I'm in paradise
Show me heart break a thousand times
I don't care to be or be caught without sweet misery by my side
Despite the possibility of heartbreak, being with the person they admire is worth all the pain and misery that could come from it.
Wide awake and paper thin
Played to anything that's televised
It's safe to say my ignorance stayed a bliss is why
I'll fade in tonight
'Cause she's so bright
'Cause she's so bright
Being easily influenced by the media and not questioning it has led to ignorance and a false sense of happiness, causing them to fade away while still being captivated by the person they admire.
This modern life is so boring
All is fair in love and war
It's for the best
As insatiable an appetite be put to rest
The person is bored with the modern world and acknowledges that love and war can both cause pain, but continuing to seek out desires endlessly is not healthy.
And she's so bright
I can't believe my eyes
Reiterating their amazement at the person they admire.
She's so bright, she's so bright
She is so bright
Continuing to describe the person as seemingly perfect and amazing.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.