Drugs & The Internet
Lauv Lyrics
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She walked out, said I was boring
About 3 AM, that's when I called my friends
We hit the bar, sent myself flying
Shit, I said I'm never trying
'Til the bitter end, but every now and then
I wonder what it feels like to be more than I am
Ah, shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
And I don't wanna base my actions
On reactions or the things they say
And I don't wanna hit delete
On all the parts of me that they might hate
So now I'm laying in my bed
And I can't get out my head
It's all because, all because
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
(Ooh)
I sold my soul (ooh)
And all I got (still hasn't hit him yet, ooh)
Likes from strangers, love on the internet (ooh)
Drugs and the internet
I wonder what it feels like
To be more than I am, I am
The lyrics to Lauv's song "Drugs & the Internet" explore the themes of loneliness, addiction, and the transformative power of social media. In the first verse, Lauv sings about a woman leaving him because he was "boring," which leads him to seek out a night of drinking and drug use with friends. However, he acknowledges that while these temporary distractions may alleviate his feelings of inadequacy, they do not address the underlying issues that led him to seek out these vices in the first place. Lauv questions whether his choices have made him a "winner" or only isolated him further from genuine connection.
In the chorus, Lauv repeats the line "I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet," which serves as a metaphor for the ways in which social media and digital communication have replaced face-to-face interactions. The line "Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette" suggests that this cycle of loneliness and addiction may be inherited or passed down from one generation to the next. In the second verse, Lauv articulates his desire to live authentically and not be swayed by the opinions of others, but confesses that he cannot entirely escape the lure of validation that comes from online popularity.
Overall, "Drugs & the Internet" presents a nuanced and relatable portrait of the ways in which modern technology can both alleviate and exacerbate feelings of loneliness and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
Another life, another story
The singer is reflecting on a new situation or chapter in his life.
She walked out, said I was boring
His partner left him, telling him he was uninteresting.
About 3 AM, that's when I called my friends
In his loneliness, he called his acquaintances at an early hour.
We hit the bar, sent myself flying
He and his friends went to a bar, and he consumed a lot of alcohol.
Shit, I said I'm never trying
The singer expressed disbelief that he would ever try drugs, but he succumbed to temptation.
'Til the bitter end, but every now and then
I wonder what it feels like to be more than I am
He tried to avoid drugs or risky behavior, but sometimes he still wonders what it feels like to live a different life.
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
He gave up his real-life social circle and replaced them with drug use and time spent online.
Ah shit, am I a winner yet?
He questions whether he is successful because of these choices.
Look quick, is he a winner yet?
The singer sarcastically invites others to see if he has achieved success through his vices.
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
His mother is also struggling with addiction.
And I don't wanna base my actions
On reactions or the things they say
He doesn't want to make decisions based on the opinions of others.
And I don't wanna hit delete
On all the parts of me that they might hate
He is hesitant to let go of his true self, even if others disapprove.
So now I'm laying in my bed
And I can't get out my head
He is consumed by regret and other negative thoughts.
It's all because, all because
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
He attributes his current state to his poor choices.
I sold my soul
He feels like he gave away his values and morals in favor of drugs and other distractions.
And all I got
Likes from strangers, love on the internet
Drugs and the internet
He realizes that the things he gained are not fulfilling or real, but rather shallow and temporary.
I wonder what it feels like
To be more than I am, I am
He still ponders what it would be like to live a different life and be more successful or fulfilled.
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
He repeats that he hasn't fully realized the consequences of his actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Leff, Johnny Simpson, Jonathan Bellion, Michael Matosic, Michael Pollack
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Another life
Another story
She walked out
Said I was boring
About 3AM
That's when I called my friends
We hit the bar
Sent myself flying
Shit I said
I'm never trying
Til' the bitter end
But every now and then
I wonder what it feels like
To be more than I am
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit
Am I winner yet?
Look quick
Is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit
Am I winner yet?
Look quick
Hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Still hasn't hit him yet
And I don't wanna base my actions on reactions or the things they say
And I don't wanna hit delete on all
The parts of me that they might hate
Now I'm laying in my bed
And I can't get out my head
It's all because, all because
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit
Am I winner yet?
Look quick
Is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah, shit
Am I winner yet?
Look quick
Hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Still hasn't hit him yet
Still hasn't hit him yet
I sold my soul
And all I got
Is likes from strangers
Love on the internet
Drugs and the internet
I wonder what it feels like
To be more than I am
I am
Hehehe
[LYRIC]
Another life, another story
She walked out, said I was boring
About 3 AM, that's when I called my friends
We hit the bar, sent myself flying
Shit, I said I'm never trying
'Til the bitter end, but every now and then
I wonder what it feels like to be more than I am
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
And I don't wanna base my actions
On reactions or the things they say
And I don't wanna hit delete
On all the parts of me that they might hate
So now I'm laying in my bed
And I can't get out my head
It's all because, all because
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, is he a winner yet?
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
I traded all my friends for drugs and the internet
Ah shit, am I a winner yet?
Look quick, hasn't hit him yet
Mom's back home with a drink and a cigarette
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
Ooh, ooh
Still hasn't hit him yet
(Ooh)
I sold my soul (Ooh, still hasn't hit him yet)
And all I got (Ooh)
Likes from strangers, love on the internet (Ooh)
Drugs and the internet
I wonder what it feels like
To be more than I am, I am
Shelly Sharma
It makes me angry how talented Artists like Lauv doesn't get the recognition they deserve. He's so talented and getting better and better. Internet do your work and give this kid all the love he deserves.
Naddy
Ikr 😭💜
Carlin Vivian
Dang right. Lauv is quite ok in the term of fame but not as big as some out there who don't even write or produce their own songs
Siddhi Shinde
And now BTS liked his tweet😻
umesh prasad
Alec benjamin is better than him...
Copy Kat
No no, let's keep our Lauv in a secret, he deserves the real fans instead of hype (okay, I'm just jealous😅)
Mylou Joores
the ending is so well made... he realizes as he's falling apart that none of these 'people' around him are real, they're not his friends and if he's struggling, he's alone and likes aren't going to do much. that's so sad, the realization that you were alone in it all along
「我懂你的意思，但是你要相信生命啊。」
I can't express how grateful I am to heard this song, it's been in loop the whole night for me.
It was very vulnerable to admit to the world that we are in a hell mess of our life, and then transform this vulnerability into something so beautifully made, the vibe, the chorus, the melody, the lyrics and everything, just showing me that, it's OK to be vulnerable, it's OK to tell people you're hating yourself now, it's OK.
And the best thing more than OK is, you made this song, show the whole world, how brave this could be, and how music can drag someone like me who've been through something like this out of her mess.
Thank you Lauv, thank you just for you existing here and now, making music, be who you are, just, thank you.😌
Patrick Hanson
This is actually one of the most depressing and disturbing things ever, and to a happy pop beat... Lauv tries to get through to us, not your typical person.
mtt
I was hoping I wasn't the only one who still listens to this song...