We Are...
MØ Noah Cyrus Lyrics
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I turn you on
Wanna belong, so I go to the mall
And I buy it all
(All on) Thank God it's the weekend
(My squad) Got time, we can waste it
(Don't know) Should we drive to the sunset or the fire?
We are fucked
These days we only follow
These days we're feeling hollow
"Get paid", the only motto
We are fucked
They say "it all gets better"
They say "it won't last forever"
Then someone pulls the trigger
We are fucked
The fame, the fame
I want to hear my name
And I don't care what for
I'll change the world
Save all the trees and birds
But first I'll grab a Starbucks then I'll get to work
(All on) Thank God it's the weekend
(My squad) Got time we can waste it
(Don't know) Should we drive to the sunset or the fire?
(It's like) We live in a bubble pretending it's cuz we are young
We are fucked
These days we only follow
These days we're feeling hollow
Get paid the only motto
We are fucked
They say "it all gets better"
They say "it won't last forever"
Then someone pulls the trigger
We are fucked
We've got hearts in the right places
But we're still a danger to ourselves
Maybe it's 'cause we are young
Thank God it's the weekend
Should we drive to the sunset or the fire?
We are fucked
These days we only follow
These days we're feeling hollow
Get paid the only motto
We are fucked
They say "it all gets better"
They say "it won't last forever"
Then someone pulls the trigger
We are fucked (and I don't, and I don't know why)
We've got hearts in the right places
But we're still a danger to ourselves
Maybe it's 'cause we are young
We are fucked
The lyrics of MØ and Noah Cyrus's song We Are... describe the lifestyle of young people in today's society. The song points out the significant changes in society and the challenges that young people face. The lyrics talk about the almost addictive nature of social media, how it is possible to buy happiness, and how the weekend and making money are the only things that seem to matter to society.
The song also talks about the sense of being lost and feeling like there is no real direction or purpose in life. The lyrics mention wanting to change the world and make it a better place, but then the singer talks about stopping at Starbucks first, implying that society is more focused on materialism and self-fulfillment than fixing global issues.
The song contains a strong theme of society being "fucked." It's as if young people are aware of issues but don't know how to tackle them, leading them to feel helpless and hopeless. The chorus repeats that phrase, and the lyrics suggest that young people are feeling hollow and follow trends, and the only real motivation is getting paid.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is great, I write then hit update
I'm constantly online, sharing my life with others, but I'm never really present in the moment.
I turn you on
I crave attention and validation from others, and I'm willing to do anything to get it.
Wanna belong, so I go to the mall
I'm searching for a sense of identity and community, but I'm looking for it in material possessions and consumerism.
And I buy it all
I think that buying things will make me happy and fill the void, but it only leaves me feeling empty and unsatisfied.
Thank God it's the weekend
I live for the weekends and escape from my mundane life, but it's only a temporary fix to my problems.
Got time, we can waste it
I have no real purpose or direction in life, so I spend my time on frivolous activities and distractions.
Should we drive to the sunset or the fire?
I'm indecisive and have no idea what I want, so I just go along with what others want to do.
We live in a bubble pretending it's 'cause we are young
We think that our age is an excuse for our reckless behavior and lack of responsibility, but in reality we're just avoiding facing our problems.
These days we only follow
We're too afraid to think for ourselves and take risks, so we just follow the crowd and conform to society's expectations.
These days we're feeling hollow
We have no real sense of purpose or fulfillment, and we're constantly searching for something to fill the void.
"Get paid", the only motto
We prioritize money over everything else, even if it means sacrificing our own passions and values.
They say "it all gets better"
We've been told that things will improve with time, but we're skeptical about that actually happening.
They say "it won't last forever"
We're afraid of change and don't know what the future holds, so we cling to the present and resist moving forward.
Then someone pulls the trigger
Tragic events can happen unexpectedly and shatter our illusions of safety and control.
The fame, the fame
We want to be recognized and validated by others, even if it means sacrificing our own authenticity and values.
I want to hear my name
We're desperate for attention and recognition, and we'll do anything to get it.
And I don't care what for
We don't care about the consequences of our actions, as long as we get the validation and attention we crave.
I'll change the world
We have grandiose ambitions and unrealistic expectations for ourselves, but we don't know how to achieve them.
Save all the trees and birds
We care about the environment and social issues, but we don't know how to actually make a difference.
But first I'll grab a Starbucks then I'll get to work
We prioritize our own comfort and convenience over actually taking action and making a difference in the world.
We've got hearts in the right places
We have good intentions and care about others, but we lack the skills and knowledge to actually make a difference.
But we're still a danger to ourselves
Our reckless and impulsive behavior can lead to self-destructive actions and harm to ourselves.
Maybe it's 'cause we are young
Our youth and inexperience can be excuses for our mistakes and shortcomings, but ultimately we need to take responsibility for our actions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALI PAYAMI, MARTIN SANDBERG, NOAH CYRUS, SAVAN KOTECHA
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