Video Games
Tiffi Lyrics
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All those eyes on me made me nervous
But the internet raised me, and it fucked me up
And now I've gone crazy
I can't love myself until somebody else does
And I didn't think that I would want your thoughts
But I guess that I do
But I guess that I will
'Cause you play video games
And I just wait 'til you're done
I guess I've got all day for you
To make some time for me
And only stupid girls act like this
But I guess that's what I am
You play video gamеs
And I just wait 'til you're done
Always thought I'd be indеpendent
Pride myself in isolation
But every birthday is coming up
I revert to my old ways and now I'm stuck
Convincing myself I'm okay
And I didn't think that I would want your thoughts
But I guess that I do
And I didn't think that I would wait so long
But I guess that I will
'Cause you play video games
And I just wait 'til you're done
I guess I've got all day for you
To make some time for me
And only stupid girls act like this
But I guess that's what I am
You play video games
And I just wait 'til you're done
I expend my feelings on you for no reason
I think it's just so that I can feel something
'Cause sometimes I think that I'm broken
But with you, I can call it hopeless
I don't mind the lie
You play video games
And I just wait 'til you're done
And you say goodbye
I guess I've got all day for you
To make some time for me
And only stupid girls act like this
But I guess that's what I am
You play video games and I just wait
You play video games and I just wait
You play video games and I just wait 'til you're done
The lyrics of Tiffi's song "Video Games" are a reflection of the artist's personal struggles with the impact of social media and the internet on her life. She admits to being uncomfortable with attention and how the internet became her primary source of influence, leading her to feel mentally and emotionally disturbed. Thus, Tiffi indicates the feeling of emptiness and a longing for validation from others, expressing her desire to be loved by someone before she could love herself.
Tiffi acknowledges that her isolation and pride in independence were temporary measures. The artist recognizes her weakness, admitting that she reverts to old habits on her birthday. The song shows her waiting for someone to finish playing video games, revealing how she spends her time on someone who doesn't give her much in return. However, Tiffi still clings to the false hope that someday he might give her some attention. She confesses to investing all her feelings and effort into someone without any reciprocation. Tiffi explores the idea of hopelessness and brokenness, suggesting that only in the presence of an individual in a hopeless situation that she feels less broken, but unfortunately, the feeling is temporary.
In summary, "Video Games" is a powerful yet melancholic song that explores the inner struggles of artists on their journey to follow their passion. It also reflects on the negative effects of social media and the internet on mental health and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Never been one for attention
I've never been someone who likes being in the spotlight
All those eyes on me made me nervous
When people pay too much attention to me, it makes me anxious
But the internet raised me, and it fucked me up
I feel like I grew up on the internet, and it's had a negative impact on me
And now I've gone crazy
I feel like I'm losing my mind
I can't love myself until somebody else does
I don't have much self-love, and I rely on others to make me feel loved
And I didn't think that I would want your thoughts
I didn't expect to care about your opinion
But I guess that I do
But I do care
And I didn't think that I would wait so long
I didn't realize how long I would wait for you
But I guess that I will
But I will wait for you
'Cause you play video games
I'm waiting for you to finish playing video games
And I just wait 'til you're done
I'm just waiting around for you to be ready for me
I guess I've got all day for you
I have nothing else going on, so I can wait for you
To make some time for me
To prioritize spending time with me
And only stupid girls act like this
I know this behavior isn't smart
But I guess that's what I am
But I can't help how I feel
Always thought I'd be independent
I always thought I'd be self-sufficient
Pride myself in isolation
I used to take pride in being alone
But every birthday is coming up
But every time my birthday comes around
I revert to my old ways and now I'm stuck
I go back to my old habits, and I feel stuck in them
Convincing myself I'm okay
Trying to convince myself that everything is alright
I expend my feelings on you for no reason
I pour my emotions onto you without any real cause
I think it's just so that I can feel something
I do it in order to experience some kind of emotion
'Cause sometimes I think that I'm broken
Because I often feel like there's something wrong with me
But with you, I can call it hopeless
But when I'm with you, I can accept that it's hopeless
I don't mind the lie
I'm okay with deceiving myself
And you say goodbye
When you leave
You play video games and I just wait
While you're gaming, I'm just waiting for my turn
You play video games and I just wait 'til you're done
I'm waiting for you to finish before we can do anything else
Writer(s): Tiffany Yang
Contributed by Isabella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@seanm.4959
Just letting you know, this Hawaii boy listening to your songs thinks it's awesome that you used an ukulele in this song.
@bigwheel9468
Relationships are temporary, ranked is forever
@Straightforward-iPhone-Tips
Cruising to this with my windows down is heavenly
@rainbootsandroses
You and Liana Flores are two artists I want to never stop putting out music, you two never miss <3
@dj.culture6590
i can't believe you haven't got 3 million subscribers...
your voice. your tone. great sound.
@ynjhlvs
tiffi never misses! such a cute song my love! <33
@rainbootsandroses
I literally cannot stop listening to this it’s so good!!
@MreowMeowCat
best song on the album
@ferryhariyanto5816
Damn, I finally found this song!!!
@DaYouKlu
This song is Amazing! ty for making it <3