Flip Phones
sjowgren Lyrics

The lyrics to sjowgren’s “Flip Phones” express a feeling of detachment and loss of control in today’s modern society. The first few lines describe the singer losing their opinions in a “vanity sweat,” highlighting the superficiality and shallowness of modern life. The lack of cursive in the living room adds to the sense of artificiality while recognizing that the singer is still alive – “I ain’t dead yet.” The next lines describe a long, winding road that the singer has been following, but they still feel “artificial” in today’s society where moderation leads to being caught in a storm. The line “we levitate but then the grass ain’t quite so strong” juxtaposes the sense of floating above life’s problems with a recognition that even the best things have their downsides. The chorus asks how people coped before the advent of flip phones, but acknowledges that “a generation lost its shit” upon their introduction.

The second verse continues the themes of losing control and artificiality. The singer faces their demons and places counterfeit bets, perhaps indicating a sense of gambling or risk-taking that is not based in reality. The reference to cold wedding season and midnight sweats adds to a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with modern life. The use of the term “everyone” conveys a sense of universality – that the feeling of artificiality and loss of control is pervasive in society. The chorus repeats the same themes, with the singer recognizing that they are about to lose control and looking for one more thing to soothe their soul. The repetition of the line “these days are out of control” emphasizes the chaos and lack of direction in modern life.