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GRWM for a day in the life of Danny Arcane doing his best social media influencer impression in his new music video for his latest release titled “Following.”
What seemingly looks like a parody video on first watch but a serious commentary on social media on first listen, “Following” follows Arcane comically reenacting a number of trendy short form video ideas commonly seen on social media.
The song reflects influences of a more mild “Song 2” by Blur or what Olivia Rodrigo would sound like if she was a 30 year old man. Stripped back electric guitar builds up to the main event, which includes a distorted guitar in the hook that leaves just enough room for the short but catchy lyrics. A delicate bridge contributes to the song's dynamic journey, similar to the Tiktok algorithm currently on your phone.
“Social media is really one of the most important channels to utilize as a music artist but it’s so exhausting. From constantly creating content to seeing the same recycled content, it really takes a toll on my mental health, especially when you realize just how fake it all really is. I wrote this at a time I was fed up with the matrix that is our social media identities and all the hate there is online, it made me feel like people only follow others on these platforms to see them fail,” said Danny Arcane.
LYRICS
They might follow
But hearts are hollow
Hello friend I’m here to borrow
Your attention or a mention
Masterclass in condescension
They show up to be seen and heard
Words to them are ways to purge
Their own toxic thoughts and verbs
What they want to be
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
Aesthetics and branding
Is so demanding
Your a person not a product
Out of my tear duct, slowly weeping
All the creeping like you're star struck
Do you really care about my well being
Or do you just like what you're seeing
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
Am I here
Do I dare
Show my hand to see who cares
Burden no one needs to bare
Content with content I need more
Tell me what you’re fighting for
Bring your shadows to the fore
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
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By Danny ArcaneGRWM for a day in the life of Danny Arcane doing his best social media influencer impression in his new music video for his latest release titled “Following.”
What seemingly looks like a parody video on first watch but a serious commentary on social media on first listen, “Following” follows Arcane comically reenacting a number of trendy short form video ideas commonly seen on social media.
The song reflects influences of a more mild “Song 2” by Blur or what Olivia Rodrigo would sound like if she was a 30 year old man. Stripped back electric guitar builds up to the main event, which includes a distorted guitar in the hook that leaves just enough room for the short but catchy lyrics. A delicate bridge contributes to the song's dynamic journey, similar to the Tiktok algorithm currently on your phone.
“Social media is really one of the most important channels to utilize as a music artist but it’s so exhausting. From constantly creating content to seeing the same recycled content, it really takes a toll on my mental health, especially when you realize just how fake it all really is. I wrote this at a time I was fed up with the matrix that is our social media identities and all the hate there is online, it made me feel like people only follow others on these platforms to see them fail,” said Danny Arcane.
LYRICS
They might follow
But hearts are hollow
Hello friend I’m here to borrow
Your attention or a mention
Masterclass in condescension
They show up to be seen and heard
Words to them are ways to purge
Their own toxic thoughts and verbs
What they want to be
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
Aesthetics and branding
Is so demanding
Your a person not a product
Out of my tear duct, slowly weeping
All the creeping like you're star struck
Do you really care about my well being
Or do you just like what you're seeing
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
Am I here
Do I dare
Show my hand to see who cares
Burden no one needs to bare
Content with content I need more
Tell me what you’re fighting for
Bring your shadows to the fore
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end
It don’t bother me
I don't care who you're trying to be
Why do you play pretend
They just follow to see the end