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write a song that feels like it's only about one thing, even if it is, because I want every person that listens to it to be able to internalize it and have it translate it to whatever experience they're going through is. That being said, I think music videos are a fun way to articulate exactly what the song means to you. To me, this song is just about my relationship with the internet, so that's the premise of this video." The video shows
Finneas scrolling through social media, with the shot sometimes showing his reflection. As he scrolls through the phone, it shows protests, the US election, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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