Life in our modern era isn't quite the flying-cars utopia we imagined it would be. Bo Burnham captures the mundane reality of contemporary existence through a self-deprecating lens, depicting daily life filled with late mornings, basic self-care struggles, and attempts at wellness that don't quite work out. The repeated line about "living in the future" becomes increasingly ironic as the song progresses, highlighting how despite our technological advances and supposed progress, we're still dealing with very human issues like depression, loneliness, and self-doubt. The contrast between the imagined future (having a family, being productive) and reality (crocheting alone, taking hours to start the day) creates a relatable commentary on the gap between expectations and reality in modern life.
