Cyber Stockholm Syndrome
Cyber Stockholm Syndrome

Rina Sawayama - Cyber Stockholm Syndrome Lyrics

In an era where digital connections often replace physical ones, this song paints a vivid picture of the paradoxical loneliness and comfort found in online spaces. The protagonist is both a captive and a willing participant in her own isolation, akin to… Read more

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Cyber Stockholm Syndrome Lyrics

Girl in the corner, stirring her soda
Biting the shit out of her straw
Ready to go out, only her body tells her no

Pretty but sad inside
Isn't she beautiful?
Queen of the ball even when she's home alone

And she said "I'm not here for love tonight
The way you touch just don't feel right
Used to feeling things so cold
Minimizing windows
Pictures lit by electric lights
Fiction/fact boundaries collide
Find me in my palm so bright
Cyber Stockholm Syndrome"

Came here on my own, party on my phone
Came here on my own but I start to feel alone
Better late than never so I'll be alright
Happiest whenever I'm with you online

Better together
Ever the overrated touch
I am connected, I am the girl you want to watch
Lips full of glitter glow
Spinning like mirror balls
Phone in a strobe, stuck in a crazy cyberworld

And she said "I'm not here for love tonight
The way you touch just don't feel right
Used to feeling things so cold
Cyber Stockholm Syndrome

Came here on my own, party on my phone
Came here on my own but I start to feel alone
Better late than never so I'll be alright
Happiest whenever I'm with you online
In my 4x3 they can't get to me
Free to roam all over my cyber fantasy
Better late than never but I am alright
Happiest whenever I'm with you online

Now you see her flying hi-speed
Across the distant galaxy
Candy cane your heart out
Burn bright, don't burn out

Came here on my own, party on my phone
Came here on my own but I start to feel alone
Better late than never so I'll be alright
Happiest whenever I'm with you online

Writer(s): Rina Sawayama
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Cyber Stockholm Syndrome?

In an era where digital connections often replace physical ones, this song paints a vivid picture of the paradoxical loneliness and comfort found in online spaces. The protagonist is both a captive and a willing participant in her own isolation, akin to Stockholm Syndrome but in a cyber context. She revels in the attention she receives online, yet yearns for genuine human connection. The lyrics highlight the dichotomy between our real-life selves and our curated online personas. Despite the glittering allure of the virtual world, it's clear that there's an underlying sadness and longing for something more authentic. It's a poignant commentary on how technology can both connect us and leave us feeling profoundly alone. #DigitalAge #LonelinessInCrowds #VirtualVsReality

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