[Verse 1]
I'm still smoking 'cause I read somewhere
If I quit before I'm 26
I'll be fine so I'm lying to myself
While I light another cigarette
I'm addicted to my phone
Getting anxious every time that it's out of reach
I lie awake, screen right up in my face
And I wonder why I can't sleep
[Chorus]
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
[Verse 2]
I saw these awful things in a documentary
Decided I would stop eating meat
To save the planet, 'til I was like, "Damnit"
I didn't even last a week
So pretty perfect on the surface, but the truth is
I don't wanna be that guy
But I got a script, better stick to it
My label's telling me I gotta lie
[Chorus]
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
They'll never see that side of me
Oh, can you see the irony?
[Verse 3]
I just got a new tattoo, I'm embarrassed
'Cause I didn't even tell my own mom
So every time I'm home visiting my parents
I always keep my sweater on
I don’t care if it's the truth or not
All I care about is gettin' likes
Reading the comments like everybody's honest
When they're cheering for my fake life
[Chorus]
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
They'll never see that side of me
Oh, can you see the irony?
[Bridge]
'Cause I'm only human after all
Put a filter on and make it look natural
'Cause I'm only human after all
Put a filter on and make it look natural
Can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
[Chorus]
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
But everybody's tryna be
Can't you see the irony?
[Outro]
Oh, can you see the irony?
Irony was written by Petter Tarland & Paro & Christopher.
Irony was produced by HEDEGAARD & Nicklas Elmark & Brandon Beal & Christopher.
Christopher released Irony on Fri Oct 05 2018.
I wanted to write a personal song that’s totally raw and from the heart. I offer my perspective on everyday issues that can have huge consequences for people in the long run. We portray a seemingly perfect life, but we often avoid talking about our struggles and insecurities. I think we’d all like t...