“Artificial Light” is the emotional core of THE I/O—a reflection on what it means to be human, to love, and to create in a world overwhelmed by digital noise and disconnection.
It questions whether the internet has made real intimacy and true artistry impossible, capturing a deep sadness over the s...
[Verse]
Blue horizons just keep reminding me
It’s all right timing
Right where we’re supposed to be
Oh, but the world is gonna spin babe
Spin out of control again
Right around the corner, it’s dangerous to try to pretend
[Pre-Chorus]
Stars in the distance
Make us feel one in a billion
But if everyone’s an artist
Does anyone know what art is?
[Chorus]
(Ooh, Ooh)
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
(Ooh, Ooh)
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
[Verse]
Big full moons it breaks my to heart to see
Ocean views but you stare at a your screens
Oh, and the world is gonna spin babe
Spin out of control again
But what about the magic we all used to believe in
[Pre-Chorus]
The stars in the distance
Make us feel one in a billion
But if everyone’s an artist
Does anyone know what art is?
[Chorus]
(Ooh, Ooh)
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
(Ooh, Ooh)
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
[Outro]
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
Taking pictures of your life, under artificial light
Artificial Light was written by Zoya & Nick Smith & Arya Gaston & Aiida & Austin Sexton.
Artificial Light was produced by Nick Smith & Arya Gaston.
Zoya released Artificial Light on Fri Jul 18 2025.