Liking From Afar

by Y. Dan Rubinstein

A modern reflection on social media relationships and digital connection.

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Lyrics

I don't know if you know what I've been up to we're all so busy all the time and do you know I don't know what you're really up to public photos, curated lines We say the happy birthdays every year But otherwise don't ever really speak Exhibitionists and Voyeurs Both we are We're strangers Liking from afar You came to visit just last week buried in your smartphone apps you photographed, you shared, all virtually a quick hello, a hug goodbye We say the happy birthdays every year But otherwise don't ever really speak Exhibitionists and Voyeurs Both we are We're strangers Liking from afar Look me in the eye Share something real Look me in the eye and tell me how you really feel We say the happy birthdays every year But otherwise don't ever really speak Exhibitionists and Voyeurs Both we are We're strangers Liking from afar

Inspiration & Story

The trigger here was Facebook happy birthday wishes. We substitute superficial online interactions for meaningful in-person ones, we've become "exhibitionists and voyeurs, strangers, liking from afar".

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