Following

GRWM for a day in the life of Danny Arcane doing his best social media influencer impression in his new music video for his latest release titled “Following.” What seemingly looks like a parody video on first watch but a serious commentary on social media on first listen, “Following” follows Arcane comically reenacting a number of trendy short form video ideas commonly seen on social media. The song reflects influences of a more mild “Song 2” by Blur or what Olivia Rodrigo would sound like if she was a 30 year old man. Stripped back electric guitar builds up to the main event, which includes a distorted guitar in the hook that leaves just enough room for the short but catchy lyrics. A delicate bridge contributes to the song's dynamic journey, similar to the Tiktok algorithm currently on your phone. “Social media is really one of the most important channels to utilize as a music artist but it’s so exhausting. From constantly creating content to seeing the same recycled content, it really takes a toll on my mental health, especially when you realize just how fake it all really is. I wrote this at a time I was fed up with the matrix that is our social media identities and all the hate there is online, it made me feel like people only follow others on these platforms to see them fail,” said Danny Arcane. LYRICS They might follow But hearts are hollow Hello friend I’m here to borrow Your attention or a mention Masterclass in condescension They show up to be seen and heard Words to them are ways to purge Their own toxic thoughts and verbs What they want to be It don’t bother me I don't care who you're trying to be Why do you play pretend They just follow to see the end Aesthetics and branding Is so demanding Your a person not a product Out of my tear duct, slowly weeping All the creeping like you're star struck Do you really care about my well being Or do you just like what you're seeing It don’t bother me I don't care who you're trying to be Why do you play pretend They just follow to see the end Am I here Do I dare Show my hand to see who cares Burden no one needs to bare Content with content I need more Tell me what you’re fighting for Bring your shadows to the fore It don’t bother me I don't care who you're trying to be Why do you play pretend They just follow to see the end It don’t bother me I don't care who you're trying to be Why do you play pretend They just follow to see the end