Verse 1 They learned to swipe before they learned their name, A glowing screen became their windowpane. Smilin’ for pictures, hidin’ the hurt, Countin’ their worth by a number in the dirt. Verse 2 Scrollin’ through lives they think they should chase, Perfect families with a perfect face. They don’t see the edits, don’t see the lie, Just another reason to wonder “why not mine?” Pre Chorus Every post is a mirror they never asked for, Every comment cuts a little more. Chorus They’re connected, but alone at night, Chasin’ hearts just to feel alright. Words hit harder when they’re typed, And they’re growin’ up too fast online. Verse 3 One quick message you can’t take back, Rumors spread like a railroad track. Quiet at school, loud in their head, A thousand echoes of what someone said. Verse 4 Anxiety learned before their time, Self worth locked up like a county line. Smilin’ for photos, breakin’ alone, Learnin’ pain from a little phone. Pre Chorus 2 Carryin’ weight they can’t explain, Tryin’ to numb it, tryin’ to stay sane. Chorus 2 They’re connected, but they’re losin’ sleep, Livin’ for approval they’ll never keep. Every like decides their light, And they’re growin’ up too fast online. Bridge We built ’em a world with no off switch, Said “be careful,” then walked from it. They don’t need followers, they need a hand, Someone to say, “I understand.” Final Chorus They need real voices, real mistakes, Real love that don’t calculate. Not a screen that tells ’em who they are, Not a world that cuts ’em down so far. Outro If we’re listenin’, here’s the truth— This weight’s too heavy for our youth. If love means guardin’ what’s inside, Social media ain’t for kids to ride.