Here & Now

I.

We get into fight or flight mode

Even when we’re just on our phones

The clickbaits, the trolls, the angry comments,

Who are we even talking to there?

Chorus.

While we try to fix what’s broken

Don’t you ever, ever forget

There are things to be grateful for

A lot to be hopeful for

We’ve made so much progress.

And when you feel like you’re in danger

Take a moment, look around

You are actually safe

Don’t get drowned in the hate

Reconnect to here and now.

II.

Sometimes it’s hard to say if

I’m still the one who’s in control

What I think, what I feel, and what I believe,

Or if the hive mind’s ruling me.

(Repeat chorus)

Bridge.

When was the last time

You tried to know someone

Not just win approval?

When was the last time

You let you be bored

Not constantly turned on?

(Repeat chorus)