[Verse 1]
Tiny hands on plastic keys
Birthday cake
Channel three
I learned my letters from the screen
Not from any magazine
After school
I’d race the sun
Say “one more round
” then “just one”
Next thing that I know
It’s dawn
Eyes on fire
Curtains drawn
[Chorus]
I’m still here
I never changed
Thirty years old and I’m stuck in the game
Said I’d quit
But I press “continue” again
Hit restart
I swear I’ll leave
Then I chase that easy win I need
Every level just pulls me back the same
I’m addicted to these video games
[Verse 2]
Missed a call and burned my food
Late on rent
But I’ve got loot
Friends got kids and second cars
I got trophies
High score stars
They go out
I stay inside
Blaming “lag” for wasted time
Tell myself I’m gonna log off
Hand keeps reaching for that power-on
[Chorus]
I’m still here
I never changed
Thirty years old and I’m stuck in the game
Said I’d quit
But I press “continue” again
Hit restart
I swear I’ll leave
Then I chase that easy win I need
Every level just pulls me back the same
I’m addicted to these video games
[Bridge]
Do I pause
Or do I play
Can I grow up
And still be this way
If I learn to lose
Can I still have fun
Or am I just scared
Of the day it’s done (hey!)
[Chorus]
I’m still here
I never changed
Thirty years old and I’m stuck in the game
Said I’d quit
But I press “continue” again
Hit restart
I swear I’ll leave
Then I chase that easy win I need
Every level just pulls me back the same
I’m addicted to these video games