5g

About this song

"5g" is the sixth track on the album hypochondriac, released December 2, 2022. The album is his second to date, with 13 tracks in total, and it is his first full release since he signed to Columbia Records in 2021.

What it's about

The song deals with how technology and social media affect his life, pulling him between the benefits of being online and the harm it does to his mental health and relationships. He feels guilty for putting himself first and for not being able to look after himself, and he sees his phone and social media habits as something that consumes and controls him.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 11 other songs, like “Hear da wumble :3 by Oak.DLL”.
• Covered once, including “5G by user-177606669”.
• Written and produced by brakence.