Screen Time (feat. Hoshi)

Epik High's song "Screen Time (feat. Hoshi)" delves into the emotional turmoil of a breakup in the modern, digitally connected world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone struggling to move on from a past relationship, constantly checking their phone for updates on their ex. This behavior highlights the difficulty of letting go when social media and digital communication keep the past ever-present. The repeated question, "어떻게 지내?" (How are you doing?), underscores the lingering concern and unresolved feelings that haunt the narrator.

The song also explores the contrasting ways people cope with breakups. While the narrator is stuck in a cycle of checking their phone and reminiscing, their ex seems to be moving on effortlessly, as indicated by the lines, "너의 글에서 미소띈 사진에서 / 내 헛된 걱정 무색할 만큼 잘 지내서" (In your posts and smiling photos / You seem to be doing so well that my worries seem pointless). This contrast amplifies the narrator's sense of isolation and emotional struggle, making their pain feel even more acute.

Metaphorically, the song uses "screen time" to represent the emotional distance and the artificial connection maintained through digital means. The line "I'm sick of all this screen time" encapsulates the frustration and exhaustion that come from trying to hold onto a relationship through a screen. The song poignantly captures the modern dilemma of dealing with heartbreak in an age where digital footprints make it hard to truly let go.