Entertainment

Phoenix's song 'Entertainment' delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the performative nature of life in the public eye. The lyrics open with a sense of disillusionment, questioning why someone would pretend to let go when they clearly don't want to. This sets the stage for a narrative that explores the tension between personal desires and public expectations. The repeated phrase 'low low low' suggests a diminishing sense of self or satisfaction, possibly hinting at the emotional toll of maintaining appearances.

The chorus, with its emphatic declaration of 'Entertainment,' serves as a critique of how relationships and personal struggles are often put on display for others to judge. The line 'Show them what you do with me' implies a sense of being used or manipulated for the sake of others' amusement. This is further emphasized by the contrast between what the narrator once refused to be and what others long for them to become. The desire to 'rather be alone' underscores a yearning for authenticity and solitude, away from the prying eyes of society.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of internal conflict and the struggle to reconcile one's true self with external pressures. The lyrics 'I love, I love, I love, I notice' and 'I heard it all before I died' suggest a sense of déjà vu and resignation, as if the narrator has been through this cycle of performance and disillusionment before. The phrase 'Once upon a time would take too long' indicates a disinterest in fairy-tale endings, favoring a more realistic, albeit solitary, existence. Phoenix uses 'Entertainment' to highlight the superficiality of societal expectations and the emotional cost of living up to them.