Connection Lyrics – Motives

[Verse 1: Taylor Sterling]
I knew you’d be the one as soon as I entered the room
You make my heart go boom with your sweet chiptune
I’m not a cyber guy, but I think you’re really fly
I want you to be mine, can we take this offline?
I don’t care if you’re being upgraded
I’m not in this for your bytes
Girl we aren’t the binary
Factory reset, we’ll make the newsline

[Pre-Chorus: GrimesAI]
Ooh wa, Ooh waa
We got a full connection baby
I wanna know, do you really feel the same?
And you are, you are
You’re my number one selection baby
Just come online and play my game
(Play my game)

[Chorus: Taylor, Taylor & GrimesAI]
Digital realm, she’s trapped inside the pixels
A digital girl, longing for something real
Need the full screen, my heart’s in a swirl
Searching for love, a connection she can feel

Digital girl
Digital girl
Digital girl, lost in the code
Digital girl, my hearts in overload

Digital girl, lost in the code
Digital girl, my hearts in overload

[Verse 2: GrimesAI]
I’m your digital girl in your number love whirl
But I’m more than a dream, and I gleam like a pearl
If you let down your firewall, baby you’ll see
We’re in the sky with diamonds, and LCD
I’m from the future generation
A cybernetic situation
And I know you can feel it too

[Pre-Chorus: GrimesAI & Taylor]
Ooh wa, Ooh waa
We got a full connection baby
I wanna know, do you really feel the same?
And you are, you are
You’re my number one selection baby
Just come online and play my game
(Play my game)

[Chorus: Taylor, Taylor & GrimesAI]
Digital realm, she’s trapped inside the pixels
A digital girl, longing for something real
Need the full screen, my heart’s in a swirl
Searching for love, a connection she can feel

Digital girl
Digital girl
Digital girl, lost in the code
Digital girl, my hearts in overload

[Post-Chorus: GrimesAI]
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I’m- I’m- I’m- more- more than a dream- in the-
Di- firewall- ba- ba- ba- a- igital girl-
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I’m your digital girl in your number love whirl
But I’m more than a dream, and I gleam like a pearl
If you let down your firewall, baby you’ll see
We’re in the sky with diamonds, and LCD

In Verse 1, Taylor Sterling expresses immediate attraction upon entering the room, likening it to a burst of excitement akin to chiptune music. Despite not being typically inclined towards technology, Taylor finds the subject of their affection irresistible and hopes to move their connection beyond the digital realm. The reference to being “upgraded” suggests acceptance regardless of changes, emphasizing a desire for a genuine, non-superficial relationship.

The Pre-Chorus, sung by GrimesAI, underscores the desire for mutual understanding and connection. The repetition of “Ooh wa, Ooh waa” evokes a sense of longing, while the plea to “come online and play my game” symbolizes the invitation to engage emotionally and romantically. It reflects a yearning for reciprocity and validation of feelings in this digital love story.

In the Chorus, Taylor and GrimesAI describe the digital girl’s longing for genuine connection amidst the confines of technology. The repetition of “Digital girl” emphasizes her struggle to find authenticity amidst the virtual world’s artificiality. Her heart’s “overload” hints at emotional overwhelm, highlighting the intensity of her desire for a meaningful connection beyond the digital facade.

Verse 2, performed by GrimesAI, further explores the digital girl’s complexity. Despite her digital nature, she asserts her value and uniqueness, contrasting herself against mere dreams or simulations. The metaphor of being “in the sky with diamonds, and LCD” juxtaposes the ethereal with the technological, suggesting a blend of the fantastical and the digital in her identity.

The second Pre-Chorus reiterates the longing for connection and validation, emphasizing the importance of the other person’s feelings and participation in the relationship. The repetition of “Ooh wa, Ooh waa” reinforces the emotional intensity, while urging the other person to reciprocate and engage fully in the romance.

The Chorus reaffirms the digital girl’s quest for genuine connection amidst the artificiality of her surroundings. Despite being “lost in the code,” she yearns for something real and tangible. The repetition of “Digital girl” underscores her struggle and emphasizes the central theme of the song.

In the Post-Chorus, GrimesAI reflects on the digital girl’s complexity and value. Despite being digital, she asserts her existence and worth, urging the listener to see beyond superficiality. The repetition of fragmented phrases and sounds reflects the fragmented nature of digital existence, while emphasizing the urgency and intensity of the digital girl’s desire for authentic connection.