Poetry Analysis

Intro

Original Poetry

Translation

Intro

[Soft synths, controller clicks, notification sounds]

[Soft electronic sounds, game controller clicks, alert sounds]

Intro

You say “one more game”, it’s already half past three

You say “just one more game”, but it's already 3:30 AM

Blue light on your face, but you won’t even look at me

The screen's blue light is on your face, but you don't even glance at me

I know every combo, every map, every sound

I know all the moves, all the maps, all the sounds

But I still lose to a console every time you come around

But I still lose to a gaming console every time you're around

---

Chorus

Is it me or the PS5?

It’s me or the PS5

Tell me which one you prefer?

Tell me which of us is more your type?

You seem unsure

Seems like you can't decide

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

Me or the PS5?

Me or the PS5

Who will treat you better?

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

I don't seem to be on your mind

Seems I'm not on your mind

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

---

Verse 1

I made your favorite meal, now it's cold by the bed

You said you'd “be there soon”, but it's the same every night

I cooked your favourite dinner, now it's cold beside the bed

You're wearing your headset, laughing louder than with me

You said you'd “be there in a minute”, same thing every night instead

I swear your online friends know you better than I do

Your headset on, you're laughing louder than you do with me

At this point I swear your online friends know you more deeply

And whenever I try to talk

You silence me like background noise

And every time I try to talk

I shouldn't have to compete with a game

You mute me like background noise

For your time and attention

I shouldn't have to fight a game

For your time and your attention, boy

---

Pre-Chorus

---

I don't need flowers or pricey gifts

Pre-Chorus

Just want to know I matter to you

But every time I'm second

I don't need roses or expensive things

It feels like I'm impossible to choose

Just wanna know I matter to you

But every second place I get

---

Makes me feel impossible to choose

Chorus

---

Is it me or the PS5?

Tell me which one you prefer?

Chorus

You seem unsure

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

It’s me or the PS5

Tell me which of us is more your type?

Me or the PS5?

Seems like you can't decide

Who will treat you better?

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

I don't seem to be on your mind

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

Me or the PS5

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

---

Seems I'm not on your mind

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

Post-Chorus

(Ooh-ooh) You grip that controller tighter than my hand

---

(Ooh-ooh) I guess I'll never beat your top score

(Ooh-ooh) Maybe I should disconnect everything tonight

Post-Chorus

Then maybe you'd finally look me in the eyes

(Ooh-ooh) You hold that controller tighter than my hand

---

(Ooh-ooh) Guess I’ll never beat your high score, damn

(Ooh-ooh) Maybe I should unplug everything tonight

Verse 2

Then maybe you'd finally look me in the eyes

You remember my birthday, but forgot our plans again

Because your friends were waiting online and you “couldn't leave them”

---

I tried learning all the games you like just to be part of it

Now I'm helping your team and still our issues aren't solved

Verse 2

Your awards fill every shelf

You know my birthday, but forgot our plans again

But where's the space for me?

'Cause your squad was waiting online and you “couldn't ditch your friends”

I'm right next to you

I tried learning all the games you like just to stay involved

Yet somehow you don't see me

Now I'm carrying your team and still our problems aren't resolved

---

Your trophies cover every shelf

But where's the space for me?

Bridge

I'm standing right beside you

Still somehow invisible to see

Maybe I'm overreacting

Maybe you're just overwhelmed

Maybe we're both stubborn

---

Maybe this is a mess

Bridge

But if I vanished tonight

Would you even notice?

Maybe I'm dramatic

Or would you just hit “restart”

Maybe you're just stressed

And continue with your life?

Maybe we're both stubborn

Maybe this's a mess

[Music fades]

But if I disappeared tonight

Tell me truthfully

Would you even realise?

If the power went out

Or would you just press “restart”

Would you still want me

And carry on with your life?

Or just miss being online?

[Beat drops out]

---

Tell me honestly

Final Chorus

If the power went dead

Would you still want me

Is it me or the PS5?

Or just miss the internet?

Tell me which one you prefer?

You seem unsure

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

---

Me or the PS5?

Final Chorus

Who will treat you better?

I don't seem to be on your mind

It’s me or the PS5

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

Tell me which of us is more your type?

Seems like you can't decide

---

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

Outro

Me or the PS5

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

(Softly)

Seems I'm not on your mind

You say “last game” every night

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

But somehow morning always comes

And I'm still here waiting by your side

Competing with a glowing screen

---

[Controller disconnect sound]

Outro

(Quietly)

You say “last game” every single night

But somehow morning always arrives

And I'm still here waiting by your side

Competing with a neon light

[Controller disconnect sound]

Explanation

The song 'PS5' by Salem Ilese, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Alan Walker captures the emotional struggle of a partner feeling neglected due to their significant other's obsession with gaming, specifically the PlayStation 5. The lyrics express a sense of competition between the speaker and the gaming console for the partner's attention. The speaker feels sidelined and undervalued, as their attempts to connect are overshadowed by the allure of online gaming. The repeated chorus highlights the ultimatum between the speaker and the PS5, symbolizing the speaker's frustration and desire for recognition. The song uses relatable imagery and modern references to convey the impact of technology on personal relationships. Themes of neglect, competition, and the desire for genuine connection are prevalent throughout the lyrics, making it a poignant reflection on contemporary relationship dynamics.

Word Dictionary15

Word	Easy Meaning	Translation	Pron.
combo	combination	a series of actions in a game	kom-bo
console	gaming device	a machine for playing video games	kon-sohl
mute	silence	to stop the sound	myoot
trophies	awards	items given for winning	troh-feez
squad	team	a team of players	skwod
restart	begin again	to begin again	ree-start
neon	bright light	a bright, glowing light	nee-on
controller	gamepad	a tool for playing games	kon-troh-ler
notification	alert	a message that tells you something	noh-ti-fi-kay-shun
high score	best score	the most points in a game	hai skawr
headset	earphones	a device for listening	hed-set
beat	defeat	to win against someone	beet
dramatic	emotional	very emotional	druh-mat-ik
internet	online network	a worldwide computer network	in-ter-net
expensive	costly	costs a lot of money	ik-spen-siv

Poet & Context

Poetsalem ilese, TOMORROW X TOGETHER & Alan Walker

EraContemporary

Salem Ilese is an American singer-songwriter known for her viral hit 'Mad at Disney'. TOMORROW X TOGETHER is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. Alan Walker is a British-Norwegian DJ and record producer, famous for his song 'Faded'.

When2022

WhyThe song 'PS5' by Salem Ilese, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Alan Walker explores the theme of modern relationships being affected by gaming addiction. It reflects the frustration of a partner feeling neglected due to the other's obsession with video games, specifically the PlayStation 5.

FormSong lyrics

Themes & More

Themes

NeglectCompetitionDesire for connectionTechnology and relationships

Literary devices

Imagery: vivid descriptions of gaming and relationship dynamicsRepetition: repeated chorus emphasizes the central conflictMetaphor: gaming console as a rival for attentionPersonification: treating the PS5 as a competitor

Poetry Analysis

Intro

Original Poetry

Translation

Intro

[Soft synths, controller clicks, notification sounds]

[Soft electronic sounds, game controller clicks, alert sounds]

Intro

You say “one more game”, it’s already half past three

You say “just one more game”, but it's already 3:30 AM

Blue light on your face, but you won’t even look at me

The screen's blue light is on your face, but you don't even glance at me

I know every combo, every map, every sound

I know all the moves, all the maps, all the sounds

But I still lose to a console every time you come around

But I still lose to a gaming console every time you're around

---

Chorus

Is it me or the PS5?

It’s me or the PS5

Tell me which one you prefer?

Tell me which of us is more your type?

You seem unsure

Seems like you can't decide

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

Me or the PS5?

Me or the PS5

Who will treat you better?

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

I don't seem to be on your mind

Seems I'm not on your mind

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

---

Verse 1

I made your favorite meal, now it's cold by the bed

You said you'd “be there soon”, but it's the same every night

I cooked your favourite dinner, now it's cold beside the bed

You're wearing your headset, laughing louder than with me

You said you'd “be there in a minute”, same thing every night instead

I swear your online friends know you better than I do

Your headset on, you're laughing louder than you do with me

At this point I swear your online friends know you more deeply

And whenever I try to talk

You silence me like background noise

And every time I try to talk

I shouldn't have to compete with a game

You mute me like background noise

For your time and attention

I shouldn't have to fight a game

For your time and your attention, boy

---

Pre-Chorus

---

I don't need flowers or pricey gifts

Pre-Chorus

Just want to know I matter to you

But every time I'm second

I don't need roses or expensive things

It feels like I'm impossible to choose

Just wanna know I matter to you

But every second place I get

---

Makes me feel impossible to choose

Chorus

---

Is it me or the PS5?

Tell me which one you prefer?

Chorus

You seem unsure

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

It’s me or the PS5

Tell me which of us is more your type?

Me or the PS5?

Seems like you can't decide

Who will treat you better?

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

I don't seem to be on your mind

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

Me or the PS5

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

---

Seems I'm not on your mind

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

Post-Chorus

(Ooh-ooh) You grip that controller tighter than my hand

---

(Ooh-ooh) I guess I'll never beat your top score

(Ooh-ooh) Maybe I should disconnect everything tonight

Post-Chorus

Then maybe you'd finally look me in the eyes

(Ooh-ooh) You hold that controller tighter than my hand

---

(Ooh-ooh) Guess I’ll never beat your high score, damn

(Ooh-ooh) Maybe I should unplug everything tonight

Verse 2

Then maybe you'd finally look me in the eyes

You remember my birthday, but forgot our plans again

Because your friends were waiting online and you “couldn't leave them”

---

I tried learning all the games you like just to be part of it

Now I'm helping your team and still our issues aren't solved

Verse 2

Your awards fill every shelf

You know my birthday, but forgot our plans again

But where's the space for me?

'Cause your squad was waiting online and you “couldn't ditch your friends”

I'm right next to you

I tried learning all the games you like just to stay involved

Yet somehow you don't see me

Now I'm carrying your team and still our problems aren't resolved

---

Your trophies cover every shelf

But where's the space for me?

Bridge

I'm standing right beside you

Still somehow invisible to see

Maybe I'm overreacting

Maybe you're just overwhelmed

Maybe we're both stubborn

---

Maybe this is a mess

Bridge

But if I vanished tonight

Would you even notice?

Maybe I'm dramatic

Or would you just hit “restart”

Maybe you're just stressed

And continue with your life?

Maybe we're both stubborn

Maybe this's a mess

[Music fades]

But if I disappeared tonight

Tell me truthfully

Would you even realise?

If the power went out

Or would you just press “restart”

Would you still want me

And carry on with your life?

Or just miss being online?

[Beat drops out]

---

Tell me honestly

Final Chorus

If the power went dead

Would you still want me

Is it me or the PS5?

Or just miss the internet?

Tell me which one you prefer?

You seem unsure

So if it's not me, I might just destroy it

---

Me or the PS5?

Final Chorus

Who will treat you better?

I don't seem to be on your mind

It’s me or the PS5

So if you leave me, I might just get back at you

Tell me which of us is more your type?

Seems like you can't decide

---

So if it's not me then I'm probably gonna run it over

Outro

Me or the PS5

Tell me which of us will treat you right?

(Softly)

Seems I'm not on your mind

You say “last game” every night

So if you leave me then I'm probably gonna screw you over

But somehow morning always comes

And I'm still here waiting by your side

Competing with a glowing screen

---

[Controller disconnect sound]

Outro

(Quietly)

You say “last game” every single night

But somehow morning always arrives

And I'm still here waiting by your side

Competing with a neon light

[Controller disconnect sound]

Explanation

Word Dictionary15

Word	Easy Meaning	Translation	Pron.
combo	combination	a series of actions in a game	kom-bo
console	gaming device	a machine for playing video games	kon-sohl
mute	silence	to stop the sound	myoot
trophies	awards	items given for winning	troh-feez
squad	team	a team of players	skwod
restart	begin again	to begin again	ree-start
neon	bright light	a bright, glowing light	nee-on
controller	gamepad	a tool for playing games	kon-troh-ler
notification	alert	a message that tells you something	noh-ti-fi-kay-shun
high score	best score	the most points in a game	hai skawr
headset	earphones	a device for listening	hed-set
beat	defeat	to win against someone	beet
dramatic	emotional	very emotional	druh-mat-ik
internet	online network	a worldwide computer network	in-ter-net
expensive	costly	costs a lot of money	ik-spen-siv

Poet & Context

Poetsalem ilese, TOMORROW X TOGETHER & Alan Walker

EraContemporary

When2022

FormSong lyrics

Themes & More

Themes

NeglectCompetitionDesire for connectionTechnology and relationships

Literary devices