olive
children musical
cellphones
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Story behind the song
Teen-ager Olivia is unhappy with school, thinking that she has been rejected. Her mother suggests that the existence of the modern cell-phone has made the world too small.
Lyrics
Today's developed world has become small
Very, very small
You can call one person, or "send all"
Call or send to all
The internet and cell phones everywhere
Foolish selfies, hate and grievances choke the air
In a careless moment one may send
A tweet sure to offend
Texts once sent, exist for always
Much more than a day
The message spreads
Its damage has begun
When shared, the hate and hurt
Bring pain to everyone
Internet and cell phones are simple to use
So easy for the masses to abuse
Effortless connections make it worse
Too much of a good thing can be a curse
Free to use new technology is ev'ry day unfurled
The unfledged transmit rashly to the world
Announcing their opinions and more
Food just enjoyed and the fashions you wore
Remember that location and identity
When the phone is on is posted constantly
This tiny cell phone with all it implies
Does it control you or is it otherwise?
Only use when needed, not haphazardly
Appreciate the phone's accessibility
You're no longer anonymous to all
In the frenzied world that has gotten small.
