

The core story of the song revolves around using a phone as a "safe place" to hide from real-world pain and anxiety. Erica wrote the lyrics during a period when she was heavily involved in her faith community but lacked a safe space to discuss her mental health struggles.
: The song narrates the cycle of scrolling and focusing on "things I hate," comparing her life to others' seemingly perfect lives while knowing it isn't all real. The Struggle with Faith and Judgement Erica Mason - Addicted To My Phone (OFFICAL) Phone Addiction
: The lyrics describe feeling a desperate need to escape when in a crowd of people, turning to the phone as a shield. The core story of the song revolves around