I Wish I Had A Time Machine Tiktok Viral Song Trend and Origin Explored
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I Wish I Had A Time Machine TikTok Trend Song
TikTok has a new trend that is capturing users’ attention, and the song in it is the reason why. “I Wish I Had A Time Machine” trend song going viral on TikTok
It is not uncommon for new trends on TikTok to feature some of the hottest songs you’ve never heard before or an older song from the 90s you’ve never heard of before.
Platform users are buzzing about the song ‘I Wish I Had a Time Machine’ which is currently making rounds on the platform.
@munilong And now my earlobe is cussing me owt. #wishihadatimemachine ♬ Time Machine – Muni Long
What is this ‘I wish I had a time machine’ trend?
This isn’t the actual name of the song, but a popular line from the song that’s been inspiring this new trend.
Apparently, this latest challenge sees people expressing a desire to go back in time. Since something in the present has made them unhappy.
The way you looked ten years ago and now might remind you of how you look now. Or a burnt dish might remind you of how you looked ten years ago
Users of the TikTok app want to travel back in time with an imaginary time machine to fix whatever the situation may be.
The viral song of TikTok is explored
Some individuals may not wish to participate in the trend after seeing it.
Many people have come across this song multiple times. They might just want to know what the catchy song has been.
It is created by the artist Muni Long whose song ‘Time Machine’ plays in the background.
Just recently, the app was released in November 2021, and it currently appears to be gaining a lot of traction at the hands of TikTok.
@munilong IM ROLLINGGGGGG I’m not finna play with you 😂😂😂😂 @Rah #wishihadatimemachine #timemachinedance ♬ Time Machine – Muni Long
Who is Muni Long?
Singer Priscilla Renea, also known as Muni Long, is an R&B artist.
Various top artists have collaborated with her, such as Rihanna and Ariana Grande on “California King Bed”. She received a cut from Mariah Carey on “Infinity” and “A No NO.”
The singer has also had another song appear on TikTok called ‘Hrs and Hrs.’
A week after the track was released, it was already in the top 10 on Apple Music.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
