The 'Game Over' meme stems from the 2013 song of the same name by the American rock band Falling In Reverse. Frontman Ronnie Radke's lyrics, 'My life is like a video game,' paired with 8-bit sound effects, initially aimed for a playful gaming theme but eventually became a staple of internet irony. The meme resurged on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where users pair the dramatic, literal lyrics with awkward situations, 'main character' energy, or ironic gamer tropes. It is widely recognized for its polarizing reception, often appearing in cringe-core compilations while simultaneously being used by fans to celebrate the song’s nostalgic, arcade-inspired aesthetic.