21st Century Fiction delves into the inner turmoil of a man in his late 20s struggling with unrealistic ideals of masculinity and a sense of unfulfilled promise. The album is set in a world plagued by online chaos, societal decay, and looming threats like climate change and political instability. It explores themes of existential dread, insecurity, and the blurred line between reality and fiction, reflecting the anxieties of navigating a fractured modern world.