Find Out What Makes 'Symphony' Dolphin Meme Viral On TikTok

If your TikTok feed is awash with vibrant dolphin images, you’re not alone. A viral trend has emerged on the platform featuring photos and videos of dolphins accompanied by melancholic messages set to the song "Symphony" by Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson.

What made this TikTok meme go viral?

The trend was ignited by the TikTok account @heiratet last month, which initially shared dolphin visuals paired with the somber caption “I’m depressed.” The account has since proliferated similar posts with messages reflecting various emotional struggles such as “I have social anxiety,” “I overthink everything,” and “I want to give up my whole life.”

Zara Larsson response to the Dolphin meme

This trend has quickly captured the attention of TikTok users, flooding the “For You” page. Zara Larsson, who is 26, took notice and contributed to the trend by posting her own video featuring the dolphin imagery with the caption, “f–k is happening.” Her post has garnered over 10 million likes and 47,000 comments.

Fans have expressed their enthusiasm in the comments. One user wrote, “I knew she’d love this trend,” while another commented, “I CAN’T BREATHEE SHE KNOWS.” Larsson further embraced the trend by incorporating the dolphin visuals into her recent concert performances of "Symphony," which also went viral on TikTok. This move elicited comments such as, “I hope you realize just how iconic this is,” and “She genuinely is so unserious I love it.”

The dolphin image central to the trend is titled “Enjoy Sunshine,” created by the renowned artist Christian Riese Lassen. Lassen’s work, known for its striking underwater scenes and vibrant seascapes, has been celebrated for decades for its blend of realism and imagination.

Released in 2017, “Symphony” is the second single from Clean Bandit’s album What Is Love?, and its enduring appeal continues to inspire creative interpretations on social media.