Oblivion
■ Shinedown Lyrics
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Draggin' up the ways temptation is overgrown looks like we're all alone
Truth is karma don't lie so let me show you why
Can't keep me here in the dark
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't shake me down to the bone
I'll turn you back into stone, into oblivion
Draggin' up on the ways temptation's overgrown, looks like we're all alone
Truth is karma don't lie
So let me show you why
Can't keep me here in the dark,
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't shake me down to the bone,
I'll turn you back into stone, into oblivion
Rise wrath of the rage
Those spineless spirits bleed, the only half of me
Crawling out of my skin
Shed every trace of you, just one last thing to do
Truth is karma don't lie
So let me show you why
Can't keep me here in the dark,
I'll set you off like a spark, into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't shake me down to the bone,
I'll turn you back into stone, into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't keep me here in the dark,
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion
Ayo ayo-ayaah
Ayo ayo-ayaah
Ayo ayo-ayaah
So let me show you
Can't keep me here in the dark,
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't shake me down to the bone,
I'll turn you back into stone into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't keep me here in the dark,
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion (into oblivion)
Can't shake me down to the bone,
I'll turn you back into stone into oblivion
The song "Oblivion" by Shinedown seems to focus on the idea of triumphing over someone who has wronged you. The lyrics describe the persistence of hard memories and difficult emotions that can constantly haunt someone, preventing them from moving forward. The demons referred to in the lyrics represent these hard memories, that continue to linger in someone’s mind, even when they're not visible. The person being addressed in the song seems to have wronged the singer and may be in denial of their actions. The singer is reminding them that Karma doesn't lie, and what you put out into the universe eventually comes back to you.
The chorus is where the idea of triumph over the wrongdoer is most evident. The singer is confident that no matter how much the other person tries to bring them down, they will rise above and turn them ‘back into stone’. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for reversing something that was once alive and vibrant, back into a lifeless, motionless state. This can show how the person who has been wronged is powerful and strong enough to take control of the situation and turn the other person's outward projection back on themselves.
Overall, the song seems to convey a message of strength, resilience, and triumph over adversity. The singer is urging the person who has wronged him to stop denying their actions and accept the consequences while the singer takes control of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Time doesn't erase the demons you don't see still dancin' in your dreams
Unseen demons will always haunt you even as time passes and they will manifest in your dreams
Draggin' up the ways temptation is overgrown looks like we're all alone
Temptation is overwhelming and we feel isolated and alone in our struggles
Truth is karma don't lie so let me show you why
Karma is a truth that cannot be denied, and the singer wants to show the listener why this is the case
Can't keep me here in the dark
The artist cannot be kept in the dark or ignorant of the truth
I'll set you off like a spark into oblivion (into oblivion)
The artist will cause a chain reaction that will lead to the listener's demise and oblivion
Can't shake me down to the bone
The singer cannot be broken or defeated to their core
I'll turn you back into stone, into oblivion
The singer will turn the listener into an unfeeling, lifeless stone, leading to their oblivion
Rise wrath of the rage
The artist is calling on their anger and rage to rise up and take control
Those spineless spirits bleed, the only half of me
Those who lack strength and courage will suffer and the artist feels that they are only partially alive without those qualities
Crawling out of my skin
The artist is struggling so much that they feel as if they are trying to escape their own body
Shed every trace of you, just one last thing to do
The singer wants to rid themselves of any remnants of the listener, and this is the final step in doing so
Ayo ayo-ayaah
A chant that serves as a signal of aggression and intensity
So let me show you
The singer wants to demonstrate the truth to the listener
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RichardMonssen
Trap bases are ya thing Oblivion, these are why I watch your channel! More of these please buddy!
Jovan Pavel Stander
Big ups from South Africa. Your vids give more power than our government can provide
Danny.mp4
ayy sucks to live in an area where u get loadshedding haha ( couldn't be me live in a area where only stage 7-8 we get)
Johan Fourie
Viva ANC😂😂
Thomas Becker
Also, Texas.
Extreme difficulty
we need a rerun of all the old trapbases
Galactic Gamer
A really good gaming chair I suspect
Nicholas Davidson
You know you're not in a good situation when a guy calmly talks to you, wearing a fish suit and is aiming a shotgun towards you
KazooieX1
dude that headshot a little after 23:40 was absolutely perfect lmao
Doubs
22:25 mans head was nailed so hard he forgot where he was. Seriously, iron man ain't got nothing on this guy. HE IS THE IRON.