Oblivion
.30 Seconds to Mars Lyrics


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The enemy arrives
Escape into the night
Everybody run now, everybody run now
Break into another time

This enemy of mine
Divinity defines
Everybody run now, everybody run now
Everybody run now, everybody run

Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down
I'm waiting for the day to come

Come with us to the right
Join in the fight
Everybody run now, everybody run now
Break into another time

The enemy divides
Division will unite
Everybody run now, everybody run now
Everybody run now, everybody run

Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down
I'm waiting for the day to come

Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down

America, it's all so beautiful
Until it goes away

Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down

Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down

Under the burning sun




I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Oblivion" by 30 Seconds to Mars are open to interpretation, but they seem to deal with a sense of impending danger and the urge to break free from it. The song starts with the arrival of an enemy and a call to escape into the night. The repeating of "everybody run now" emphasizes the urgency and danger of the situation as well as the need for unity in facing it. The lyrics seem to deal with the idea of divinity and how it defines both the enemy and the singer.


The song then moves to a reflection of the world "under the burning sun", and the possibility of it all "coming down". The repeated line "imagine if this all came down" highlights the fragility of our world and the things we hold dear, be it our freedom, safety, or ideals. The singer is waiting for the day to come, suggesting that something is inevitably going to happen, whether it's destruction or salvation. The song closes with the repeated reflection on the world under the burning sun and the idea that it's all beautiful until it's gone.


Line by Line Meaning

The enemy arrives
I am faced with an opposing force that threatens me and those around me.


Escape into the night
I must flee from danger under the cover of darkness to protect myself.


Everybody run now, everybody run now
A sense of urgency and panic sets in as we must all run away from this danger immediately.


Break into another time
We must leave behind our current reality and travel to a different time period to escape the enemy.


This enemy of mine
The opposing force that threatens me is personal and specific to me.


Divinity defines
This enemy may seem all-powerful and all-knowing, comparable to a divine entity.


Everybody run now, everybody run now
The urgency to run away from this enemy persists and affects everyone around me.


Under the burning sun
Amidst the harsh environment of the sun's intense heat and light, I have time to reflect.


I take a look around
I am observing my surroundings and reflecting on the current state of the world.


Imagine if this all came down
I am contemplating the consequences of losing control over our current reality.


I'm waiting for the day to come
I am anticipating a future event or circumstance that will bring about change.


Come with us to the right
Join our group as we travel towards what we believe is the correct path.


Join in the fight
We must all fight against the common enemy to protect each other and ourselves.


The enemy divides
The opposing force is causing conflict and separation among our group.


Division will unite
The conflict caused by the enemy can ultimately bring us closer together and strengthen our unity.


America, it's all so beautiful
The beauty of our country and its ideals can become a memory if we are not careful and allow it to be destroyed.


Until it goes away
Our freedom and beauty can quickly disappear if we do not protect what we have.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO

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