Reid began spending more and more time in Los Angeles come late-teens. From age 14, she began gigging around LA. Eventually during her time in LA after becoming fatigued by the way she was seen as a young female singer-songwriter, Reid began to lean into her obsession with loud guitars and fuzz (thanks to her favorite band, Dinosaur Jr.). She formed a band, cold messaged John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Kurt Vile etc...) on Facebook and ended up releasing an album produced by him, entitled Crush. Reid and her band borrowed her parent's minivan and toured around the West while playing the usual LA haunts trying to be grunge. She soon thereafter disbanded her project, feeling restricted and misunderstood as she wrote all the material herself and felt that people were not focusing on her lyrics.
Reid's first single from her debut EP, "Boys From Town", exists as clear amalgamation of her upbringing from Montana to Los Angeles, tying together notes of country and Americana with lightened pop and poignant lyricism. This song arrived ahead of her debut EP, Big Bunny, released on December 11, 2020 via Terrible Records.
Reid's latest single, "Feel the Pain", was released on May 25, 2021, and is a cover version of Dinosaur Jr.'s original song.
Oblivion
Alaska Reid Lyrics
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I'm your teen-ex-lover you've died in my dreams
Lean into me I still can't sleep
Lots of teen ex lovers have died in my dreams
Hey baby why don't they want me
Hey baby you'll always haunt me
Somewhere in oblivion
Lean into me, don't leave me naive
Lots of teen-ex-lovers have died in my dreams
Lie next to me, we were never apart
drank PBR and talked about our scars
Maybe I felt lonely living around you
Maybe I can breathe better without you
Somewhere in oblivion
Searching for my midnight sun
Let's run off, somewhere in oblivion
Searching for my midnight sun
I'm in love with a ghost of the past
You and I are missing halves
In the pine trees and the sweet grass
Meet me at last
Somewhere in oblivion
Searching for my midnight sun
Let's run off, somewhere in oblivion
Searching for my midnight sun
The lyrics of Alaska Reid's song Oblivion depict a bittersweet and nostalgic reflection on a past relationship that still lingers in the singer's mind. The repeated plea to "lean into me" implies a desire for emotional intimacy and protection. The line "Lots of teen ex lovers have died in my dreams" adds a haunting and mysterious layer to the song, suggesting that the singer is haunted by the specter of failed relationships. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Somewhere in oblivion / Searching for my midnight sun," creates a sense of longing and yearning for something just out of reach.
The second verse delves deeper into the relationship, revealing shared moments of vulnerability and connection such as drinking PBR and talking about scars. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that the relationship may have caused more harm than good, as they wonder if they feel less lonely without the other person. The final verse introduces the idea of the other person as a "ghost of the past," implying that the relationship is over but still feels present in some way. The final line "Meet me at last" suggests a sense of resolution or closure, but also implies that the singer is still searching for something that may never be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Lean into me, don't leave me naive
I want you to trust me and not underestimate my love for you
I'm your teen-ex-lover you've died in my dreams
I keep dreaming of past teenage loves who are now dead
Lean into me I still can't sleep
I need your comfort to help me sleep at night
Hey baby why don't they want me
I'm questioning why others don't seem to love me the way you do
Hey baby you'll always haunt me
Your memory will always stay with me, even if we can't be together
Somewhere in oblivion
In a place where I am not known or remembered
Searching for my midnight sun
Looking for happiness or light in the darkness
Lie next to me, we were never apart
Even though we are physically separated, we feel together
Drank PBR and talked about our scars
We bonded over our shared pain and past experiences
Maybe I felt lonely living around you
I may have been unhappy when we were together
Maybe I can breathe better without you
Maybe being apart from you is better for my own well-being
I'm in love with a ghost of the past
I am still in love with someone who is no longer here
You and I are missing halves
We feel incomplete without each other
In the pine trees and the sweet grass
In a natural and peaceful setting
Meet me at last
Let's finally be together
Let's run off, somewhere in oblivion
Let's escape from reality and find peace
Searching for my midnight sun
Looking for happiness or light in the darkness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EMILY KATHERINE MCDONALD, JASON YIK NAM WU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DMTV
This songs gives me some types of vibes I can’t explain. It’s like giving me like vibes of good past memories that I had
Dylan W
I love this it’s like I’m looking at past memories ❤️
Kristy Williams
I'm obsessed with the entire album.. I've listened to it about 4 times already today. Absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard ❤️
Jeremy Flikkema
deserves so much more love.
TetraCrystal
Had this album on repeat for the past 3 days
nele sophie
not even kidding, I am in the third day right now and I can say truthfully that Oblivion is my new favourite song. it feels like a soulmate almost
Nathan Baker
You can really hear the melding of Reid's and Cook's different musical styles in this recording.
Cameron Stone
Love it
koffinkat666
Amazing work, Reminds me of when I was a teen in the late 90's doing drugs with people I thought I would always know.
Nathan Baker
Do you still know any of them?