Oblivion
Antony PL & Paul S Lyrics

Every dark hallway still hides a retreat
Despite the bleakness and uncertainty, there is always a chance at finding solace and safety, even in the darkest of places.

A forbidden door to oblivion's crutch
Behind the closed door lies a tempting escape from the pain and struggles of life, but with the potential to become a dangerous addiction.

Though scarcely ajar I can still perceive
Even with the door barely cracked open, there is still an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness.

A blanket of grey through a portal of pain
Looking through the door, all that can be seen is a bleak existence filled with sadness and suffering.

So take all my struggles, and wrap them in silk
I entrust all of my difficulties and hardships into the hands of another, hoping for a smoother path forward and a sense of comfort.

And heal me, heal me with promises
Through offers of assurances and positivity, give me the strength and motivation to keep going and overcome my struggles.

Though I concede I may never step through
Acknowledging the possibility that I may never actually find relief or escape from the pain.

One foot on the threshold is ample reward
Simply the act of taking a step forward feels like an accomplishment and brings some sense of hope and motivation.

The light through the crack still illuminates
Even though the door is not fully open, there is still a small glimmer of light and hope shining through.

The passageway back to a life I once knew
The path ahead may lead me back to a time in my life where I felt more at peace and whole.

Yet to flee from the knowledge of hope beyond life
Ignoring the possibility of a better future beyond death would be a great loss and waste of potential.

Would bury me, bury me
Choosing to completely give up on life and the idea of a better future would result in a sense of finality and loss of everything that could have been.

And if I fall, oh well
Even if I stumble or fail in my pursuit towards a better future, it is better to have tried than to have not attempted at all.

Gravity force my hand
Allowing myself to be pulled towards the ground and the reality of the situation, regardless of how difficult it may be.

Do what you will
Accepting and surrendering to fate and whatever may come, instead of trying to control the uncontrollable.

The cold light of day and I'm still to retire
Even with the passage of time, there is still a great struggle and a lack of resolution.

Eternity waits yet I squander my time
Despite the infinite amount of time waiting ahead, I continue to waste precious moments in the present.

All palliative exits evaporate
Temporary distractions and solutions to the pain and struggles of life no longer provide relief or escape.

Bar the black hole at the end of the hall
The only option left appears to be the dark, unknown emptiness at the end of the path.

So take all my courage, and wrap it in shame
I reluctantly hand over my bravery and strength to another, feeling embarrassed and ashamed for needing help in the first place.

And wait for me, wait for me eternity
In the face of an unknown future and potential oblivion, I only ask that there is still a chance to see it through and reach the other side.