Oxygen
August Royals Lyrics
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Just one look and you took me higher
It was easy, so easy, filled my heart up completely
Now I don′t know how to live without you
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume on my mattress
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
Can somebody help right now?
I think I′m stuck in my head again
It's hard to inhale, right now
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
You said that you′re leaving for the best
But right now it feels like the opposite, I′m a mess
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
I′m fighting for oxygen
You made me co-dependent
And you made me kiss that life goodbye
I just can't stand the distance
We were so damn close to getting it right
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume on my mattress
You were gone so soon, it′s hard to imagine
What happened, what happened
Can somebody help right now?
I think I'm stuck in my head again
It′s hard to inhale, right now
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
You said that you're leaving for the best
But right now it feels like the opposite, I′m a mess
I just want to sleep, can′t catch a breath
I'm fighting for oxygen
The song "Oxygen" by August Royals explores the pain and struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines "Our love was a blazing fire, just one look and you took me higher" convey the intensity and passion of the relationship once shared, highlighting how quickly things can change. The next lines "It was easy, so easy, filled my heart up completely, now I don′t know how to live without you" show the struggle of adjusting and moving on when the relationship comes to an end. The singer feels lost without their partner and is struggling to cope with the separation.
The chorus highlights the overwhelming feeling of being alone and lost. The lines "Can somebody help right now? I think I'm stuck in my head again. It's hard to inhale, right now when I'm not sharing your oxygen" shows how the singer is struggling to find their way without their partner. They feel like they cannot function without their partner, and everything is suffocating. The bridge "You made me co-dependent and you made me kiss that life goodbye. I just can't stand the distance, we were so damn close to getting it right" highlights how the singer's dependency on their partner has left them feeling helpless and unable to move on.
Overall, the song "Oxygen" explores the struggle and pain of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics show how difficult it is to adjust and learn to live without someone who was once a significant part of your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love was a blazing fire
Our love was intense and passionate
Just one look and you took me higher
Just by looking at me, you made me feel so happy and fulfilled
It was easy, so easy, filled my heart up completely
Our love was effortless and made me feel complete
Now I don't know how to live without you
Your absence has left me feeling lost and unsure of how to continue living
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
I had grown accustomed to having your belongings in my space, as a symbol of your presence in my life
Perfume on my mattress
Your scent lingered on the things you left behind, reminding me of you
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
Your departure was sudden and unexpected, making it difficult for me to comprehend
What happened, what happened
I am questioning why our relationship ended and trying to understand what went wrong
Can somebody help right now?
I am feeling overwhelmed and need assistance
I think I'm stuck in my head again
I am trapped in my own thoughts and unable to escape negative feelings
It's hard to inhale, right now
I am finding it difficult to breathe due to emotional pain and stress
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
I am struggling to cope without your emotional support and love
You said that you're leaving for the best
You claimed that leaving was for the betterment of both of us
But right now it feels like the opposite, I'm a mess
Despite your words, I am feeling worse and unable to cope without you
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
I am exhausted and struggling to find peace or relief
I'm fighting for oxygen
I am struggling to survive emotionally without the love and comfort of my partner
Writer(s): Sean Meier, Josh Golden, Simon Newsome
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danni Martins
Nosso amor era um fogo ardente
Our love was a blazing fire
Apenas um olhar e você me levou mais alto
Just one look and you took me higher
Foi fácil, tão fácil, encheu meu coração completamente
It was easy, so easy, filled my heart up completely
Agora não sei viver sem você
Now I don't know how to live without you
Acho que me acostumei com sua jaqueta na minha sala
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume no meu colchão
Perfume on my mattress
Você se foi tão cedo, é difícil imaginar
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
O que aconteceu, o que aconteceu
What happened, what happened
Alguém pode ajudar agora?
Can somebody help right now?
Acho que estou preso na minha cabeça de novo
I think I'm stuck in my head again
É difícil inalar, agora
It's hard to inhale, right now
Quando não estou compartilhando seu oxigênio
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
Você disse que está partindo para o melhor
You said that you're leaving for the best
Mas agora parece o oposto, estou uma bagunça
But right now it feels like the opposite, I'm a mess
Eu só quero dormir, não consigo respirar
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
Eu estou lutando por oxigênio
I'm fighting for oxygen
Você me fez co-dependente
You made me co-dependent
E você me fez dar um beijo de despedida naquela vida
And you made me kiss that life goodbye
Eu simplesmente não suporto a distância
I just can't stand the distance
Estávamos tão perto de acertar
We were so damn close to getting it right
Acho que me acostumei com sua jaqueta na minha sala
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume no meu colchão
Perfume on my mattress
Você se foi tão cedo, é difícil imaginar
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
O que aconteceu, o que aconteceu
What happened, what happened
Alguém pode ajudar agora?
Can somebody help right now?
Acho que estou preso na minha cabeça de novo
I think I'm stuck in my head again
É difícil inalar, agora
It's hard to inhale, right now
Quando não estou compartilhando seu oxigênio
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
Você disse que está partindo para o melhor
You said that you're leaving for the best
Mas agora parece o oposto, estou uma bagunça
But right now it feels like the opposite, I'm a mess
Eu só quero dormir, não consigo respirar
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
Eu estou lutando por oxigênio
I'm fighting for oxygen
August Royals
THANKS FOR THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK! was nervous about this one so I wanted to wait awhile to read the comments
Kat Imhoff
It brings back old school vibes and it’s easy to find yourself bobbing your head to it within the first few seconds ❤
• elys •
you're so amazing. i just found you today and I can't believe you have such few subscribers, happy to be here from the beginning. :)
ddragontrainer
Same! I got this video as an ad on another song and I knew I'd like it just from the title and thumbnail.
• elys •
@ddragontrainer its just so high quality too, unbelievably good. ive never been this early to an incredible artist's journey so im happy this is the first haha.
August Royals
ahhh thank you so much!
• elys •
@August Royals its no problem really :) you and your work are both equally amazing
Noel Lopez
He’s gonna be famous one day u just gotta work hard btw I really love his voice
Danni Martins
Nosso amor era um fogo ardente
Our love was a blazing fire
Apenas um olhar e você me levou mais alto
Just one look and you took me higher
Foi fácil, tão fácil, encheu meu coração completamente
It was easy, so easy, filled my heart up completely
Agora não sei viver sem você
Now I don't know how to live without you
Acho que me acostumei com sua jaqueta na minha sala
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume no meu colchão
Perfume on my mattress
Você se foi tão cedo, é difícil imaginar
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
O que aconteceu, o que aconteceu
What happened, what happened
Alguém pode ajudar agora?
Can somebody help right now?
Acho que estou preso na minha cabeça de novo
I think I'm stuck in my head again
É difícil inalar, agora
It's hard to inhale, right now
Quando não estou compartilhando seu oxigênio
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
Você disse que está partindo para o melhor
You said that you're leaving for the best
Mas agora parece o oposto, estou uma bagunça
But right now it feels like the opposite, I'm a mess
Eu só quero dormir, não consigo respirar
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
Eu estou lutando por oxigênio
I'm fighting for oxygen
Você me fez co-dependente
You made me co-dependent
E você me fez dar um beijo de despedida naquela vida
And you made me kiss that life goodbye
Eu simplesmente não suporto a distância
I just can't stand the distance
Estávamos tão perto de acertar
We were so damn close to getting it right
Acho que me acostumei com sua jaqueta na minha sala
I think I got used to your jacket in my living room
Perfume no meu colchão
Perfume on my mattress
Você se foi tão cedo, é difícil imaginar
You were gone so soon, it's hard to imagine
O que aconteceu, o que aconteceu
What happened, what happened
Alguém pode ajudar agora?
Can somebody help right now?
Acho que estou preso na minha cabeça de novo
I think I'm stuck in my head again
É difícil inalar, agora
It's hard to inhale, right now
Quando não estou compartilhando seu oxigênio
When I'm not sharing your oxygen
Você disse que está partindo para o melhor
You said that you're leaving for the best
Mas agora parece o oposto, estou uma bagunça
But right now it feels like the opposite, I'm a mess
Eu só quero dormir, não consigo respirar
I just want to sleep, can't catch a breath
Eu estou lutando por oxigênio
I'm fighting for oxygen
Cindy Avalos
Aye! This director killed it!!! Love the song, the video, everything!!!