Oblivion
Chick Corea & Friends Lyrics

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The days I've felt alone.
And the sea, it brings me back again.
So that I can see my wife.
And I can see my child.
Home, I'm home, it never changes,
Same old faces, same old places.

I stared into oblivion and found my home.

I stared into oblivion, into oblivion.

Find in me the home
That you have never known.
Find in us the faith.
The faith to bring you home.

I stared into oblivion and found my home.
I stared into oblivion and found my home.
I stared into oblivion, and found my own reflection there.
(Reflection there)

Home. Now that I'm coming home,
Will you be the same as when I saw you last?
Tell me how much time has passed?
Tell me how much time has passed?
Tell me how much time has passed?

I stared into oblivion (and found my home).
I stared into oblivion (and found my home).

I stared into oblivion (and found my home).
I stared into oblivion and found my own reflection there.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chick Corea & Friends' "Oblivion" speak about the theme of coming back home after spending a long time away from home. The singer talks about his solitary days where he felt lonely, but the sea that brought him back to his family, his wife, and his child. He expresses how he has found his own reflection in oblivion, which could mean that he has found a kind of inner peace and self-awareness.

In the chorus, the singer is asking the listener to "find in me the home that you have never known" and "find in us the faith to bring you home," which shows a sense of belonging and community. The repetition of "I stared into oblivion and found my home" shows the singer's conviction of finding himself in oblivion and finally finding his way back home.

Overall, this song shows a strong sense of longing, belonging, and self-discovery. The unique blend of jazz, fusion, and rock creates an ethereal atmosphere that complements the introspective lyrics, making it a memorable piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

The days I've felt alone.
I have experienced times of loneliness.

And the sea, it brings me back again.
Returning to the sea reminds me of home.

So that I can see my wife.
The sea takes me back to my wife.

And I can see my child.
The sea takes me back to my child.

Home, I'm home, it never changes,
My home and the people there are constant and unchanging.

Same old faces, same old places.
The people and places in my home remain the same.

I stared into oblivion and found my home.
I lost myself in thought and discovered my true home.

Find in me the home
Let me be the home you have never known.

That you have never known.
I can offer you a sense of belonging you've never had before.

Find in us the faith.
Let us provide you with the strength and belief you need.

The faith to bring you home.
Believing in us will bring you to your true home.

Now that I'm coming home,
As I return home,

Will you be the same as when I saw you last?
Will things remain unchanged since my last visit?

Tell me how much time has passed?
I am curious about how much time has elapsed since my last visit.

I stared into oblivion (and found my home).
My journey through thought led me to my true home.

I stared into oblivion and found my own reflection there. (Reflection there)
My experience of deep introspection showed me my true self.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DARRAN SMITH, KRIS ROBERTS, MATTHEW DAVIES, GARETH DAVIES, RYAN RICHARDS

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