Oblivion
Destination Anywhere Lyrics

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I saw someone in the crowd
Singin' something that I wrote
And I don't think I will ever see his face again

I think of what I will get
And of the persons that I met
Is it important what they think of me or a candle in the wind

Is there anything
Is there anyone
Who can tell me where I stand
Isn't anything
Isn't anyone
Able to tell me who I am

Everyone wants to get more
To not end lonely, old and poor
It doesn't matter because
Everyone is going to be dirt

I don't think anything will change
When I'm six feed under in my grave
Other people come and try to leave their memories here

Is there anything
Is there anyone
Who can tell me where I stand
Isn't anything

Isn't anyone
Able to tell me who I am

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oblivion by Destination Anywhere speak to the universal struggle of trying to find meaning and purpose in life. The song begins with the artist observing someone in the crowd singing something that they wrote. However, they don't think they will ever see this person again, perhaps suggesting a sense of detachment or loneliness. The artist then reflects on what they will get out of life and the people they have met. They question whether it's important what these people think of them or if they will be forgotten like a "candle in the wind."

The chorus of the song repeats the questions "Is there anything, is there anyone who can tell me where I stand? Isn't anything, isn't anyone able to tell me who I am?" These questions express a common existential dilemma of feeling lost and searching for identity and purpose.

The second verse talks about the desire for more in life, but ultimately recognizing that everyone will end up as "dirt" in the end. The artist also doesn't believe that anything will change even after they are gone. Finally, the song ends with the idea that other people will continue to try and leave their memories behind long after the artist is gone.

This song speaks to the universal themes of mortality, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It reminds us that although we may feel lost at times, we are not alone in our struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw someone in the crowd
I noticed a person among the many people around me

Singin' something that I wrote
That person was singing a song which I had written

And I don't think I will ever see his face again
I don't believe I will encounter that person once more

I think of what I will get
I ponder about the things I will obtain

And of the persons that I met
As well as the people I've encountered

Is it important what they think of me or a candle in the wind
Am I influenced by their opinions or am I insignificant like a flickering flame

Is there anything
Is there any purpose

Is there anyone
Is there anybody else

Who can tell me where I stand
Who can advise me on my position in life

Isn't anything
Isn't there any reason

Isn't anyone
Isn't there anybody