Oxygen
Fergal Matthews Lyrics
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The lyrics of Fergal Matthews's song "Oxygen" are full of metaphorical imagery that may be interpreted in different ways. The first lines describe the physical sensations of warmth and lightness, but also suggest the vulnerability of the singer who is losing money and possibly risking their life. The mention of next of kin adds a sense of danger or possible tragedy. The following lines contrast the human world with the natural environment, suggesting the burden of modern life and the way it suffocates us. The metaphor of ponds compressed by heavy air is striking and evokes a sense of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
short sleeves and warm skin
We are dressed for the heat, and our bodies are basking in it.
losing coins calling next of kin
We are wasting away our money and calling our loved ones to tell them we're here, but not really present.
dropping words about the city were in
We're speaking about the city we're in, but we're not really experiencing it fully or understanding it.
ponds compressed by heavy air
The atmosphere is dense and constricting, preventing us from truly exploring and living.
us with out care just sprawling there
We are existing without passion, without concern or drive to truly live life.
gods in our world
We are in control of our lives, though we often forget or neglect that power.
airports and undergrounds waiting to find the unfound
We are constantly searching for something new, something more, but we're not quite sure what that is or where to find it.
rising to pure insanity
Our search for the unknown and desire to escape the monotonous, stagnant life is pushing us towards madness and losing our sense of self.
here when you want me
I am always available and present for you, whenever you need me.
true love has no simplicity
Love is a complex, challenging emotion that cannot be easily understood or defined.
you and i were going so high
Together, we are attempting to move beyond our current state and reach new heights.
the air is getting thin but our land does not breathe in
As we move forward, we feel suffocated and constrained by our surroundings, but we refuse to give up or turn back.
and we don't need oxygen its dreams that blind us and locks us in the rest are impaled by sense
We don't need materialistic or physical things to keep us going, it's our hopes and dreams that keep us moving forward and blind us to the reality that may hold us back. Those who are not blinded by their dreams are trapped by logic and rationale.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICK RICHARD MASCALL, PAUL MEEHAN, ADAM PHILLIPS, EMIN ARASOVICH AGALAROV
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Aaron
THIS was my teenage years.. mum shouting "turn it down!" while i had the LP on repeat at age 14.. had just been moved across the UK to start a new life in Bristol and THIS was my pain, my hope and my heart at that moment. helped me feel fearless and brave and also let me express the pain at seperation from the people i loved.. when you feel like you are alone, there is music. Thank you @jj72 xx
Jokmetal
I miss this band
Jimmy Boy 71
I played this to death I loved them. I'm not sure what they are up to.
Carrick
Whats happened to music now its dead wtf this is the best music of all time these guys rock!
Roiy Benkel
short sleeves and warm skin losing coins calling next of kin dropping words about the city were in ponds compressed by heavy air us with out care just sprawling there gods in our world airports and undergrounds waiting to find the unfound rising to pure insanityhere when you want me true love has no simplicity gods in our world yuo and i were going so high the air is getting thin but our land does not breathe in and we don't nedd oxygen its dreams that blind us and locks us in the rest are impaled by sense