The band comprises drummer Jared Easterling, vocalist Ryan Kirby, bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary and guitarist Daniel Gailey. Easterling is the only member of the original line-up that remains in the band. They released two independent EPs entitled Fit for a King in 2008 and Awaken the Vesper in 2009. They also released one independent album, Descendants, in 2011. After the band getting signed to Solid State Records, they released four studio albums through this label: Creation/Destruction (2013), Slave to Nothing (2014), Deathgrip (2016) and Dark Skies (2018). Their upcoming sixth studio album, The Path, is set for release on September 18, 2020.
Oblivion
Fit for a King Lyrics
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If just for the moment...
I look into the sky
I'm crying out your name
I've made my mistakes and I'm the only one to blame
Help me, I need to feel your grace
And I've been waiting, waiting in the darkest place!
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins live on, they're choking me
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins are suffocating me
Now I can barely breathe
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins live on, they're choking me
For so long, I can barely breathe
Show me the light I need to see
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Will time heal my pain?
Send me to the grave!
Will I die in vain?
Tell me, I won't be forgotten
If just for a moment
The road back to you feels so long
With so many battles along the way
I put all of this on my myself
And I should accept the blame for everyone I hurt
Through all my mistakes
Those who look down on me
You show me your face in a way I can see
I look into the sky
I'm crying out your name
I made my mistakes but you forgave me!
You forgave me!
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Will time heal my pain?
Send me to the grave!
Will I die in vain?
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for a moment
(Tell me I won't be forgotten!)
If just for a moment
The opening verses of the song 'Oblivion' by Fit for a King, feature the singer asking to be reassured that they will not be forgotten. They acknowledge their mistakes and take responsibility for their actions. The guilt and scars from these mistakes have become suffocating and are taking a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. The singer is searching for redemption and begs for a moment of reprieve from the pain and the feeling of being forgotten. They question if time will heal their pain or if they'll die in vain.
The chorus features the repetition of the singer's request to not be forgotten, even if just for a moment. They need a reprieve from the pain and the guilt, hoping to find relief through forgiveness. The singer's struggles seem personal and they seem to carry the weight of their mistakes heavily.
The last verse signifies a shift in the singer's approach. They recognize that the road back to redemption is long and filled with battles. They take responsibility for their actions and seem to have found redemption through forgiveness from a higher power. The closing line is a powerful expression of gratitude and the singer's rebirth through forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me I won't be forgotten...
The artist seeks reassurance that they will not be lost from memory
If just for the moment...
Even if it is temporary, the artist wants to be remembered
I look into the sky
The artist gazes up at the heavens
I'm crying out your name
The artist is calling out to an undetermined entity for help
I've made my mistakes and I'm the only one to blame
The artist is owning up to their shortcomings and taking responsibility
Help me, I need to feel your grace
The artist is pleading for divine intervention or forgiveness
And I've been waiting, waiting in the darkest place!
The artist has been waiting in an emotionally dark place for some time
For so long, I can barely breathe
The burden of guilt and remorse has taken a toll on the artist's mental state
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins live on, they're choking me
The emotional weight of past mistakes is still suffocating the artist
Show me the light I need to see
The artist is seeking clarity and guidance
Will time heal my pain?
The artist questions whether time will ultimately ease their emotional pain
Send me to the grave!
The artist is willing to accept death if it means a release from their struggles
Will I die in vain?
The artist fears that their life and struggles will ultimately be meaningless
The road back to you feels so long
The path to redemption and forgiveness seems distant and difficult
With so many battles along the way
The artist anticipates many challenges on their journey
I put all of this on my myself
The artist acknowledges that they alone are responsible for their actions
And I should accept the blame for everyone I hurt
The artist takes accountability for the pain they have caused others
Those who look down on me
The artist is aware of those who judge them negatively
You show me your face in a way I can see
Despite external scorn, the artist receives some form of uplifting revelation
I made my mistakes but you forgave me!
The artist celebrates the act of being forgiven for their wrongdoings
(Tell me I won't be forgotten!)
The artist repeats their desire not to be forgotten
If just for a moment
Even a temporary reprieve from being forgotten would be comforting to the artist
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Jared Easterling, Robert Lynge, Ryan Kirby, Ryan O'Leary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chonchon1170
Tell me I won't be forgotten...
If just for the moment...
[Verse 1]
I look into the sky
I’m crying out your name
I’ve made my mistakes and I’m the only one to blame
Help me, I need to feel your grace
And I've been waiting, waiting in the darkest place!
[Pre-Chorus]
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins live on, they’re choking me
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins are suffocating me
Now I can barely breathe
[Chorus]
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
[Pre-Chorus]
For so long, I can barely breathe
The grip of the guilt and the scars of my sins live on, they’re choking me
For so long, I can barely breathe
Show me the light I need to see
[Chorus]
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Will time heal my pain?
Send me to the grave!
Will I die in vain?
Tell me, I won't be forgotten
If just for a moment
[Spoken / Bridge]
The road back to you feels so long
With so many battles along the way
I put all of this on my myself
And I should accept the blame for everyone I hurt
Through all my mistakes
Those who look down on me
You show me your face in a way I can see...
[Breakdown]
I look into the sky
I’m crying out your name
I made my mistakes but you forgave me!
You forgave me!
[Chorus]
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for the moment
Will time heal my pain?
Send me to the grave!
Will I die in vain?
Tell me I won't be forgotten
If just for a moment
(Tell me I won't be forgotten!)
If just for a moment
@NikNocturnal
The whole album is amazing!
@D4C_Requiem18
Nik Nocturnal I agree
@matthetzel7820
I Agree too, they never make a bad album
@samanthaspeaks4206
Nik Nocturnal so masterful!!! Definitely an album of the year for me. I am anticipating the new silent planet. Got it preordered. Yessss ❤
@lilpipilin8285
Hehe, ma boi Nik how ya doin here?
@callingyouout7704
@Ø preach
@jessereed9262
My father wasn’t abusive.. he just wasn’t there! There a lot of trauma that comes with growing up without a father figure but I’ve turned to my Holy Father which has never let me down yet! This song hits soooooo hard! Trying to talk my wife into a concert with you guys! God bless fellas!❤
@Connor.Klassen
“To put it simply, ‘Oblivion’ is a story about a man’s search for forgiveness,” Kirby tells us. “The lyrics in this track were inspired by a fan (who wishes to remain anonymous), who had done some hurtful things to people he loved. He felt he was beyond forgiving, though he desired it deeply and wanted to make things right. The chorus, ‘Tell me I won’t be forgotten,’ is his cry to God to not abandon him, to give him peace. It’s one of the more emotional songs on the album.”
1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
@pointbreak9850
Amen 🙏
@cookaiz212
That's a pretty heavy story. Sadly, this kind of stuff happens, and many people turn it inward. To fight for forgiveness takes courage and a strong will, because people are creatures that despise change, and to turn to God in such a time is the best thing you can do, which, even sadder, happens even less often.