"Please Come Home" is very proggy, but it’s more about atmosphere than technical expertise, inspired by his love of science fiction and interest in the evolution of the human race.
Oubliette
Lonely Robot Lyrics
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And wishing on the pale blue dot, I wait forever
I used to dream of déjà vu, I used to stand as tall as you
I had a purpose through and through, but now forgotten
And what is this place you call home?
Don′t forget me. Don't forget me. Just don′t forget me
As if the sun would never set, and I became some oubliette
Another sigh, another day, I'm dusty red in sad decayThe signal lost in disarray, I'm thinking of you
Do you recall or just forget, this pretty world an oubliette
But I shall meet my architect, and he will take me
And what is this place you call home?
Don′t forget me. Don′t forget me. Just don't forget me
As if the sun would never set, and I became some oubliette
And what is this place you call home?
And what is this place you call home?
Don′t forget me. Don't forget me. Just don′t forget me
As if the sun would never set, and I became some oubliette
Don't forget me. Don′t forget me. Just don't forget me
As if the sun would never set, and I became some oubliette
We live inside a dream...
Lonely Robot's song, Oubliette, paints a picture of someone who feels trapped and forgotten. The song suggests that the person is living in a dream world where they once had purpose and significance but have since been forgotten. The track begins with the lines, "Another day upon the rock, another dream that we forgot, and wishing on the pale blue dot, I wait forever," which suggests a sense of hopelessness and abandonment. The lyrics present a feeling of nostalgia for a time when purpose and direction were evident. The line "I used to stand as tall as you, I had a purpose through and through, but now forgotten" highlights the sense that the person is lost and disconnected from their former self.
Throughout the song, the lyrics refer to this place where the person calls home, and it is clear that they feel disconnected from it. This plays out in lines such as "And what is this place you call home?" and "Do you recall or just forget, this pretty world an oubliette." This disconnect further highlights the sense of abandonment and isolation that are present in the song.
The overall theme of Lonely Robot's "Oubliette" is one of longing and a sense of being forgotten. The song portrays a dreamlike state where the person longs to be remembered, yet they are stuck in this lonely existence. It is a poignant reflection on the human experience, and it brings to light the feelings of isolation and detachment that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day upon the rock, another dream that we forgot
We go through the same routine every day and forget our dreams in the process.
And wishing on the pale blue dot, I wait forever
I long for something more while feeling trapped and hopeless.
I used to dream of déjà vu, I used to stand as tall as you
I had a strong sense of purpose and felt confident in myself.
I had a purpose through and through, but now forgotten
However, I've lost sight of that purpose and feel lost.
And what is this place you call home?
I question the nature of my surroundings and where I belong.
Don′t forget me. Don't forget me. Just don′t forget me
I fear being forgotten entirely and not leaving any impact on the world.
As if the sun would never set, and I became some oubliette
I feel as though I'm trapped in an eternal cycle with no way out.
Another sigh, another day, I'm dusty red in sad decay
Each day feels the same and I feel worn down and hopeless.
The signal lost in disarray, I'm thinking of you
My communication with others is breaking down and I feel isolated.
Do you recall or just forget, this pretty world an oubliette
I wonder if others feel the same sense of being trapped and forgotten in this world.
But I shall meet my architect, and he will take me
I hold onto the hope that there is something beyond this life and that I will find my place there.
And what is this place you call home?
Once again, I question the nature of my surroundings and where I belong.
We live inside a dream...
We may never truly know the reality of our world or our place in it.
Writer(s): John Cory Mitchell
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Parrish_Muhoberac
john mitchell is awesome. I love everything he does.
@hugensjr
Such a great song! My 7 yeard old girl likes to hear it again and again! I'm not complaining :-)
@mrb7094
Yep. Great song.
@Shkveezer1
This guy is incredible. He's just about in every prog band I've discovered so much of here on YouTube. Incredible musicianship and original, melodic lines, hooks, melodies. I haven't listened to radio in years because even in NYC, there's likely no station that would venture to play great, incredible stuff like this...I'm in love with music again...This guy ROCKS!
@lorenneufeld4306
...and what a fabulous album this is!! 'The Big Dream' is coming to our ears soon!!
@luciernagaluri7823
Only 32 likes? what is wrong with people? Great song !!!
@ivanyiattila3547
Fucking radio.
@tomwebb7091
Good taste.
IE too little of it.
@cadle11
Best track on the Album..
@satterk
Amazing song...now i can impress my friends & drop the word 'oubliette' into polite conversation.