Oblivion
M83 Lyrics
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But our love, was a song, sung by a dying swan
And in the night, you hear me calling
You hear me calling
And in your dreams, you see me falling, falling
Breathe in the light
I'll stay here in the shadow, oh
Higher and higher and higher
And when the nights are long
All those stars recall, your goodbye, your goodbye
And in the night, you'll hear me calling
You'll hear me calling
And in your dreams, you'll see us falling, falling
And in the night, you'll hear me calling
You'll hear me calling
And in your dreams, you'll see us falling, falling
Breathe in the light and say goodbye
Breathe in the light and say goodbye
M83's song Oblivion is a poignant, emotionally charged ballad about lost love and the power of memory. The opening lyrics "Since I was young, I knew I'd find you" set the tone for the song, as it speaks to a deep sense of longing and searching for a connection with someone else. The metaphor of love as a "song sung by a dying swan" adds a layer of tragedy to the lyrics, as it suggests a beautiful but fleeting love that is destined to end.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most powerful part, as it expresses a desperate call for connection and a yearning to be reunited with the person who has been lost. The line "And in the night, you hear me calling" is repeated several times, emphasizing the sense of loneliness and isolation the singer is feeling. The imagery of falling, both in the dreams of the lover and in reality, suggests a sense of inevitability and a kind of surrender to fate.
Overall, Oblivion is a moving and haunting song that speaks to the deep human desire for connection and the pain of losing someone. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and effectively convey a sense of longing and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Since, I was young, I knew I'd find you
The singer always knew that they would find their true love
But our love, was a song, sung by a dying swan
Their love was beautiful but doomed to end
And in the night, you hear me calling
The singer longs for their love in the quiet of the night
You hear me calling
The singer's voice is a plea for their love to return
And in your dreams, you see me falling, falling
Their love is slipping away, seen in their partner's dreams
Breathe in the light
The singer wants to embrace positivity and hope
I'll stay here in the shadow, oh
But the singer still feels trapped in sadness and darkness
Waiting for a sign, as the tide grows
Hoping for a sign of good times to come as life moves on
Higher and higher and higher
The singer's hope for a brighter future grows stronger
And when the nights are long
The sadness of their lost love becomes more apparent at night
All those stars recall, your goodbye, your goodbye
The stars remind them of their love's departure
And in the night, you'll hear me calling
The singer's voice echoes through the night, still seeking love
You'll hear me calling
Desperately longing for their love to hear their pleas
And in your dreams, you'll see us falling, falling
Their love is slipping away even in their partner's dreams
Breathe in the light and say goodbye
The singer encourages their love to let go and move on
Breathe in the light and say goodbye
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the need to let go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: SUSANNE SUNDFOR, ANTHONY GONZALEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NordHeim2
Since I was young, I knew I'd find you
But our love was a song sung by a dying swan...
And in the night, you hear me calling
You hear me calling
And in your dreams you see me falling, falling...
Breathe in the light
I'll stay here in the shadow
Waiting for a sign, as the tide grows
Higher, and higher, and higher...
And when the nights are long
All those stars recall your goodbye, your goodbye...
And in the night you'll hear me calling
You'll hear me calling
And in your dreams you'll see us falling, falling...
Breathe in the light and say goodbye...
@VroomVroommmmm
Anyone else here in 2024 still listening to this soundtrack? 🎧
@alanmichael999
Yup !
@Tarawa856
Of course.😊
@IsidaKanzashi
Yep
@davidmcleod9584
Oh yeah
@terrencebunce1964
“Earth is a Memory Worth Fighting For”
@BenAri18
11 years later, this is still one of the best damn sci-fi movies ive ever seen 🔥 🔥 super underrated
@ynord6994
The best. <3
@solomonkane8157
Просто людей с яркой фантазией и логическим мышлением меньше, чем тех кому нравятся комиксы🙃
Фильм сильный. Заставляет задуматься о многом.
Музыка тоже шикарная👍
@dimabogdan77
Very good indeed. Way underrated, I still cannot understand why.