Tearing Up The Oxigen
Maritime Lyrics


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If you drink enough water will i fade
When I'm out of your system forget things that I said.
Then the scenery changes.
Cars have no remorse they take the world by force
We wish we could travel so relentlessly
Even in our sleep we surrender

You can do anything
I should be so lucky.

So now I chase my bags
Someday they'll take me home
My clothes are worn so thin they accent my bones
The sleep I've lost could rest me.
But clocks keep slippery time
They paint the salt stained lines
Of the best and worst and the maritimes.
When your eyes are off me, I'm alone.

They could be anywhere




I should be so lucky
Tearing up the oxygen to find one another

Overall Meaning

In the song "Tearing Up The Oxygen" by Maritime, the lyrics explore themes of longing, escape, and the search for connection. The opening lines, "If you drink enough water will I fade, When I'm out of your system forget things that I said," suggest a desire to be forgotten or erased from someone's memory. It reflects the pain of saying things that may have caused harm or regret, and wondering if time or distance can help in moving past them.


The next lines, "Then the scenery changes. Cars have no remorse they take the world by force. We wish we could travel so relentlessly. Even in our sleep we surrender," delve into a sense of powerlessness and longing for escapism. The idea of cars having no remorse and taking over the world suggests a desire for the freedom and travel they represent. The longing for relentless travel that persists even in sleep indicates a craving to escape from the burdens and limitations of everyday life.


The lyrics continue with the sentiment, "You can do anything, I should be so lucky." Here, there is a sense of admiration or envy towards someone who possesses the freedom and ability to do anything they desire. The singer recognizes their own limitations and expresses a wistful desire to have the same opportunities.


The following lines, "So now I chase my bags. Someday they'll take me home. My clothes are worn so thin they accent my bones," evoke a sense of transience and the pursuit of finding a place to call home. The worn-out clothes symbolize the struggles and hardships endured on this journey. The sleep that has been lost could bring rest, but the ticking clocks and the passage of time continuously remind the singer of the ups and downs, the best and worst, and the experiences that define their life, specifically in the Maritimes (a region in eastern Canada).


The final lines, "When your eyes are off me, I'm alone. They could be anywhere, I should be so lucky. Tearing up the oxygen to find one another," express the profound loneliness felt when not being noticed or appreciated. The idea of tearing up the oxygen to find one another suggests the lengths and efforts the singer is willing to go through to connect with someone. It conveys a strong desire for companionship and a search for meaningful relationships.


Overall, "Tearing Up The Oxygen" captures a yearning for escape, the bittersweet realization of limitations, and the innate human desire for connection and belonging. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of longing and the challenges faced in finding fulfillment in life.


Line by Line Meaning

If you drink enough water will i fade
Will my presence and impact on you diminish if you distance yourself and cleanse your mind?


When I'm out of your system forget things that I said.
Once I am no longer a part of your thoughts, will you erase and disregard the words I previously expressed?


Then the scenery changes.
As circumstances shift and evolve, the surroundings transform accordingly.


Cars have no remorse they take the world by force
Automobiles, devoid of guilt, assert their dominance and conquer the world through their sheer power.


We wish we could travel so relentlessly
We yearn to embark on journeys with unwavering determination and ceaseless movement.


Even in our sleep we surrender
Even during moments of vulnerability and rest, we relinquish control and succumb to external influences.


You can do anything
Possibilities are boundless and attainable for you.


I should be so lucky.
How fortunate would I be if circumstances favored me in a similar manner.


So now I chase my bags
Currently, I pursue and seek my belongings and possessions diligently.


Someday they'll take me home
Eventually, these belongings will lead me to a place that I can call home.


My clothes are worn so thin they accent my bones
The condition of my clothing, tattered and frail, emphasizes the prominence of my skeletal structure.


The sleep I've lost could rest me.
The sleep I have sacrificed could potentially provide me with much-needed rest and rejuvenation.


But clocks keep slippery time
Yet, time evades and eludes our grasp like a slippery substance, constantly slipping away.


They paint the salt stained lines
Time, metaphorically represented as paint, creates lines marked with the tears and hardships experienced.


Of the best and worst and the maritimes.
These lines signify the moments of both triumph and adversity, as well as the geographical region of the coast.


When your eyes are off me, I'm alone.
Without your attentive gaze upon me, I am left in solitude and isolation.


They could be anywhere
The potential locations they might be present in are limitless.


I should be so lucky
How fortunate would I be if circumstances favored me in a similar manner.


Tearing up the oxygen to find one another
Striving and exerting intense effort to seek and reunite with each other, as if tearing apart the very air we breathe.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maritime

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Alex Winslow

You guys make such awesome music, I don't understand why you have under 1k views!

verthandi

If you drink enough water will I fade?
When I'm out of your system
Forget the things that I've said
Then the scenery changes and cars
Have no remorse, they take the world by force

We wish we could travel so recklessly
Even in our sleep we surrender
You can do anything, I should be so lucky
Tearing up the oxygen to find one another

Now I chase my bags, someday they'll take me home
My clothes are worn so thin, they accent my bones
And the sleep I've lost could rest me

Clocks keep slippery time
They paint the salt stained lines of
The best and the worst and the Maritimes

When your eyes are off me I'm alone
They could be anywhere, I should be so lucky
Tearing up the oxygen to find one another
I should be so lucky

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