Oh My God
Mark Ronson featuring Lily Allen Lyrics


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Time on your side that will never end
The most beautiful thing you can ever spend
But you work in a shirt with your name tag on it
Drifting apart like a plate tectonic

It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Was a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar

Too much time spent dragging the past up
I didn't see you not looking when I messed up
Settling down in your early twenties
Sucked more blood than a backstreet dentist

It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Is a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home

Great rulers make for greater glory
The only thing growing is our history
Knock me down, I'll get right back up again
I'll come back stronger than a powered up Pac-Man

It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Was a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home

And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home




And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Oh My God" by Mark Ronson (feat. Lily Allen) tell the story of a young person who feels trapped in their current situation and wishes to escape it. They speak about how time is an invaluable resource, but they are wasting it by being stuck in a dead-end job that does not fulfill them. They compare their relationship with someone to that of tectonic plates, implying that they are slowly drifting apart. The singer then talks about wanting to be a million miles away from there, in a place that is more familiar.


The second verse speaks about the singer's past mistakes and how they feel like they are still being dragged down by them. They feel like they are settling too soon in their life and that it is sucking out their blood like a backstreet dentist. They desire to break free, to let go of the past, and find a place that they can call home.


The chorus, "And oh my God, I can't believe it, I've never been this far away from home," showcases the singer's disbelief that they have gotten so far away from where they started. They feel amazed and astounded at how far they have come, and despite feeling lost, they try to find their way back home.


Overall, the lyrics of "Oh My God" are about feeling trapped in one's current situation, the desire to find a place of belonging, and the journey of self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Time on your side that will never end
You have endless time, but it's up to you how you use it


The most beautiful thing you can ever spend
Time is precious and should be treated as a valuable commodity


But you work in a shirt with your name tag on it
You may not have the job you want, but you have to start somewhere


Drifting apart like a plate tectonic
Relationships can shift and change like the movement of Earth's plates


It don't matter to me
I am indifferent to the situation


'Cause all I wanted to be
My desired outcome was different from my current situation


Was a million miles from here
I wanted to be far away from my current location


Somewhere more familiar
I wanted to be in a place that I knew and was comfortable with


Too much time spent dragging the past up
Focusing too much on past mistakes can impede progress


I didn't see you not looking when I messed up
You were not paying attention when I made a mistake


Settling down in your early twenties
Committing to a long-term situation at a young age can be challenging


Sucked more blood than a backstreet dentist
The situation was draining and difficult to deal with


Great rulers make for greater glory
Powerful leaders can inspire and create greatness


The only thing growing is our history
The only thing that continues to accumulate is our past experiences


Knock me down, I'll get right back up again
I have resilience and will keep persevering


I'll come back stronger than a powered up Pac-Man
I will return with increased strength and determination


And oh my God, I can't believe it
Expressing disbelief or shock at the current situation


I've never been this far away from home
Feeling far away from a sense of security and familiarity




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS HODGSON, CHARLES RICHARD WILSON, ANDREW ROBERT WHITE, NICHOLAS BAINES, JAMES RIX

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@merllisstephanymendezsolan9157

Time on your side that will never end
The most beautiful thing you can ever spend
But you work in a shirt with your name tag on it
Drifting apart like a plate tectonic
It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Was a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar
Too much time spent dragging the past up
I didn't see you not looking when I messed up
Settling down in your early twenties
Sucked more blood than a backstreet dentist
It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Is a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
Great rulers make for greater glory
The only thing growing is our history
Knock me down, I'll get right back up again
I'll come back stronger than a powered up Pac-Man
It don't matter to me
'Cause all I wanted to be
Was a million miles from here
Somewhere more familiar
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from home
And oh my God, I can't believe it
I've never been this far away from



All comments from YouTube:

@formanm19

The coolest thing about the video is that the 5 guys who are sitting at the table from which Lilly Allen drinks from their soda is none other than the Kaiser Chiefs. They are the original creators and performers of this song.

@eagletown8977

And the guy in a cool hat is none other than Stuart Zender formerly of Jamiroquai

@yeshaha

Such an underrated song.

@lavaniadelrey2807

yes haha lily is underrated period

@evieaddy9580

It's underrated because it wasn't new then either.

@tinkhanibanda

It is.

@j.c7719

@Lavania Del Rey she’s a fucking Queen

@lavaniadelrey2807

@J.C w I love her smmm happy for my queen getting married hope she drops a new album soon

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@juancondemusic

Ronson's mouth in this video is to die for

@xilitla.

you’re right though.

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