Oblivious
Matthew James Lyrics


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I got a stat job,put in my time I hate what I do. Oh well I feel fine Get the bill, pay it on time Such a nice girl, she'll make a fine bride If it works out well, She won't toss me aside

There must be more to life than this. Everything is one big mess. Got my artificial highs as my consolation prize. They tell me I'm oblivious. oblivious, oblivious, I'm oblivious

I got my friends. Got my religion, here with my goals and my statement of mission. Won't change my mind without their permission There must be more to life than this. Everything is one big mess. Got my artificial highs as my consolation prize. They tell me I'm oblivious. Tried to walk a miracle mile, Didn't even crack a smile I still sit here waiting, anticipating love.

There must be more to life than this.Everything is one big mess. Got my artificial highs as my consolation prize. They tell me I'm oblivious.




Overall Meaning

In Matthew James's song Oblivious, the lyrics delve into the monotony and dissatisfaction that the singer experiences in their daily life. The song starts with the singer talking about their "stat job" and how they hate what they do, but they feel fine despite that. From this, it is apparent that the singer is used to carrying out the same routine over and over again, leading to a feeling of numbness.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer singing about how they feel there must be more to life than their current existence because everything feels like one big mess. They turn to artificial highs as their consolation prize to escape the mundane nature of their life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of their obliviousness and the fact they need to change their life, but they are unable to do so.


The bridge of the song talks about the singer's failed attempts to find happiness in love. Despite their attempts, they still sit waiting and anticipating something that may not come. Overall, the lyrics of Matthew James's Oblivious explore the concept of feeling trapped and wishing for more, but being unable to take action due to feeling overwhelmed by their circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a stat job, put in my time
I have a job in statistics that I have worked at for a while


I hate what I do. Oh well I feel fine
Even though I don't like my job, I am content with how things are


Get the bill, pay it on time
I am responsible with my finances and pay my bills on time


Such a nice girl, she'll make a fine bride
I have found a girl who I think is great and would make a good wife


If it works out well, She won't toss me aside
I hope that if our relationship goes well, she won't leave me


There must be more to life than this.
I believe that life has more meaning and purpose than what I am currently doing


Everything is one big mess.
My life feels chaotic and disorganized


Got my artificial highs as my consolation prize.
I turn to drugs or other vices to make myself feel better


They tell me I'm oblivious. Oblivious, oblivious, I'm oblivious
People have informed me that I am unaware or ignorant of my own problems and negative behaviors


I got my friends. Got my religion, here with my goals and my statement of mission.
I have a support system of friends and a strong belief in my religion, and I have set personal goals and a mission statement for myself


Won't change my mind without their permission
I am loyal to my values and beliefs, and won't make important decisions without first consulting my friends and religion


Tried to walk a miracle mile, Didn't even crack a smile
I have tried to achieve something great, but I didn't feel any joy or satisfaction from it


I still sit here waiting, anticipating love.
Despite everything, I continue to hope for and look forward to finding love




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Written by: BRIAN JAMES WHERRY, KEVIN JAMES LABRIE, MATTHEW JAMES GUILLORY

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