Inanity
Oblique Rain Lyrics

The lyrics to Oblique Rain's song "Inanity" express a sense of danger, mistaking someone's intentions, and being captivated by them despite the consequences. The opening lines, "You take me wrong/Through this dawn," suggest a misinterpretation of someone's behavior, perhaps mistaking their flirtation for something more. The next line, "You are perfect," could be the singer's initial impression of this person, but that quickly turns to dread with the next line, "You reveal the animal." This hints at the idea that this person is not what they seem on the surface and may have a darker side.

The chorus reinforces this idea of danger and unpredictability, with lines like "You are so dangerous/And you don't seem to care about the consequence" and "Your hypnotizing eyes are always hunting me, animal." These lyrics suggest that the object of the singer's affection is not only dangerous but also aware of their power over them. The repeated refrain of "I just wanna tell you how I feel tonight/Don't wanna have to show you how I feel tonight" underscores the uncertainty and hesitation of the singer in expressing their feelings, perhaps out of fear of this person's reaction.