Destiny
Oppera Lyrics


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YOU REMIND ME OF SOMEONE I DREAM OF
HEARTBREAK EVERY SINGLE NIGHT
A FANTASY THAT ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY
IMAGINARY SANCTUARY SO VERY
COMFORTABLE BUT MAKES ME WEAK IN THE KNEES
SHADES DRAWN AND THE LIGHTS ARE OUT
SO PLEASE COME TO ME
CLOSE MY EYES AND SEE THE TWO OF US
THE ONLY VISION I NEED
BUT I CAN'T BREATHE 'CAUSE I'VE HAD ENOUGH
AND YOU'RE NOT THERE FOR ME
FOR ME

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP
I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

YOU REMIND ME THAT I'M ALL ALONE NOW
I CAN'T SEEM TO COPE WITH ANYTHING
I WISH THAT I COULD RUN AWAY FROM MYSELF
AND FREE MY REALITY

CLOSE MY EYES AND SEE THE TWO OF US
THE ONLY VISION I NEED
BUT I CAN'T BREATHE 'CAUSE I'VE HAD ENOUGH
AND YOU'RE NOT THERE FOR ME
YOU'RE NOT THERE FOR ME

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP
I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP
I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

MIRROR MIRROR
ON THE WALL
AM I HEADED FOR A WATERFALL
THE ROCKS BELOW
THE UNDERTOW
CHAMPION
WIN PLACE OR SHOW
MYSTERY
MY SANITY
YOU ONLY EXIST IN MY MEMORY
I CAN'T BREATHE
BUT AT LEAST I'M FREE
'CAUSE I DON'T NEED YOU TO BE
ME

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP
I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP
I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

I'M ON MY OWN
I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
IF I NEED ANY HELP




I CAN DO IT MYSELF
I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oppera's song "Destiny" depict a longing for a lost love that has been replaced with a fantasy version of that person in the singer's mind. The song begins with the singer saying that the person they are speaking to reminds them of someone they dream of, someone who causes them heartbreak every night. The fantasy version of this person is a sanctuary for the singer, but ultimately makes them weak in the knees. The singer asks this person to come to them and tries to envision them in their mind's eye.


The chorus repeats the line "I'm on my own" and emphasizes the singer's self-sufficiency. They don't answer their phone because no one is calling to help them - they can do it themselves. The singer repeats this message throughout the song, cementing their desire to be in charge of their own destiny. The final verse introduces a metaphor about a looming waterfall that may represent a crisis point in the singer's life, but they are ready to be a champion and take control of their own fate.


Overall, "Destiny" is a song about the power of the individual to shape their own future and the fantasies that can both comfort and torment us.


Line by Line Meaning

YOU REMIND ME OF SOMEONE I DREAM OF
The person the singer is talking to reminds them of someone they often dream about.


HEARTBREAK EVERY SINGLE NIGHT
The singer experiences heartbreak every night when they dream about this person.


A FANTASY THAT ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY
The person in the singer's dream is a comforting fantasy, but it also brings them to tears.


IMAGINARY SANCTUARY SO VERY
The artist's dream world is a comforting imaginary sanctuary.


COMFORTABLE BUT MAKES ME WEAK IN THE KNEES
Despite being comforting, the artist's dream world also makes them feel vulnerable and weak.


SHADES DRAWN AND THE LIGHTS ARE OUT
The singer is in a dark, secluded space where they can focus on their thoughts and feelings.


SO PLEASE COME TO ME
The singer wants the person in their dreams to appear in reality.


CLOSE MY EYES AND SEE THE TWO OF US
The artist can envision a future with the person they dream about when they close their eyes.


THE ONLY VISION I NEED
The artist only sees a future with this person and nothing else matters.


BUT I CAN'T BREATHE 'CAUSE I'VE HAD ENOUGH
The artist is suffocating under the weight of their own thoughts and feelings and needs a break from them.


AND YOU'RE NOT THERE FOR ME
The person in the singer's dreams is not present in reality and cannot help the singer cope with their thoughts and feelings.


FOR ME
The artist is alone and must face their reality on their own.


I'M ON MY OWN
The singer is alone and must face their reality on their own.


I DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE
The singer is not seeking help or comfort from anyone else.


NO ONE IS CALLING TO SEE
The singer is alone and has no one reaching out to them for help or comfort either.


IF I NEED ANY HELP
The artist has accepted that they are on their own and must handle their situation alone.


I CAN DO IT MYSELF
The artist is confident in their ability to handle their situation alone.


I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY
The singer takes responsibility for their own future and the path they choose to take.


MIRROR MIRROR
The singer is talking to themselves, addressing their reflection in a mirror.


ON THE WALL
The mirror is hanging on the wall.


AM I HEADED FOR A WATERFALL
The artist is unsure if they are headed towards disaster or a successful future.


THE ROCKS BELOW
The artist is aware of the dangers that lie ahead.


THE UNDERTOW
The singer is aware of the hidden dangers that lie ahead.


CHAMPION
The artist sees themselves as a fighter and survivor.


WIN PLACE OR SHOW
The singer is ready to win no matter what.


MYSTERY
The future is unknown and uncertain.


MY SANITY
The singer's mental health is at stake due to their thoughts and feelings.


YOU ONLY EXIST IN MY MEMORY
The person the artist dreams about is not real and only exists in their memory.


I CAN'T BREATHE
The artist is overwhelmed and suffocating under the weight of their thoughts and feelings.


BUT AT LEAST I'M FREE
Despite the struggle, the singer finds comfort in the fact that they are in control of their own life and future.


'CAUSE I DON'T NEED YOU TO BE
The singer does not need the person from their dreams to be present in reality to achieve their goals.




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