Oxygen
R.O.N.N. Lyrics
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See the faces down below
I'm Calling you
Calling you
All of you made me the prodigy child
You're flowing inside me like a river run wild
Where are you now
Running out of air
I can only hear the silence
Keep me in the dark
Feel like I'm caving in
I need some oxygen
Slowly leaving
still breathing
I am sinking down below
I'm reaching out
I'm reaching out
Even if my face is battered and bruised
My eyes are wide open and facing the truth
Where are you now
I'm ready now
The lyrics to R.O.N.N.'s song Oxygen describe the feeling of being alone and drowning, both literally and figuratively. The first verse paints a picture of being in deep water and seeing the faces of others below, but feeling unable to connect with them. The repetition of "calling you" speaks to a desire for someone to reach out and connect with, but ultimately it seems like there is no response. The second verse expands on this sense of isolation, with the lines "all of you made me the prodigy child" indicating that the singer may have been held up as exceptional or different from others, but that they now feel abandoned in their time of need.
The chorus then brings a sense of urgency to the situation, with the singer running out of air and feeling like they are "caving in." The repeated plea for "oxygen" takes on a metaphorical meaning as well as a literal one, with the singer needing something to sustain them both physically and emotionally. The final verse sees the singer sinking down but still trying to reach out for help, and even though they may be battered and bruised, they are ready to face the truth and connect with others. Overall, the lyrics to Oxygen convey a sense of loneliness and desperation, but also a resilience and a desire to find connection and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Near the surface I'm floating
I am close to the surface of the water and buoyant.
See the faces down below
I can see faces beneath the water's surface.
I'm Calling you
I am reaching out to someone for help.
Calling you
I am continuing to reach out for help.
All of you made me the prodigy child
I became who I am today because of all of you.
You're flowing inside me like a river run wild
Your influence is like a powerful river that flows within me.
Where are you now
I am questioning where the people who influenced me are now.
Where are you now
I am still questioning where the people who influenced me are now.
Running out of air
I am in danger and don't have much time left to survive.
I can only hear the silence
I am in a quiet and desperate situation.
Keep me in the dark
I am in a state of ignorance or confusion, and I need clarity.
Feel like I'm caving in
I am overwhelmed and on the brink of breaking down.
I need some oxygen
I need help or assistance to survive.
Slowly leaving
I am gradually descending.
still breathing
I am still alive, but barely holding on.
I am sinking down below
I am descending deeper into danger.
I'm reaching out
I am still trying to get help.
I'm reaching out
I am still striving for assistance.
Even if my face is battered and bruised
Even if I am injured, I am still fighting to survive.
My eyes are wide open and facing the truth
I am aware of the reality of the situation and not in denial.
Where are you now
Again, I am questioning where the people who influenced me are now.
I'm ready now
I am now prepared to receive help.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anders Kirkegaard, Christoffer Stjerne, Johan Wohlert, Søren Itenov
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