Oxygen
Sam Bisbee Lyrics
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We are we even after we die
When we get to heaven, will we still have eyes?
Will we make love? Will we still get high?
C'mon, throw your hands up in the oxygen
Wave them around like you don't know where the time went
In heaven will we still need pagers?
In heaven will we still need cell phones?
Will it be cold? Will we have heated homes?
So throw your hands up in the oxygen
A lifetime lived is a lifetime well spent
You got to believe it, there's no way to prove it
Show me where you hurt and I'll try to soothe it
Give me everything and I'll never lose it
Never get a change if you never get to use it
So throw your hands up in the oxygen
Wave them around like you don't know where the time went
So throw your hands up in the oxygen
A lifetime lived is a lifetime well spent
Never have I seen such a beautiful day
Never have I seen the sky look this way
Illuminated by the words you say
Everywhere you step there is no gray
You got to throw your hands up in the oxygen
You got to throw your hands up in the oxygen
The song "Oxygen" by Sam Bisbee is a reflection on life, death, and the unknowns that lie beyond. The opening lines "You are you and I am I, We are we even after we die" explore the idea of what remains after we pass on. It suggests that even in the afterlife, we maintain our individual identities and connections with one another, though it is uncertain what form that may take. The questions posed in the following lines, "When we get to heaven, will we still have eyes? Will we make love? Will we still get high?" emphasize that there is a lot that we cannot know or predict about what comes after death, yet we continue to imagine and ponder these possibilities.
The chorus, "C'mon, throw your hands up in the oxygen, Wave them around like you don't know where the time went" suggests that one should seize the moment and enjoy life with all its unpredictability and inevitability, just as one would enjoy throwing their hands up aimlessly. The second verse explores the idea of technology beyond this life, asking whether we will still need pagers, cell phones, or heated homes in heaven, and whether danger will still be present. The message seems to be that in the grand scheme of things, these worldly concerns may not matter much after we leave this life, but the way we live our lives on earth and what we do with the time we have might.
The third verse switches perspective to the idea of the present moment, emphasizing the beauty of the day, the sky, and the words spoken by others. The final line urges the listener to embrace life fully by throwing their hands up in the air and celebrating the time they have.
Line by Line Meaning
You are you and I am I
We are unique individuals
We are we even after we die
Our memories and impact continue to exist beyond death
When we get to heaven, will we still have eyes?
What will the afterlife be like?
Will we make love? Will we still get high?
Will we experience pleasure and fulfillment in the afterlife?
C'mon, throw your hands up in the oxygen
Celebrate life and its mysteries
Wave them around like you don't know where the time went
Live in the moment and cherish every second
In heaven will we still need pagers?
What technologies or social norms will continue in the afterlife?
Will there be self-defense? Will there be danger?
What kind of world awaits us after death?
In heaven will we still need cell phones?
What role will communication play in the afterlife?
Will it be cold? Will we have heated homes?
What physical comfort can we expect in the afterlife?
A lifetime lived is a lifetime well spent
Make the most of your time on earth
You got to believe it, there's no way to prove it
Faith and belief are powerful despite a lack of tangible proof
Show me where you hurt and I'll try to soothe it
Empathy and compassion can alleviate pain
Give me everything and I'll never lose it
Giving is an act of preservation
Never get a change if you never get to use it
Take risks and seize opportunities
Never have I seen such a beautiful day
Appreciation for the present moment
Never have I seen the sky look this way
Wonder and awe at nature's beauty
Illuminated by the words you say
The power of words to brighten one's world
Everywhere you step there is no gray
Positive influence and energy
You got to throw your hands up in the oxygen
Express joy and gratitude for life
A lifetime lived is a lifetime well spent
Emphasizing the importance of a fulfilling life
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