In the winter of 2009, a few months after singer Tad Doan's last musical project had come to an end, he found new inspiration in a friend and decided to start a new band. “I was planning on giving up on music and pursuing school alone until Pat Brown (Sing It Loud) and Andrew Goldstein (The Friday Night Boys) changed my mind. I posted several bulletins on Myspace hoping to find people to jam with,” Doan said, reflecting on how it all began. When Noel Hernandez responded, the two immediately started writing songs and recording in Tad's home studio. Starting to play local shows, they reached out to drummer Adam Vara, who had previously worked with both Tad and Noel, to fill the spot on drums. In search of a bass player to fill the last void in their line up, old friend Sebastian Oates came on board in the Summer of 2010 and "made us feel complete," said Vara. From then on, Set The Scene was born.
Opening for national touring acts such as Sing It Loud (Epitaph Records), Eye Alaska (Fearless Records), Every Avenue (Fearless Records), and Amber Pacific (Victory Records), the young band has been able to take what they need and apply everything that they've learned. "In the past four to five months, so much has happened and we don't have any other plans other than doing what we love."
Walk To Oblivion
Set The Scene Lyrics
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As I walk this path to oblivion.
And if I could, I would erase your name,
The name that's been carved into my memory.
Because everything will change
When I put my hand where your name is carved.
Because how could you not remember my name,
While I was shouting and spelling it out for you?
There'll be a name without further relation.
Only then I can go on with my life without suffocating.
You came, drowned my lungs
Killed my heart and took your part.
So I walk this path to oblivion
The lyrics to Set The Scene's Walk To Oblivion paint a picture of a person walking alone, on a journey towards forgetting someone who has left a deep impression in their heart. The opening line--"There is only me with no one by my side"-- sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is a journey that this person is taking alone, with no one to offer them comfort or support.
The second line-- "As I walk this path to oblivion"-- indicates that the person is walking towards a place of forgetfulness, where they can escape the pain caused by the memories of the person they are trying to forget. The person mentions that they wish they could erase this person's name from their memory, but the name is "carved" into their memory, making it impossible to forget.
As the song progresses, the person reflects on the fact that everything will change when they finally "put [their] hand where your name is carved." This line seems to suggest that the person is considering physically touching a place where this person's name is carved, either on an object or in their mind.
The person also reflects on the fact that despite shouting and spelling out their own name for this person, they don't appear to remember it. This sense of rejection seems to have wounded the person deeply, leading them to want to forget everything associated with this person.
The final verse--"You came, drowned my lungs/ killed my heart and took your part/ So I walk this path to oblivion"-- is a gut-wrenching reflection on how the person feels they have lost everything because of this person. They are experiencing so much pain that they feel like they are drowning, unable to breathe because of the weight of their emotions. In order to escape this pain, they are walking towards oblivion, towards a place where they can hopefully forget all of their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
There is only me with no one by my side
I am alone on this journey to oblivion without anyone to accompany me.
As I walk this path to oblivion.
I am taking steps towards an uncertain and ultimate end.
And if I could, I would erase your name,
I wish I could forget the name that has carved itself into my memory.
The name that's been carved into my memory.
Your name is etched into my mind and it's painful to remember.
Because everything will change
By removing your name, my world will be different.
When I put my hand where your name is carved.
The physical sensation of touching where your name is engraved is significant to me.
Because how could you not remember my name,
I find it hard to believe that you didn't remember me when I made myself known to you.
While I was shouting and spelling it out for you?
I made every effort to make sure you knew who I was and it hurts that you didn't recognize me.
So when I look into my palm
When I examine my hand closely,
There'll be a name without further relation.
I want to see a name that doesn't have any emotional ties to me anymore.
Only then I can go on with my life without suffocating.
Once I let go of the past, I can breathe and move forward with my life.
You came, drowned my lungs
Your presence overwhelmed me so much that I felt like I couldn't breathe.
Killed my heart and took your part.
Your actions hurt me deeply and now I have to live with the consequences.
So I walk this path to oblivion
I continue on this path towards the end, knowing that it's the only option left.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DMM Tech
@Dave Dave It is very possible that only two were left.
However, with numbers like 49 and 52, i doubt it.
But I guess for there not to be an issue with the ending, sure! The Tek was in the process of finishing up with the Earth. There were two pairs of clones left to be recalled. Conveniently in neighboring sectors. One pair met their demise with Vicka getting killed by a drone and Jack sacrificing himself to destroy the Tek.
That just leaves one last Jack. That could be what happened.
Oh, then there's the Last Vicka still roaming about..... awkward!
Curious, why would the Tek want to recall the clones anyway. They appear to be disposable and the Tek had plenty on hand. The Tek used them to fight the remaining humans and maintain the rigs!
Sorry, try as I might, I just can't get past that ending for explanation. I'll just enjoy the general premise of the movie as I thought it was very good.
Hayden Evans
Underrated movie with an amazing soundtrack. Loved Oblivion.
evolvetek
indeed
Nicktasteless
@nuntana2 absolutely true! better underrated than overrated.
Gary Smith
Me, too!
nuntana2
Totally agree, and T Legacy is similar. It doesn't sit with everyone because people are fickle when it comes to movies. But I like it when great flicks are underrated and shunned; makes one feel privileged to be part of a niche.
Sage Channel
Would have been awesome if the "Bubble ship" could actually fly.
Jeffrey314159
Very good point. The tail rotor is useless except as a visual reminder this craft is based on a Bel-Air helicopter design
Kriechbaum
@Scott S With only two jet-engines, you would limit your yaw, especially while hovering.
sideswipeBL
@Scott S I'm a year late, but the tail rotor controls the bubble ship's yaw in atmosphere.
Quinten
@Scott S Perhaps extra stability?