Oblivion
Sia feat. Labrinth Lyrics


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Heaven never heard me calling
Guess this is the reason I feel like hell
Weatherman the rain is pouring, yeah, yeah
I wanna be in time
See I'm being honest right now
I've been in this dark hotel
So why do I keep myself locked in? Yeah
I wanna be, I wanna be!

Be in oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)

Box me 'round the ears, my darling
Only you can bring relief my dear
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Crush me with your love, adore me, yeah, yeah
Wanna be, I wanna be

Be in oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)

Cold sweat, I was living in my head
Near death, till this experience
So, if you would be
If you would be

Be my oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah




Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Oblivion" by Sia and Labrinth express a feeling of hopelessness and the need for something to ease the pain. The opening lines "Heaven never heard me calling // Guess this is the reason I feel like hell" convey a sense of loneliness and being unheard. The singer then goes on to say that they want to be honest about their feelings, despite being in a dark place mentally.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Be in oblivion" multiple times, which means to escape reality and be free from pain. The singer wants something to knock them out and numb their feelings. They feel that nothing can make them numb, except for running away. Towards the end of the song, the singer asks someone to be their oblivion and knock them out, revealing their desperation for relief.


Overall, "Oblivion" portrays a sense of desperation and a longing for escape from reality. The lyrics are deep, emotional and relatable, making it a popular song among fans of Sia and Labrinth.


Line by Line Meaning

Heaven never heard me calling
My prayers weren't answered and I feel abandoned


Guess this is the reason I feel like hell
I'm suffering and it feels like no one cares


Weatherman the rain is pouring, yeah, yeah
It's a metaphor for my depressed state of mind


I wanna be in time
I wish I could go back to the past and fix things before it's too late


See I'm being honest right now
I'm admitting to my flaws


I've been in this dark hotel
I'm stuck in a dark and lonely place


So why do I keep myself locked in? Yeah
I'm questioning my own self-destructive behavior


I wanna be, I wanna be!
I want to escape from my suffering


Be in oblivion
I want to forget everything and be free from pain


Don't wanna live like this
My current state is unbearable


Need something to knock me out
I need something to distract me from reality


Don't wanna feel
I want to be numb and not feel any emotions


Nothing can make me numb
I've tried everything but nothing works


Nothing left but to run
I feel like running away from my problems


I need you to knock me out, yeah
I need someone to help me forget my pain


Box me 'round the ears, my darling
I need someone to physically hurt me to forget my emotional pain


Only you can bring relief my dear
I need someone I trust to help me forget my pain


Crush me with your love, adore me, yeah, yeah
I need someone to love me deeply to help me forget my pain


Be my oblivion
I need someone to help me forget my pain and be free


Cold sweat, I was living in my head
I was overthinking and it caused me pain


Near death, till this experience
I almost gave up on life, but something helped me survive


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of desperation for help


Yeah-yeah, yeah
A repeated expression of desperation for help


(I need you to knock me out)
I need help to forget my pain and suffering




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sia Furler, Timothy Mckenzie

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@izzythompson2965

Heaven never heard me calling
Guess this is the reason I feel like hell
Weatherman the rain is pouring, yeah, yeah
I wanna be in time
See I'm being honest right now
I've been in this dark hotel
So why do I keep myself locked in? Yeah
I wanna be, I wanna be!

Be in oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)

Box me 'round the ears, my darling
Only you can bring relief my dear
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Crush me with your love, adore me, yeah, yeah
Wanna be, I wanna be

Be in oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)

Cold sweat, I was living in my head
Near death, till this experience
So, if you would be
If you would be

Be my oblivion
Don't wanna live like this
Need something to knock me out
Don't wanna feel
Nothing can make me numb
Nothing left but to run
I need you to knock me out, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
(I need you to knock me out)



All comments from YouTube:

@viserysi8289

if you are here listening to this , i like your music taste.

@kyrietrashchokinglirving7255

Ivan Lopez ikr ive been searchin this kind of music

@aizazulhaq4702

But you're showing me a middle finger 😭😭😭😭

@cristinakoronaiou3991

I made your likes 200

@jozard2108

Grew up with him and the bitch is still here

@humblelyon3466

Bro..😍😍

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@aly8950

Don’t be shy Sia and Labrinth make 100+ more songs together

@Andrea-mq6rl

FR HAHA

@just-a-me1168

Don't you shy away.

@autumnrose444

oh yes, please

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