Oblivion
Sia feat. Labrinth Lyrics
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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)
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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)
@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..😍😍
@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