Oscillation
Soen Lyrics


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Everything, it’s so quiet here
Seasons last, more than thousand years
Suddenly my vision is clear,
consciousness into clarity

I can hear echoes from the sea
overwhelmed by tranquility
Radiance unfolds gradually,
every wound now begins to heal

Take on my burden, shake of my head
Chained by what I understand, won’t let me grow

New found sight opens up for each
step into similarity
Void is all coming into reach,
mistakable familiarity

Take on my burden, shake of my head
Chained by what I understand, won’t let me grow
Lay down my burden, take all my years away
Release me within emptiness and make me whole

There is a desire, there’s a need of finding faith,
I decide by painting it all in grey
Inner transformation turns a weakness to a strength,
through the times the spirit will remain

Tethered by restrictions of the way to be aware,
all is gone the hindrance will fade away
Fundamentals separate transcending into where
time that flows is neither night nor day

Every piece that we retrieve from covering our eyes,
dawns on us we cannot leave with everything inside




I will reach my hand and try to open up the sky,
on my part the reason why is stated in a lie.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Soen's "Oscillation" are a contemplation of the self and the world we live in. The opening lines describe a sense of stillness and timelessness that allows for greater clarity of thought - a sudden realization of self-awareness. The singer hears echoes from the sea, an overwhelming tranquility that brings with it a sense of healing. However, they are still held back by their understanding of the world around them, a chain that restricts their growth. The song describes a longing for release, a desire to let go of one's burdens and find wholeness within emptiness.


As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the themes of transformation, faith, and self-discovery. The singer describes the need to find faith but decides to "paint it all in grey," perhaps acknowledging that belief is not necessarily black and white. The transformation of one's weaknesses into strengths is a recurring theme, and the lyrics suggest that it is only through change and growth that one can truly transcend. The weight of restrictions and hindrances ultimately fades away, allowing for a realization that time itself is neither night nor day.


Overall, "Oscillation" is a song about accepting change and finding clarity within oneself. Its lyrics encourage us to let go of the chains that bind us, embrace transformation, and ultimately find a sense of peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything, it’s so quiet here
The singer is in an eerie, silent environment.


Seasons last, more than thousand years
Time seems to move slowly and the singer is experiencing a prolonged sense of seasons.


Suddenly my vision is clear,
The singer experiences a moment of clarity and awareness.


consciousness into clarity
The artist's consciousness becomes clear and focused.


I can hear echoes from the sea
The artist hears distant ocean sounds, creating a peaceful atmosphere.


overwhelmed by tranquility
The singer is engulfed in peacefulness.


Radiance unfolds gradually,
A gradual transformation is occurring, leading to a brighter future.


every wound now begins to heal
The artist is healing from past emotional pain and scars.


Take on my burden, shake of my head
The artist wants to let go of their burdens and negative thoughts.


Chained by what I understand, won’t let me grow
The artist realizes that their limited understanding of things is holding them back from personal growth.


New found sight opens up for each
The singer has gained new insights and perspectives.


step into similarity
The artist begins to see connections and similarities between seemingly different things.


Void is all coming into reach,
The singer approaches a state of emptiness and nothingness.


mistakable familiarity
The emptiness feels familiar, reminiscent of past experiences.


Lay down my burden, take all my years away
The singer wants to let go of their struggles and the weight of their past.


Release me within emptiness and make me whole
The artist desires a state of emptiness to bring a sense of wholeness and completeness.


There is a desire, there’s a need of finding faith,
The artist desires to find faith and meaning.


I decide by painting it all in grey
The singer chooses to view things in a neutral, gray area.


Inner transformation turns a weakness to a strength,
The singer has undergone an internal transformation, turning their weaknesses into strengths.


through the times the spirit will remain
Throughout life's trials and tribulations, the artist's spirit will persist.


Tethered by restrictions of the way to be aware,
The artist feels constrained by societal norms and expectations of awareness.


all is gone the hindrance will fade away
The artist believes that once these constraints are lifted, they will be free from hindrances and obstacles.


Fundamentals separate transcending into where
The basic principles and foundations of life create a pathway to transcendence.


time that flows is neither night nor day
The passing of time becomes indistinguishable, neither day nor night.


Every piece that we retrieve from covering our eyes,
The singer believes that they can learn from experiences that open their eyes.


dawns on us we cannot leave with everything inside
The realization that carrying everything inside is burdensome and impossible.


I will reach my hand and try to open up the sky,
The singer reaches for the impossible, seeking greater understanding and enlightenment.


on my part the reason why is stated in a lie.
The artist acknowledges that their motivations may not be entirely truthful.




Writer(s): Martin Lopez, Joel Ekeloef, Joakim Platbarzdis, Steve di Giorgio Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) Gmbh, Direction Publishing

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