Oblivion Lyrics

Lyric discussion by nakedpeople 

Cover art for Oblivion lyrics by M83

I will interpret as person #1 as he, and person #2 as she.

Song talks about a guy who found a love he was searching whole life(perfect person). He finally found her and is showing her his love. But no matter how perfect he think she is there is one problem. She doesn't feel the same about him.

"And even now you’ll hear me calling You'll hear me calling"

  • Showing the love towards her.

"And in your dreams you’ll see me falling, falling"

  • In her head she doesn't see this relationship working, because she doesn't feel the same about him.

"Breathe in the light I’ll stay here in the shadows Waiting for a sign, as the tide grows Higher, and higher, and higher"

  • He is waiting for her signals-answers(on his love) in the shadows, which could maybe be interpreted as depression.

"And when the nights are long All the stars recall your goodbye, your goodbye"

  • At nights he is slowly realizing that she will never be with him (nights are very sensitive).
My Interpretation