Lyrics
once upon a time
Introduction to a story; a narrative is about to unfold.
a girl that used to hide inside
A girl who used to keep to herself, immersed in comic books and imagination.
comic books and make believe
Her world involved fantasy and make-believe scenarios.
took a ride
She takes a significant journey or experience.
it hasn't been the same
Things have changed, likely due to a transformative event.
since lightning struck that plane
A reference to a plane crash caused by lightning; a life-altering incident.
now she's become
She has transformed into a new persona called Olivia Oblivion.
Olivia Oblivion
Introduction and emphasis on her new identity.
every day's a little more insane
Every day becomes progressively more chaotic.
now it's her turn
Now it's her time to be part of the superhero world.
when you're in the superhero game
Being in the superhero game involves challenges and risks.
see her crash and burn
Witnessing her struggle and face difficulties.
superpower takes it's toll
The inherent challenges of having superpowers.
eventually you lose control
Over time, the control over her powers diminishes.
she leaps the cars and climbs the walls
Depiction of her superhero actions, leaping cars and climbing walls.
whenever the defenseless calls
She responds whenever the helpless call for help.
she can always find them
She can always locate those in need using her X-ray vision.
with her X-ray eyes
Highlighting her unique ability to see beyond surface appearances.
the darker days she fights the light
During difficult times, she fights against the forces of light.
and steals a kiss into the night
Sharing intimate moments in the darkness.
hope you're having fun
A wish for her to enjoy her superhero role.
Olivia Oblivion
Reiteration of her superhero identity.
every day's a little more insane
Every day brings more challenges and chaos.
now it's her turn
Again emphasizing that it's now her turn in the superhero world.
when you're in the superhero game
Reiteration of the challenges in the superhero game.
see her crash and burn
Continued depiction of her struggles and failures.
superpower takes it's toll
Stresses the toll superpowers take on an individual.
eventually you lose control
The inevitable loss of control over one's powers.
go and simply ask her why she calls herself Oblivion
Encourages asking her about her chosen name, "Oblivion."
and she'll tell you that's the only lonely place she's never been
She defines "Oblivion" as the only lonely place she's never been.
and so she fights a world that's closing in
She battles against a world that is closing in on her.
every day's a little more insane
Reiteration of the increasing insanity in her daily life.
now it's her turn
Emphasizing again that it's her turn in the superhero game.
when you're in the superhero game
Continued depiction of her struggles and failures.
see her crash and burn
Stresses the toll superpowers take on an individual.
superpower takes it's toll
The inevitable loss of control over one's powers.
eventually you lose control
Empty row for spacing.
crash and burn (every day)
Repetition of the idea that every day is a crash and burn experience.
crash and burn (every day)
Further emphasis on the repetitive nature of her challenges.
crash and burn
Final mention of Olivia Oblivion, perhaps summarizing her constant struggles.
Olivia Oblivion
Conclusion with her superhero identity.</
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