Oblivion
Embracing the Shadows: Patrick Wolf's Journey into the Depths of Existence
Lyrics
I hear you, but I'm not afraid of you
The speaker acknowledges hearing someone but asserts fearlessness.
I'm not afraid of you
Reiteration of fearlessness, emphasizing no fear.
Father, where is my gun?
The speaker questions the location of their gun.
Now that the war has begun
Reflecting on the commencement of a war or conflict.
Oh, let me go it alone, I need no one
Desire for independence, expressing a willingness to go through challenges alone.
I said I need no one
Emphatic restatement of not needing anyone's assistance.
But oh God, now here it comes
Realization of impending danger or a difficult situation.
And it's too dark to aim this gun
Struggling due to darkness, possibly metaphorical, making it hard to act or decide.
Clicking now faster, faster, faster
Implies a sense of urgency, perhaps representing a rapid sequence of events.
Once again I'm on the run
The speaker finds themselves in a situation necessitating escape or evasion.
And I hear you say, oh my stubborn son
A parental figure (likely the father) addresses the speaker, referring to their stubbornness.
Don't you said you need no one
A reminder of the previous assertion of not needing anyone, possibly in conflict with the father's advice.
But don't you see danger, danger, danger's
Warning about imminent danger approaching rapidly.
Headed to oblivion?
Suggesting that danger is leading towards a state of complete forgetfulness or ignorance.
Followed the hunt far as I could
Describing persistence despite adverse conditions, symbolized by difficult weather and petrified wood.
Through dozen weathers, petrified wood
Enduring challenges but managing to progress.
And I took one shot in the dark
Attempt to take action despite uncertainty, firing a metaphorical 'silver bullet.'
And fired the bullet silver to heart
The impact of a decisive action, causing a significant effect (heart symbolizes core or essence).
And oh God, now here it comes
Reiteration of a looming threat or danger that feels unmanageable due to darkness.
And it's too dark to aim this gun
Similar to line 10, struggling in the darkness, feeling unable to control the situation.
Now faster, faster, faster
Emphasizes the acceleration or intensification of the situation.
Once again I'm on the run
Feeling compelled to escape or avoid a situation once more.
And I hear you say, oh my stubborn son
A repetition of the parental figure's concern for the speaker's stubbornness.
I know that you said you need no one
Referencing the speaker's claim of not needing anyone, contrasting it with the father's worry.
But don't you see danger, danger, danger
Reiteration of imminent danger approaching rapidly.
Headed to oblivion?
Warning of a path leading to complete forgetfulness or disregard.
Oblivion, oblivion, oblivion, oblivion, oblivion, oblivion
Repetitive emphasis on the concept of forgetfulness or disregard.
Wait a second, have you come so far for it to end like this?
Questioning the purpose or outcome of such a challenging journey, implying a potential undesirable end.
This is the challenge
Asserting that the situation faced is a test or trial.
I dare you to take a hold of that darkness from deep down in you
A challenge to confront one's inner darkness or fears to overcome the current situation.
Get back up, what are you so afraid of?
Encouragement to rise above fears, questioning their validity.
Show your face, face to me
An appeal to reveal one's true self or emotions.
Show your face, face to me
Repeated insistence on revealing oneself to the speaker.
Be you my friend or enemy
An inquiry into whether the revealed person is a friend or foe.
Show your face, face to me
Continued request to show oneself.
I do not fear oblivion, I do not fear oblivion
Declaring a lack of fear towards the concept of oblivion (forgetfulness or disregard).
Said I do not fear oblivion, oblivion, oblivion, oblivion
Reiteration of not fearing oblivion, emphasizing the lack of fear repeatedly.
Father, where is my gun?
Repetition of the speaker's inquiry about the gun's whereabouts.
I need no one, I need no one
Restating the independence and self-reliance of not needing anyone.
Said I need no one
Reiteration of the lack of need for external assistance.
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