Cover art for Oblivious by Gabriel Christie Swartbooi
Mar. 13, 20141 viewer

Oblivious Lyrics

Yesterday I spoke with a tree,
A tree that could not speak with me
Yesterday I walked with the sea,
Yet the affection for me could not be seen
Yesterday I laughed and played with the green grass,
However I realize now she has no intentions of knowing me
The birds are singing a confused song,
With an element of fear

I could agree, I could sing along, I could be

There was a dolphin yesterday,
That was insecure
But the beauty emanated from its soul was remarkable
The vulnerability of the lion could be seen in its eyes,
The pride disappeared and sentimentality prevailed

I could agree, I could be

The sweet peace nature gives,
Was never meant for me
There I go, here I find myself
Lost, lost in the midst of possibilities
Engaged with nature itself
Falling deeper into fondness
Lost, lost among thorns
Their causing havoc
Their instigating rage
Their proving my depth fallible
I call them my nemesis
They steal and ensnare nature from me
They steal and ensnare her with charm
Charm I cannot attain
They steal and ensnare nature from me with conservation in mind
But what do I know about conservation
Lest I acquire their ways shall I be unproductive and vain
Nature is sweet, she’s an exquisite being
Her elegance I revere
Her smile I revere
Nature is original
Hitherto I’ve been erased,
Ignored,
Unsolicited,
And susceptible

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March 13, 2014
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