Ian Freud
Oblivion
They say that times have changed
And love is all the rage
So how come all I see
When I turn on my TV
Is people just like me?
They say that nothing’s true
Is that a point of view:
That nothing’s what it seems?
Well I’ll stick to my dreams
And things I can believe

Don’t mind me - ‘Cos I’ve had a bit to drink
And when I’ve had a bit to drink I offer opinions
There’s too much in my head and I need to go to bed
And a welcome oblivion
On days like these when I’m barely even here
And the end seems so near
I would welcome oblivion

Nothing’s meant to last
The future of the past
Has finally arrived
And it’s not as advertised
What a time to be alive
But time keeps rolling on
We’re here and then we’re gone
Bust to boom, and boom to bust
All our hopes and dreams and lusts
Returned back to the dust
Don’t mind me - ‘Cos I’ve had a bit to drink
And when I’ve had a bit to drink I offer opinions
There’s too much in my head and I need to go to bed
And a welcome oblivion
On days like these when I’m barely even here
And the end seems so near
I would welcome oblivion