Never been so far away
I don't think I want to stay in this room
Anymore

If I crawl across the floor
Then I'd be closer to that door
It's too far

Never been so far away
Just lost the last thought in my head
What happens now?

Some fantasy you've been
Pick up the pieces in my mind
I'm going home



Lyrics submitted by jfire7887

Track duration: 05:05

"OX4" as written by Andy Bell, Lawrence Colbert, Mark Gardener, Steve Queralt

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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    General Comment:I love this song even though it is quite simple lyrically.

    I think it describes the feeling of being trapped in a situation/place such as a relationship that has lost its spark or a job one has no passion for. Maybe even a cycle of depression? After awhile you sort of become numb to it all and perceive that there is no way out. There are fleeting moments of inspiration to take action but they are quickly abandoned due to the feelings of helplessness.

    "Just lost the last thought in my head
    What happens now?"

    You just float through life, going through the motions, living day by day and not bothering to live it to the fullest. Time drags on. This is conveyed by the repetitive guitars and drawn out, dream-like vocals.

    I think it is tragic because it describes the endless yearning for "home", or the feelings associated with it such as warmth/familiarity/belonging, but believing that the situation is so hopeless that one loses the motivation to find a way out.

    "If I crawl across the floor
    Then I'd be closer to that door
    It's too far"
    Flag sourmilkon May 31, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:It's about missing home. I live in OX4 in oxford, I think I'd miss it sometimes.
    Flag nic-ckon January 13, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:About a drug Xperience......Acid would be the guess here.

    Actually these lyrics really are quite weak. Funny i never noticed .
    Flag pton November 20, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:song about being away from home in oxford probably on tour and thinking about going home. A beautiful song very atmospheric and different to most of Rides more straightforward guitar stuff.
    Flag sivillaon April 29, 2006   Link

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