Discover the story of the song > Oblivion – Bastille

The lyrics talk about the protagonist holding his partner while she falls asleep, but feeling like she's far away. He wonders if she'll age gracefully and without regrets. The protagonist also struggles to follow his partner's lead and wonders if she'll leave a trail behind. The chorus repeats that when oblivion calls, his partner always goes further than he can. Essentially, the lyrics reflect on the fear of not being able to keep up with a partner who seems to be on a different path in life.