Love is Like Oxygen

Audiovision's song "Love is Like Oxygen" delves into the complex and often contradictory nature of love. The central metaphor compares love to oxygen, suggesting that it is essential for life but can also be overwhelming. The lyrics, "You get too much you get too high / Not enough and you're gonna die," encapsulate this duality. Love can elevate and inspire, but an excess can lead to emotional turmoil, while a lack of it can result in loneliness and despair. This metaphor sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the emotional highs and lows that love brings.

The song also touches on themes of time and pride. The line, "I've heard that pride / Always comes before a fall," hints at the pitfalls of arrogance and the inevitable consequences that follow. The narrator seems to be grappling with rumors and rejection, as indicated by, "There's a rumour goin' round the town / That you don't want me around." This sense of social alienation is compounded by the narrator's struggle to overcome their "city blues," suggesting a feeling of being lost and disconnected in an urban environment.

Loneliness is another prominent theme in the song. The lyrics, "Time is no healer / If you're not there / Lonely fever / Sad words in the air," convey a sense of longing and the inadequacy of time to heal emotional wounds. The narrator's decision to "spend my days in bed" and walk the streets at night to be "hidden by the city lights" underscores a desire to escape from reality and find solace in anonymity. This poignant portrayal of love's complexities makes "Love is Like Oxygen" a relatable and emotionally resonant piece.