Give Me Oblivion

I said a prayer and pitched a bottle out to sea
Then sat in silence as it drifted back to me
Begged for a rescue that this world did not allow
I needed something then, but I need Nothing now
Take my plants and pets
All I’ve earned or won
Take my debts, my regrets, just give me oblivion
I’ve ripped the numbers and the hands off all my clocks
Cashed in the contents of my safe deposit box
Torn up my calendar, commitments I can’t keep
I’d sell my future for just one good night of sleep
Take my hopes and fears
All I’ve said and done
Take my tears, my career, just give me oblivion
My mind is scattered and my body’s spent and sore
They never seem to play together any more
My spirit’s fading like a fog into the air
No one can damage you if you’re no longer there
Take my plants and pets
All I’ve earned or won
Take my hopes and fears
All I’ve said and done
Take my clothes, my car
Take my firstborn son
Take my voice, my guitar, just give… me…