Since 2001 (r) released 3 albuns: "Humps" on Radon records, "Under The Cables, Into The Wind" (2005) and "In Pink" (2007) both on Important Records.
"In Pink" includes a version of an Irish traditional theme (which also Johnny Cash interpreted on one of his American albums) and Joy Division’s classic "Atmosphere".
Atmosphere
(r) Lyrics
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I can't take it
Hear the track for them it's nice
I can't dance with it
See you giving me some grams
I can't smell it
A frozen fire in a lake
That's what I feel
People are cursing
Everywhere liqour splashing through
Making out in front of me
The things I just couldn't do
So take it all because
I'm gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
Jesus, You're my Savior
You had come to save me
Odds are great in Your majesty so
I'm gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
I see a different kind of thing
Even before we came here
We've got different likes
I hope you get it right
I'm not saying I'm in bars
I instead am free
Free from all those things
The snake would like to see
People are cursing
Everywhere liqour splashing through
Making out in front of me
The things I just couldn't do
So take it all because
I'm gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
Jesus, You're my Savior
You had come to save me
Odds are great in Your majesty so
I'm gonna gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
Jesus, You are my Savior
Jesus, You died for me
Jesus, You are my Savior
Jesus, You died for me
Jesus, You are our Savior
Jesus, You died for us
Jesus, You are our Savior
Jesus, You died for us
I'm gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
Jesus, You're my Savior
You had come to save me
Odds are great in Your majesty so
I'm gonna gonna get out of here
Out of this atmosphere
Fly, immediately
Jesus, You are my Savior
Jesus, You died for me
Jesus, You are our Savior
Jesus, You died for us
The song "Atmosphere" by (r) speaks of the feeling of discomfort and alienation when in a club or party environment that does not align with one's values and beliefs. The singer in the song is unable to enjoy the music, smell the drugs that are being passed around, or even participate in the social activities around them. They describe the scene as loud, chaotic, and immoral, with people cursing, drinking, and making out in front of them. The singer then turns to Jesus, calling Him their Savior and expressing their desire to get out of that atmosphere and fly immediately. They end the song by repeating the phrase "Jesus, You are my Savior/You died for me" with an added line of "You are our Savior/You died for us."
The song explores themes of alienation, discomfort, and the search for meaning and purpose. The singer is portrayed as someone who does not fit into the stereotypical party scene and instead pursues a more spiritual and meaningful existence. Through the use of religious imagery and language, the song shows the power of faith in providing comfort and a sense of belonging. The repetition of the phrase "Jesus, You are my Savior" highlights the singer's reliance on their faith to navigate this world and find meaning in it.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the club for them it's good
I see how the club is enjoyable for others
I can't take it
But personally, I cannot handle it
Hear the track for them it's nice
Others like the music playing
I can't dance with it
But it doesn't work for me - I can't dance to it
See you giving me some grams
I notice you sharing drugs with me
I can't smell it
But I cannot smell it
A frozen fire in a lake
Although the environment around me seems weird and out of place
That's what I feel
That's the emotion I am experiencing
People are cursing
Others around me are using vulgar language
Everywhere liqour splashing through
Drinks are being spilled in various places
Making out in front of me
Couples are kissing in front of me
The things I just couldn't do
Actions I do not feel comfortable with
So take it all because
You can have it all
I'm gonna get out of here
I want to leave this situation
Out of this atmosphere
And depart from the environment
Fly, immediately
I want to escape quickly
Jesus, You're my Savior
Because I believe in the saving power of Jesus
You had come to save me
I know that Jesus sacrificed himself for my salvation
Odds are great in Your majesty so
I trust in God's providence and power
I see a different kind of thing
In contrast, I perceive things differently
Even before we came here
Before arriving at this place
We've got different likes
I have dissimilar preferences
I hope you get it right
I hope you understand my decision
I'm not saying I'm in bars
I am not saying I enjoy bars and nightlife
I instead am free
Rather, it's my choice to be free from what doesn't suit me
Free from all those things
Free from these types of actions and environments
The snake would like to see
Things that I believe can be harmful or dangerous to me
Jesus, You are my Savior
Again, reaffirming my belief in Jesus
Jesus, You died for me
And how he sacrificially died for the sake of my salvation
Jesus, You are our Savior
Jesus is the Savior of all of us
Jesus, You died for us
His death benefitted everyone
Writer(s): 9mm Parabellum Bullet, ９ｍｍ ｐａｒａｂｅｌｌｕｍ ｂｕｌｌｅｔ
Contributed by Camilla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
B H
Since everyone is sharing their own first listening to slug and atmosphere stories, I'll share mine.
It was 2009, I was deployed to Iraq. I went through a hip-hop discovery during that time period. I would download music while I was away on missions and listen to what I downloaded when I returned.
I discovered Common, Nas, and some others.
I went onto a forum for good conscious hip-hop and someone recommended Atmosphere.
That night I downloaded their popular songs on iTunes and when I returned from a mission the next day, I gave them a listened
Holy shit, I was blown away. The Lucy Ford EP's was my shit during that period. Been a fan ever since.
Emily
I remember the first time I heard slug I was on the bus on my way to school (first week of 9th grade). Him and his music has remained a staple in my life and has been the tune in my head over a lot of phases of my life (losing my dad, sobriety, breakup, love, and everything inbetween) I’m so grateful he never put his music on the back burner although it’d be easy to do has he’s a husband and father. Thank you slug. I turn 30 next year and look forward to the new memories I’ll make listening to your songs ❤️
MF DOOMtr33
Man, I can relate to your comment so much. I'm a few years older but the rest I can definitely feel. Just celebrated 20 years of sobriety and Atmosphere has been with me for the whole ride. I lost my dad in 2014 and "yesterday" from life gives you 🍋 connects with me even more now. It's like no matter what life throws at you, Atmosphere has a song for you.
ROBB91
Me too
Emmaly Gray
Wow you made me realise how old I am, I was in 9th grade too & I’m 28 now, slug got me through a lot of hard times especially when I was a kid 💟
Tammi Dixon
Same girl and I finally got to see him live a couple months ago after all these years!!
MF DOOMtr33
When Slug and Ant get together they always deliver. Been a fan of them since 2000 and I grew up alongside Atmosphere.
Kirswords
Word up homie, me too.
370JDUB
You like this song? TF
David
He aint lying. Dude stays touring and sharing beautiful music with us all. Grateful!
art.by.c.e
I'm not cold, I just protect my emotions
I suppose I'm supposed to pretend that I'm not broken
🔥