Atlas
A Love Like Pi Lyrics


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Oh, all my branches bend
Where, are the hungry hands?

This is a call
I'm outside your door
Give me the bride
I have paid my dues
I can wait no more, yeah

Oh, all my branches bend
Where, are the hungry hands?
Oh, what do I do when my gifts
All become to heavy to lift?

This is a call
We're outside your door
Give us the prize
We can wait no more

And the atlas in us
Has worked so hard to say
That we do what we do
And believe it is true
Yeah, it's true





I said, this is a war

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Atlas" by A Love Like Pi speak of a desperate yearning for recognition and validation. The opening lines, "Oh, all my branches bend / Where, are the hungry hands?" capture a sense of vulnerability and reaching out for assistance. The singer is calling out to someone or something, pleading for acknowledgment and affirmation. This feeling builds throughout the song with the repeated refrain of "This is a call / We're outside your door / Give me/us the prize / I/We can wait no more." The singer is fired up and ready to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs.


The bridge of the song introduces the idea of Atlas, the Greek god who held up the world on his shoulders. The singer references "the atlas in us," suggesting that they too have been carrying a heavy weight and working tirelessly to make their mark. They declare that they "do what we do / And believe it is true," affirming their commitment and dedication to their craft. The final line of the bridge, "I said, this is a war," reinforces the sense of urgency and determination in the singer's voice. This isn't just a plea for acknowledgement - it's a battle cry.


Overall, "Atlas" is a powerful, emotionally charged song about the struggle for recognition and self-validation. The imagery of bending branches and hungry hands, combined with the urgent, repeated refrain, creates a sense of desperation and longing. The idea of Atlas and the weight he carried adds a mythic element, elevating the singer's struggle to something timeless and universal.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, all my branches bend
I am feeling weary and strained.


Where, are the hungry hands?
Why am I not receiving the help and support that I need?


This is a call
I am reaching out and asking for assistance.


I'm outside your door
I am making a direct request for your help.


Give me the bride
Grant me what I desire.


I have paid my dues
I have put in the effort and deserve what I am asking for.


I can wait no more, yeah
I am at my limit and need a response now.


Oh, what do I do when my gifts
What happens when the things I offer to others become too much for me to handle?


All become to heavy to lift?
When my generosity is too much of a burden, what then?


We're outside your door
We are making a collective request for assistance.


Give us the prize
We want what we deserve and what we have worked for.


We can wait no more
We have reached our limit and need a response now.


And the atlas in us
We have an inner strength and capacity for carrying a great burden.


Has worked so hard to say
We have put in effort and been persistent in expressing our needs.


That we do what we do
We have a purpose and intention in our actions.


And believe it is true
We have conviction in our beliefs and goals.


Yeah, it's true
We are certain in our intentions and conviction.


I said, this is a war
Our struggle to attain what we deserve is like a battle and requires great effort and determination.




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@cupquakemonster7208

Thank you, thank you!!!
I remember in high school I found a ton of my favorite songs through purevolume .com and this was one of the underground bands I fell madly in love with their sounds and wish they got the recognition they deserved. ♥♥♥

@solongsuicide9

It's hard to find this song when you forget the band/song name, but I still put the effort into finding it around a decade or more later. It's so good & the intro is perfection. Memorable af. Omg I forget about the cool, futuristic outro. Intriguing & poetic. Such a cool sound, I'll always revisit.

@sjravsten

reminiscing. i love this band. i love this song.

@matthewwilliams3781

This band deserved so much more

@anime_cyko

Hands down one of my favorite cds ever! So sad I lost it and can’t buy it again :(

@hyperlight5557

Nooooooo

@Manuelgonzalez-yn8kn

2021 still jamming. Thought these dudes were gonna blow up so unique

@hyperlight5557

Yeah, it’s really tragic. These guys were amazing.

@qtfy

@@hyperlight5557 what really happened to them tho? their songs are so good and have such a great message (especially III)

@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663

I’ve been looking for this shit everywhere

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