Atlantis
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Awoken by thunder and thrown to chaos. From a broken past I weather a storm that still lasts. I try to overcome but still those years won't be undone. Caught under the illusion that this was how it always had to be. Now I am sick and tired of thinking life already conquered me. Desperately. Relentlessly. We need to feel OK. I was a young kid with a lot of rage, with nowhere to go and nowhere to feel safe. Have you been there or are you still? A restless mind with too much time to kill. Always on the run from life and its harsh reality. But I feel that I won't be running that much longer. I admit my wrongs, welcome change to finally move on. There is no solace in hating the world and there is no redemption in repeating what's old. I will lay these habits to rest and restore peace and confidence. To love and to live, to feel and to be felt, as a human compassionate and king, living life with open eyes, for a better world for all and future worth fighting for. To not give in to distractions that only will drown the soul, to not give up when life gets too hard. To find my own. I need to find my own. To find my own. I need to... There is no solace in hating the world and there is no redemption in repeating what's old.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atlantis by Anchor highlight the struggle of the singer to overcome the chaos of a broken past. The thunder signifies a wake-up call, which compels the singer to confront the reality of life. The storm represents the turmoil and mental distress experienced by the singer. Despite the efforts to overcome the past and move on, the memories of the past still haunt the singer. The illusion of a predetermined fate and acceptance of a helpless life make the singer feel trapped. The repetition of phrases 'Desperately. Relentlessly.' stresses the importance of feeling okay and finding inner peace in the turmoil.


The song depicts the emotions of a young kid who feels lost, angry and unsafe. The restless mind with too much time to kill looks for an escape from harsh realities. But the singer realizes that running away from life is not the solution. Acceptance of mistakes and willingness to change are the keys to move forward. The singer discovers the importance of self-love and finding meaning in life. The repetition of the phrase 'To find my own,' expresses the desire to discover oneself, one's passions, one's purpose, and one's identity. In the end, the lyrics suggest that hating the world and repeating what's old leads to nowhere. Life is about finding one's own way, one's own path, and making the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

Awoken by thunder and thrown to chaos.
I was suddenly startled and thrown into a state of confusion and instability.


From a broken past I weather a storm that still lasts.
I am still dealing with the aftermath of a difficult past and currently facing ongoing struggles.


I try to overcome but still those years won't be undone.
I am attempting to move past my past, but the effects of those experiences continue to linger on.


Caught under the illusion that this was how it always had to be.
I used to believe that my struggles were inevitable and that I could not break free from them.


Now I am sick and tired of thinking life already conquered me.
I am exhausted from feeling defeated by life and no longer want to continue thinking that way.


Desperately. Relentlessly. We need to feel OK.
I am striving to feel okay despite the obstacles I face and am doing so with a determined and unwavering effort.


I was a young kid with a lot of rage, with nowhere to go and nowhere to feel safe.
As a young person, I had a lot of anger and did not have a safe space to go to or feel protected in.


Have you been there or are you still? A restless mind with too much time to kill.
Have you ever experienced this or are you currently still dealing with a mind that cannot be still and has too much unproductive time?


Always on the run from life and its harsh reality.
I cannot face the difficult realities of life and instead, constantly try to run away from them.


But I feel that I won't be running that much longer.
However, I am becoming more confident that I will not have to run from my problems forever.


I admit my wrongs, welcome change to finally move on.
To move forward, I recognize my mistakes and am open to making changes in my life.


There is no solace in hating the world and there is no redemption in repeating what's old.
There is no comfort in hating the world and there is no progress in repeating past mistakes.


I will lay these habits to rest and restore peace and confidence.
I will work to let go of negative habits and focus on finding inner peace and confidence.


To love and to live, to feel and to be felt, as a human compassionate and king, living life with open eyes, for a better world for all and future worth fighting for.
I want to embrace and experience love, life and emotions, and strive to live as a compassionate and confident person, with a mission to build a better world for all.


To not give in to distractions that only will drown the soul, to not give up when life gets too hard.
I am focused on not getting distracted by things that can harm me and staying committed even when life becomes difficult.


To find my own. I need to find my own. To find my own. I need to...
I know that I need to find my own path and journey, I am determined to do so.




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Comments from YouTube:

thrashlydeath

"There is no solace in hating the world." This band is very inspirational. Love this band. Only been into them for a few weeks but damn this band is great.

crimsonblood01

what album is this on?

darkstylz

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