Air
Atlanter Lyrics


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When all the leaves are gone
And the machines are off
Can I reap your love like it was never was gone
Could the rays of light have blinded us both
There was only white and all we had was us




Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Atlanter's song "Air" convey a sense of longing for love and connection amidst what appears to be a desolate, post-apocalyptic world. The opening lines describe a scene in which there are no leaves on the trees and the machines are off, suggesting that all signs of life or civilization have disappeared. In this bleak setting, the singer asks whether they can "reap" their love, which implies a sense of hope that something good can still come out of this situation.


The next line - "Could the rays of light have blinded us both" - adds a layer of ambiguity to the meaning of the song. It's possible that the rays of light could refer to the last vestiges of sunlight before a permanent darkness sets in, or they could be a metaphor for some type of transcendent experience that the two lovers shared. Regardless, the line suggests that some kind of emotional or spiritual connection was formed between the two.


The third and final line is the most straightforward, stating simply that "There was only white and all we had was us." This line can be interpreted in several ways - it could refer to a literal whiteness in the environment surrounding the lovers, or it could be a metaphor for a blank slate or new beginning. The phrase "all we had was us" could indicate that in the absence of external distractions or influences, the bond between the two lovers was all they had to sustain themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

When all the leaves are gone
Amidst the barrenness of a world devoid of vitality and color


And the machines are off
When the technological noise that drowns out everything else ceases


Can I reap your love like it was never was gone
Is it possible for me to retrieve your affection as though it had never decayed and withered away


Could the rays of light have blinded us both
Perhaps the intensity of our passion was too bright and it obstructed our ability to see each other clearly


There was only white and all we had was us
There was nothing but an all-consuming blankness, and the only thing that mattered was our bond




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@jsanchez2412

I had a brain aneurysm in 2010 and the paramedics told my wife I was severely dehydrated. There is more going with this man. God bless him 🙏🏾

@TheIRSneedsme

Did u do the Harlem shake like he did

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@@TheIRSneedsme tried too hard

@fringeminority3224

One too many covid shots is my guess.

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@appulman

@@fringeminority3224 1. You don’t even know if he’s vaxxed or not 2. Can you anti-vaxxers stop commenting that this was caused by booster shots for ten seconds? Cool? Cool.

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@eggwith5000subs

Poor man, I am glad he is fine. Well done to the emergency medical professionals for their quick response.

@cartergomez5390

He probably took the jab.

@jenifad9959

@@cartergomez5390 he definitely was boosted

@jimreilly917

He’s not fine. That’s not just dehydration.

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