Atlantis Awaits are a pop/screamo, rock band formed in Canberra Australia by close friends Robbie Allison-Young (drums), Steve Wright (bass), Joshua Sewell (guitar), Tom Caldwell (guitar) together with recently recruited Tegan Rogers on vocals.
This year (2013) has delivered huge things for A.A with the release of their debut album 'Dying to Live'. On the live front, they have supported numerous larger Australian acts such as The Getaway Plan and Shortstack and international bands touring Australia such as Hawthorne Heights – they have also graced bigger stages at various festivals and more recently at Stonefest 2013 who also featured artists such as Aerosmith, Van Halen and Buckcherry.
With the talented Tegan on board, the band travelled to Los Angeles to record their debut album with Grammy nominee and multi Juno award winning music producer, engineer/mixer Brandon Friesen (Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, Billy Talent) where they created some unique tunes that can only be described as pop with hardcore energy!!
Atlantis Awaits will welcome 2014 with a national tour before they head overseas to tour Asia & the U.S.A.
Rebirth
Atlantis Awaits Lyrics
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I'm making dreams realities
But this may fall apart
And then oh my god, and then OH MY GOD!
It's like something's not right,
I look away like I started a fist fight
I've been playing with fire
Using the heat to fuel a life worth fighting for
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
And the rest are playing games
Teaching tricks and telling tales
I don't believe they know themselves
What's life if you're living to lose?
And I doubt myself, AND THEN I DOUBT MYSELF!
I feel nothing inside
I thought it through now I'm starting to realize.
I keep playing with fire
Using the smoke to block the life I lead before.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
Wasting time - They're falling asleep when the worlds on fire
Calling me out, calling me
My mind runs a million miles
And the truth that pours out
Is the truth that will set me free
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
The opening lines of the song "Some people call me a dreamer, not me, I'm making dreams realities" suggest that the singer is not content to just dream about achieving success; instead, they actively pursue their goals until they become a reality. However, the line "But this may fall apart, and then oh my god, and then OH MY GOD!" indicates that the singer is aware that there's always a risk of failure, and this realization fills them with a sense of dread. When they feel like something's not right, their tendency is to look away like they've started a fist fight, suggesting they may feel defensive or guilty about their actions. However, despite this fear of failure, they keep playing with fire and using the heat to fuel a life worth fighting for, suggesting a resilience and determination to pursue their dreams even if it means taking risks.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "This is the rebirth, I am the reaper, of all the things I ever needed," suggesting that the singer has gone through a significant transformation and is leaving behind everything that mattered before. They are now taking control of their life and pursuing their dreams with a renewed sense of purpose. The line "Wasting time - They're falling asleep when the worlds on fire" suggests that other people may not understand the urgency of the singer's goals, and may even be dismissive of them, but the singer is undeterred. They are determined to keep moving forward, even if it means going against the expectations of others.
Overall, the song "Rebirth" is about the transformation of the singer and their pursuit of their dreams, despite the risks involved. They recognize that failure is a possibility, but they are willing to take risks and pursue their goals with a sense of urgency and purpose. The chorus emphasizes this transformation, as the singer becomes the "reaper" of their old life and takes control of their future.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people call me a dreamer, not me
I do not consider myself to be just a dreamer, as I am working towards making my dreams a reality.
But this may fall apart
However, there is always a possibility that my hard work may not deliver the desired results and the situation may go out of my hands.
And then oh my god, and then OH MY GOD!
The thought of the possibility of failure scares me and is overwhelming, to say the least.
It's like something's not right,
I sense something off-putting, something that is not okay.
I look away like I started a fist fight
I feel the urge to withdraw from the situation, like I have just initiated an altercation.
I've been playing with fire
I have been taking risks, trying things that are unconventional and come with the possibility of failure and getting burnt.
Using the heat to fuel a life worth fighting for
The risks I have taken have only made me stronger, given me the courage to fight for the life I want and believe in.
I am the reaper
I am in control, I am the one who is responsible for my own success or failure, irrespective of the circumstances.
Of all of the things I wanted most
I am willing to be the driving force behind everything that I once wished and worked for, things that matter the most to me.
All of the things I ever needed.
I realize that I don't need much, except for the things that make me happy and content in my own skin.
And the rest are playing games
Others are simply wasting their time playing useless games, without a sense of purpose or direction in life.
Teaching tricks and telling tales
They are engaging in tricks and lies and not realizing the value of hard work, dedication, and personal growth.
I don't believe they know themselves
I doubt that they know themselves and their worth, and this makes me sad in a way.
What's life if you're living to lose?
Life is meaningless if you aren't living your life to the fullest or aren't trying to make the most of what the world has to offer.
And I doubt myself, AND THEN I DOUBT MYSELF!
I often feel convinced about my abilities and the goal I am working towards, but at times I do doubt myself, and it is not pleasant.
I feel nothing inside
Doubts and fears obscure my vision and stifle the passion I once had to pursue my dream.
I thought it through now I'm starting to realize.
By thinking hard, I am beginning to fathom the intricacies of the situation, the challenges that might come my way and how I can tackle them.
Using the smoke to block the life I lead before.
I am aware that the path I tread is not an easy one, but it is one that is worth fighting for, despite the smoke and hazy truth.
Wasting time - They're falling asleep when the worlds on fire
While the world is burning with desires and opportunities, some choose to remain idle and not just waste their own time but also deprive themselves of the chance to do something meaningful.
Calling me out, calling me
The world is calling out to me, urging me to step up and make a change, to take advantage of the opportunities that lie there.
My mind runs a million miles
Every opportunity leads to countless possibilities, and my mind is always running a million miles every moment, thinking through every option and its consequences.
And the truth that pours out
With deep thought and time invested in myself, the truth reveals itself, free and unadulterated, showing me the path that needs to be taken.
Is the truth that will set me free
The truth, when discovered and embraced, will set me free and pave the way for me to achieve what I wanted and eventually find peace in the journey and the destination.
Contributed by Julia D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ClauVegeta22
Some people call me a dreamer, not me
I’m making dreams realities
But this may fall apart
And then oh my god, and then OH MY GOD!
It’s like something’s not right,
I look away like I started a fist fight
I’ve been playing with fire
Using the heat to fuel a life worth fighting for
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
And the rest are playing games
Teaching tricks and telling tales
I don’t believe they know themselves
What’s life if you’re living to lose?
And I doubt myself, AND THEN I DOUBT MYSELF!
I feel nothing inside
I thought it through now I’m starting to realize.
I keep playing with fire
Using the smoke to block the life I lead before.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
Wasting time - They’re falling asleep when the worlds on fire
Calling me out, calling me
My mind runs a million miles
And the truth that pours out
Is the truth that will set me free
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
@tiagom.9132
Can we just stop to appreciate that "GOOOOOO!!!"?
@MetalRamg
I''ve listened so many times the nightcore version that this sounds like the vaporwave version now.
@whitewolf7342
Same
@tiagom.9132
Thanks Spotify!!
@ClauVegeta22
Some people call me a dreamer, not me
I’m making dreams realities
But this may fall apart
And then oh my god, and then OH MY GOD!
It’s like something’s not right,
I look away like I started a fist fight
I’ve been playing with fire
Using the heat to fuel a life worth fighting for
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
And the rest are playing games
Teaching tricks and telling tales
I don’t believe they know themselves
What’s life if you’re living to lose?
And I doubt myself, AND THEN I DOUBT MYSELF!
I feel nothing inside
I thought it through now I’m starting to realize.
I keep playing with fire
Using the smoke to block the life I lead before.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed.
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
Wasting time - They’re falling asleep when the worlds on fire
Calling me out, calling me
My mind runs a million miles
And the truth that pours out
Is the truth that will set me free
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all of the things I wanted most
All of the things I ever needed
This is the rebirth
I am the reaper
Of all the things that mattered before
All of the things I ever needed
@saucy_sam-pie
My spotify weekly playlist brought me here
@BrazZORELS
Same 5 years later
@aaronmccoy8897
This song is really good...
@Trident-qe9ve
i love this song
@tomatosenpai6802
Thanks Spotify /\