Crawl
Atlas Lyrics


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I slowly burn away now,
The fire in your eye
Get me room to breathe now
'Cause I'm fighting to survive

And I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl

Slowly burn me down now,
The way you always have

I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl

And tell me where you're going, if you need for me to follow
And I never ...

I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
Learn to crawl
Learn to crawl
Learn to crawl

I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I will (I will) fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl





Oh I will (learn to crawl) fall between the cracks yeah (learn to crawl)
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl

Overall Meaning

In Atlas's song "Crawl," the lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and desperation in a relationship that is slowly burning out. The singer is begging for space and time to learn how to survive on their own as they anticipate falling through the cracks of their relationship. The repetition of the line "just leave some space for me to learn to crawl" emphasizes the singer's need for independence and the struggle to maintain their individuality within the context of the relationship.


The lyrics suggest a power imbalance where the other person has too much control over the singer's life, causing them to slowly burn away. The singer acknowledges that they will most likely fall through the cracks of this relationship but pleads for even a small amount of space to learn how to fend for themselves. There is also a sense of uncertainty in the relationship as the singer asks the other person to tell them where they're going, possibly indicating that they don't know where their partner stands in the relationship.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of internal conflict and desperation in the lyrics that is expressed in the repetitive chorus. The image of "learning to crawl" implies that the singer is starting from scratch in life and needs to learn how to become independent again. Overall, the song conveys a sense of the struggle to maintain one's individuality in a relationship and the internal conflict that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I slowly burn away now, The fire in your eye
I am gradually losing myself because of the intensity of your gaze


Get me room to breathe now, 'Cause I'm fighting to survive
Allow me some space to survive and catch my breath


And I will fall between the cracks yeah, Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I am vulnerable and may fail, but give me room to learn and grow


Slowly burn me down now, The way you always have
You have been slowly wearing me down for a long time now


And tell me where you're going, if you need for me to follow
Please communicate your intentions if you want me to follow you


I will fall between the cracks yeah, Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I may struggle, but give me some room to learn and develop my abilities


Learn to crawl, Learn to crawl, Learn to crawl
I am determined to learn and grow from my experiences


Oh I will (learn to crawl) fall between the cracks yeah (learn to crawl), Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I acknowledge that I may have to face difficulties and setbacks, but give me the opportunity to persevere and improve




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@animeslime

I slowly burn away now
The fire in your eye
Get me room to breathe now
'Cause I'm fighting to survive

And I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl

Slowly burn me down now
The way you always have

I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl

And tell me where you're going, if you need for me to follow
And I never ...

I will fall between the cracks yeah
Just leave some space for me to learn to crawl
Learn to crawl
Learn to crawl
Learn to crawl



All comments from YouTube:

@eileen-9755

I am Korean and When I was in NZ in 2007 I could hear this song everywhere. I heard this artists were from NZ. I really missed that year and memories...

@ScottMcChicken

Oooh pilson Korea!

@leahden123

omg im exactly the same. I was living in NZ in 2007 and i would hear this song everywhere i went so whenever i listen to it now it just instantly brings back memories that i made over there! <3

@takaw.d8486

Well as a Nz person your welcome to come over again

@rexstoneham8108

yeah any one is welcome (just about)

@user-ym2xo3ic3j

오 저도 07년에 오클랜드 있었는데

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@cameronwildermoth3735

Vote for this in the next Rock 2000! Lets get it back on air!

@ethanscott7530

Its currently getting played on channel x been stoked to hear it on the radio

@UCELUI

AGREED!!

@zwagurl666

Voted 🤘🏻

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