Voyage
Atlas Bird Lyrics

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you scratch my bones
and mark your hunting ground
surrounded by mountain chains

and this still feels like an imagined affaire
don't breath a word
the past will find ... find us out here

reflections on your skin
lead us into the morning
I hope for the golden lights

this couldn't be destiny
your heart dies in curiosity
so take the path to the stars ... finally

LEAVE US BEHIND - BREAK THE MIRROR DON'T REGRET
ALL THE HOURS THAT WE LOST - IN THE FIRE OF OUR PAST

KEEP ME INSIDE - MAY THE DIAMONDS LEAD YOUR WAY
YOU'LL COME BACK AND I WILL SAY - THERE IS NO BETTER END

we came a long way down
can't explain what we found
it's in your hand to navigate

let's keep the memories
sacrifice your gentle dreams

you can't cross the woods
without ... accepting shadows

Overall Meaning

The song "Voyage" by Atlas Bird tells the story of a hunt, both physical and emotional. The first verse begins with the line "you scratch my bones and mark your hunting ground," which seems to be describing the physical act of marking an area for hunting, but could also be a metaphor for emotional vulnerability. The singer then feels that this situation is imaginary, as if they are caught in a daydream. They caution against speaking about their past, as it may catch up with them in this moment of vulnerability.

The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's partner, who they see as a reflection on their skin. They express the hope for the "golden lights," perhaps a metaphor for a positive outcome in their relationship. However, the singer doubts that their relationship is destined to succeed, citing their partner's curiosity leading to a "dying heart." The final line of this verse encourages them to take the path to the stars, despite the uncertainty.

The chorus urges the partner to move on from their past and break the mirror. The second half of the chorus is more hopeful, asking that the partner is led by diamonds back to the singer, assuring them that there is no better end than being back together.

The final verse reflects on the journey the couple has been on, unsure of what they have found. It seems that the singer is willing to make sacrifices to keep the relationship going, even if it means accepting the shadows that come with it.

Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship in flux, unsure of where it will go but willing to take the journey anyway.

Line by Line Meaning

you scratch my bones
You mark your territory and leave your trace on me.

and mark your hunting ground
You establish a claim over the land and all that is in it.

surrounded by mountain chains
The landscape around us is rugged and imposing.

and this still feels like an imagined affaire
Despite what we share, it seems like a fantasy and not reality.

don't breath a word
Keep our secret safe and close to your heart.

the past will find ... find us out here
Our history will catch up with us eventually, even in this remote location.

reflections on your skin
The shining light reflects off your skin.

lead us into the morning
Guide us towards a new dawn.

I hope for the golden lights
I pray that we will be greeted by the radiance of the sun as we journey ahead.

this couldn't be destiny
Our encounter cannot be predetermined by fate.

your heart dies in curiosity
Your heart is filled with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and exploration.

so take the path to the stars ... finally
Thus, you should blaze your own path and reach for your goals, without fear or hesitation.

LEAVE US BEHIND - BREAK THE MIRROR DON'T REGRET
Forget about us and do not mourn what was lost.

ALL THE HOURS THAT WE LOST - IN THE FIRE OF OUR PAST
All the wasted time and unfulfilled promises are now consumed by the flames of the past.

KEEP ME INSIDE - MAY THE DIAMONDS LEAD YOUR WAY
Retain me in your memories and let the gems shine brightly to guide you forward.

YOU'LL COME BACK AND I WILL SAY - THERE IS NO BETTER END
Whenever you come back, I will declare that there is no greater conclusion than being reunited with you.

we came a long way down
We have traveled a great distance and have overcome many challenges.

can't explain what we found
We have discovered a truth that defies explanation and logic.

it's in your hand to navigate
It falls solely on your shoulders to chart your course and decide your fate.

let's keep the memories
Let us hold onto the moments that we cherish.

sacrifice your gentle dreams
In order to progress, we must give up on the things that comfort us.

you can't cross the woods
The forest is impenetrable and dangerous.

without ... accepting shadows
But, in order to prevail, we must acknowledge and come to terms with our fears and casualties.

Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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