Soul
Atlas Bound Lyrics
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You're an open book
You're showing people what they wanna see
Before they even take a look
It seems that everything that you touch
Turns to silver and gold
You can take as much praise as you like
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
You ain't got no soul
You ain't got no soul my friend
No you ain't got none
You've been talking for awhile now
But not to much avail
You allow the story of yours
To turn into a grand old tale
I won't believe it til I see it cause
I don't believe what I am told
But you can take as much praise as you like
Despite the fact
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite the fact
Despite the fact
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
The lyrics to Atlas Bound's self-titled track speaks of a person who is very good at presenting a façade to others. The singer acknowledges that this person is an open book and shows people what they want to see before they even take a proper look, but despite everything they do, they lack a soul. The person in question is praised for everything they touch, and they can take as much praise as they please. But all of this comes despite the fact that they are soulless. The lyrics question and challenge this person's character by suggesting that despite their outer persona, they lack authenticity and real substance.
The second verse also continues to expose the façade of the person being addressed. The singer describes them as having been talking for a while, but without much avail. Their story has turned into an exaggerated grand old tale, and the singer refuses to believe what they are told. Despite their abilities to present themselves in a positive light, they have failed to convince the singer of their authenticity. In the end, the lyrics suggest that the person being addressed has no soul. This is a challenging and often stark observation, leading the listener to question their own behaviour and that of those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't really read much but
I am not well-read, but
You're an open book
You are transparent and easy to read
You're showing people what they wanna see
You are presenting a facade that people want to believe
Before they even take a look
Without them verifying the truth behind it
It seems that everything that you touch
It appears that anything you handle
Turns to silver and gold
Becomes successful and profitable
You can take as much praise as you like
You can accept all the adoration you receive
Despite the fact
Regardless of the truth
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite lacking compassion or integrity
You ain't got no soul
You have no moral character
You ain't got no soul my friend
You, my friend, lack ethical values
No you ain't got none
You truly do not possess any
You've been talking for awhile now
You have been conversing for a lengthy period
But not to much avail
However, with little success
You allow the story of yours
You tolerate your fabricated tale
To turn into a grand old tale
To grow into a large and exaggerated story
I won't believe it til I see it cause
I will not believe it until I can verify it myself
I don't believe what I am told
I do not trust what I am told without proof
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite the lack of a moral compass
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite the lack of a moral compass
Despite the fact
Despite the truth
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite lacking compassion or integrity
Despite the fact
Regardless of the truth
Despite the fact
Regardless of the truth
Despite the fact you ain't got no soul
Despite lacking compassion or integrity
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rachelnbrien
This is honestly my favourite song of 2014.
@jstandards766
Underrated, seriously.
@Nock4Six
His voice tho. ❤️
@MellowUploadsGplus
Soul, nothing but soul. I'm pretty sure this track, incl. these guys, are getting somewhere soon enough. Just the way I like it, sharing splendid music from (yet) underrated artists! ♡
@SunsetCasual
Such a great song! Like it!
@sjorsjcbs
I like the lyrics very much
@BeautyTunes
Good vibes :)
@zacharywalsky7668
haha Favorite channels all below xD
@supgamerchannel
:)
@aiseruchaan
Why'd they disband? :(