The first Atlas Genius single, “Trojans”, was released on May 4, 2011.
Andrew Hwang reviewed the single on Neon Gold Records (New York) and posted the following review, June 4, 2011.
“Like an invitation you weren’t expecting to get, Atlas Genius knocks on your door and creeps into your peripheries in stealth mode. Fair warning: “Trojans” will invade your head, all dressed up in a clever disguise of earnest vocals riding a hooky riff that easily approaches Phoenix-esque levels of infectiousness. And then there’s that driving bassline gliding over a frenetic bridge with athletic ease, the kind of thing cruise control dreams are made of. It pulls up outside your window, blasting from a fully functional boombox, shouldered by some dude in a trenchcoat holding the weight of the world. It won’t leave. And then you realize you never want it to. If you need protection from generic brand “party indie”, try this one on for size.”
Within hours of Andrew’s review, the Atlas Genius inbox started filling with mail from, record companies, music lawyers and radio promoters, as well a whole new community of bloggers and tweeters.
In the 24hr period following the review, “Trojans” had in excess of 2000 downloads.
The band is committed to releasing individual tracks as soon as they are recorded, and playing the songs live.
On February 19, 2013, Atlas Genius released their major label (Warner Bros.) debut "When It Was Now".
A Perfect End
Atlas Genius Lyrics
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'Cause if we're done with this, all of this
Let's wash away everything that we've been
I know you're done with this, all of this
It's time to hit the ground
So let it fall
And watch it break into shards of light and gold
All eyes fixated on new dreams
Cascading
Yeah we got stuck in between
The act and just what we need
So rally up, gather round
It's time to hit the ground
So let it fall
And watch it break into shards of light and gold
A perfect end
All eyes fixated on new dreams
Cascading
It all starts again
Cascading
Oh don't wait
We'll get it right this time
Oh don't wait
We've all been up for days
So let it fall
And watch it break into shards of light and gold
A perfect end
All eyes fixated on new dreams
Cascading
It all starts again
Cascading
Atlas Genius's song "A Perfect End" is a song about starting over again. The lyrics suggest that if something is not working out, it is time to let it go and start again. The singer urges the listener to "let it fall" and "watch it break into shards of light and gold" which represents the letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings. The chorus signifies the end of a chapter, as they sing "A perfect end, all eyes fixated on new dreams cascading."
The bridge of the song hints at a struggle between what we want and what we think we need, as the lyrics state "Yeah we got stuck in between, The act and just what we need." This struggle is overcome as the song builds to a climax, with the message that "It all starts again cascading" indicating an optimistic outlook for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
There's always time to start over again
It's always possible to start fresh and try again
'Cause if we're done with this, all of this
Because if we're finished with everything we're currently involved in
Let's wash away everything that we've been
Let's forget about everything we've done in the past
I know you're done with this, all of this
I know you're finished with everything we're currently involved in
It's time to hit the ground
It's time to start taking action
So let it fall
Let everything that's holding us back fall apart
And watch it break into shards of light and gold
Watch everything break into something beautiful
A perfect end
An ideal conclusion to our current situation
All eyes fixated on new dreams
Everyone is focused on new goals and aspirations
Cascading
Happening in a continuous and flowing manner
Yeah we got stuck in between
We got trapped in a situation with no clear path forward
The act and just what we need
The difference between what we were doing and what we should have been doing
So rally up, gather round
Let's come together and support each other
It all starts again
We have another chance to start anew
Oh don't wait
Don't hesitate to take action
We'll get it right this time
We will succeed this time around
We've all been up for days
We've all been working hard for a long time
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
YaBoiFlappy
These guys are underrated and deserve wayyyy more recognition, love you AG! :D
agatabee
This is such a fantastic song! I'm really excited to hear the rest of the album :)
Ali Ryu
Amazing 👌😍💖 pure raw talent I love you guys
Payton Kuhn
Great song guys, I'm feeling a new energetic sound with the new releases!
Curt Willet
this is one of the few bands that i consistantly love ALL of the music, keep up the great work
brooklyn chorus
god even their lyric video is so mesmerizing!
Whitney Craig
I love this song!
countingcolors
This is a great video! I can't wait to get my pre-ordered album!!
Derek Luna
I am really excited for this new record. This song and Molecules have been my favorites so far.
Morillino
Love it!! :)