Cox met his collaborator and best friend, Lockett Pundt, in high school. He started recording on a cassette karaoke machine in 1994 when he was in sixth grade. He has used the name "Atlas Sound" since then, as it was the name of the company that manufactured the tape machine. Cox has also recorded as part of other bands, such as the short lived "Wet Dreams", an all-girl garage/noise band in which he played drums. He also recorded several tracks on the Black Lips second album We Did Not Know the Forest Spirit Made the Flowers Grow, playing drums on the song Notown Blues from that album.
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Parallax
Atlas Sound Lyrics
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Gave me bruises
After the first time
The muscle loosens
Your pain is probably equal
He gave me love
He'd never go away
Never as for help
Your pain is probably equal
The lyrics of Atlas Sound's "Parallax" seem to be speaking about a relationship with someone who has caused both pain and love. The first stanza mentions physical pain and bruises, but also seems to hint at some sort of consensual situation where the "muscle loosens" after the first time. It's unclear whether this is a sexual reference or not, but the overall theme seems to be about a complicated relationship with someone who may not treat the singer well.
The second stanza then introduces the idea of promises of love, but also a fear of abandonment or a need for help. Perhaps this person who has caused both pain and love is struggling with their own demons, and the singer is caught in the middle. The phrase "Your pain is probably equal" is a powerful one, suggesting that while the singer may be enduring emotional pain from this relationship, the other person is likely experiencing their own pain as well.
Overall, the lyrics of "Parallax" seem to explore the complicated nature of relationships, particularly those that involve both love and pain. The song may be a reflection on a personal experience of the songwriter, or a commentary on the universal struggles of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
He gave me pain
He inflicted physical and emotional suffering upon me
Gave me bruises
Left marks and injuries on my body as a result of his actions
After the first time
Once the abusive behavior began, it continued on a recurring basis
The muscle loosens
Suggests that the victim may become accustomed to the abuse over time, as if their body has adapted to the pain
He gave me love
Presented a facade of caring and affection, possibly to conceal his true nature
Gave me promises
Made commitments and assurances that he did not intend to keep
He'd never go away
Assured the victim that he would always be present, likely to maintain his power and control over them
Never as for help
Expected the victim to suffer in silence and not seek assistance, so as to maintain secrecy and avoid consequences
Your pain is probably equal
Alluding to the fact that there are likely many other victims of abuse experiencing similar pain and trauma
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Written by: BRADFORD COX
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