Id
Atlas in Motion Lyrics
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I know she won't mind
For now I'm putting on a smile
Saying, "Oh, no I'm fine"
With watching her fall in love in 16:9
It's not like it could've worked out
So I don't know why, why
Dizzy when I think about her
But she always seems so stable, looking in
I almost said
You're too nice, baby
I can see through it
You're too nice, baby
I see through it
I'm catching my breath
But it's still bleeding through
'Cause I let it all out
When I don't know what to do
And now she's making my phone light up at 2:22
Saying, "This song just came out
And it reminds me of you" (You)
I get so
Dizzy when I think about her
But she always seems so stable, looking in
And I almost said
You're too nice, baby
I can see through it
You're too nice, baby
I see through it
(You're too nice, na na)
("Ah, gotta do it again")
The lyrics to Atlas in Motion's song "id" seem to depict a sense of distance and emotional struggle within a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have been growing distant from their partner, but they believe that their partner won't mind. They put on a smile and pretend everything is fine, even though they may not be. There is a mention of watching their partner fall in love, possibly through a screen, as indicated by the reference to "16:9" which is the aspect ratio of widescreen televisions. The singer reflects on the fact that the relationship could never have worked out, despite not understanding why they still feel so overwhelmed by thoughts of their partner.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's perception of their partner. They admit feeling dizzy and unstable when thinking about their partner, while their partner always appears stable and composed. There is a mention of almost telling their partner that they are "too nice," suggesting that the singer may see through the facade of niceness and perceive it as a mask. The singer hints at a certain level of frustration and confusion, expressing that they have been catching their breath but it still feels like emotions are leaking through. The mention of their partner reaching out at 2:22 in the morning to share a song that reminds them of the singer implies a longing or nostalgia for what was once shared.
Overall, the lyrics of "id" delve into the complexities of emotional distance, unfulfilled desires, and conflicting perceptions within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I get a little distant
When I purposely create some distance between us
I know she won't mind
I am aware that she won't be bothered by it
For now I'm putting on a smile
At the moment, I am pretending to be happy
Saying, "Oh, no I'm fine"
Claiming that everything is alright
With watching her fall in love in 16:9
Observing her entering a romantic relationship through a screen
It's not like it could've worked out
It was unlikely for our relationship to succeed
So I don't know why, why
Therefore, I am unsure why I feel this way
I get so dizzy when I think about her
Thoughts of her make me emotionally overwhelmed
But she always seems so stable, looking in
However, she always appears emotionally steady from the outside
I almost said you're too nice, baby
I nearly expressed that you are excessively kind, my dear
I can see through it
I can perceive through the facade
You're too nice, baby
You exhibit excessive kindness, my dear
I see through it
I can see beyond the surface
I'm catching my breath
I am taking a moment to regain composure
But it's still bleeding through
Nevertheless, my emotions are still evident
'Cause I let it all out
Because I openly expressed my feelings
When I don't know what to do
At times when I am unsure of how to proceed
And now she's making my phone light up at 2:22
Currently, she is continuously messaging me at 2:22
Saying, "This song just came out and it reminds me of you"
Indicating that a recently released song resonates with thoughts of me
You're too nice, na na
You possess an abundance of kindness
"Ah, gotta do it again"
Expressing the need to repeat the same behavior
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jackson Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jah San
beautiful vocals, horrible memories into one song, I love it
CaptainJJo
Love the fact that you take anyone under your wing by sharing their music with everyone ☺️
XzsomeonezX
Amazing work on this. Really hits me way close to home. Thanks so much for this 💙💜
Nier
The lyrics hit so different 😔
Burnt
This one hurt right in the core, ouch..
Burnt
I'm crying to this in the middle of the night omg...
Trenton Taylor
I felt the pain with just the title
Burnt
I'm torturing myself with this song lately 😅
accezyyn
Love❤❤
Ennui
Wow, I thought he quit making music. Is this new material???