Highway
Atoma Lyrics


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Soaring high
A dragon shaped like me
We flew
We grew

Roaring high
My kingdom in siege
in flames
untamed

Follow
Follow the white
Watch my kingdom in flames

King of air
Where's your sword





I need you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atoma's song Highway seem to tell a story of a dragon who grows and soars high. The singer describes himself as the dragon and his confidence in his abilities as he flies. However, his kingdom is being attacked, and he is powerless to stop it. The lyric "My kingdom in siege, in flames, untamed" implies that there is chaos and destruction happening around him, and he is incapable of stopping it. The singer then asks for help, calling out to someone, possibly a friend or ally, referred to as the "King of air." The singer's plea for help suggests that despite his power, he is not enough to save his kingdom.


The lyrics of Highway present an allegory, where the dragon represents the singer, and his kingdom is a metaphor for his personal life or struggles. The song speaks to the universal theme of being unable to handle every challenge life throws at us, hoping for aid in helpless situations. The lyrics can also be interpreted metaphorically as a reflection of the chaotic world around us and the need to rely on others' help to overcome obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Soaring high
Feeling free and liberated, flying high in the sky


A dragon shaped like me
A self-representation of power and strength, comparing oneself to a dragon


We flew
Enjoying the flight experience with an imaginary ally or friend


We grew
Growing stronger and more confident while flying


Roaring high
Making a powerful and intimidating sound while flying


My kingdom in siege
My personal world or life under attack and in great danger


in flames
Destroyed, caught on fire and turning to ashes


untamed
Wild and uncontrollable, without any constraints or limitations


Follow
Join me in my journey or path


Follow the white
Follow the pure and innocent path, avoiding the corruption that caused destruction


Watch my kingdom in flames
Observe the destruction caused within my life


King of air
Ruler or leader of the sky


Where's your sword
Asking for help, support or strength


I need you
Expressing the need or desperation for someone's assistance or guidance




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serr75

Po tej piosence jestem już pewny , że ATOMA wyda perfekcyjny album. Kur... to jest coś niesamowitego....

Alex Steklyannikov

Been listening to this on repeat all morning, before college. There isn't a more perfect song. Every consecutive time I listen to this song, there's something new to it. The part from 1:37 makes me shudder every time.

efthymis

a m a z i n g ! Thank you guys that you never stopped producing M U S I C (since Slumber -fallout album-, which is one of the best melodic death albums i heard-probably the best-). This is a musical art masterpiece full of emotions. Thank you again. ... and yes.. it is worthy to share this music with us. Because you make our daily life "melodic".

DRD

Don't worry, we're still listening. This is honestly the best and most diverse music I've heard in such a long time, absolutely enchanting.

Hevihenkka

Atoma - Skylight is definately album of the year 2012... Listening to it helped me alot in hard times. Thank you for this!

David Dutton

severe talent. can't stop listening to this album since i bought it

AeonsXP

I didn't expect to like this that much. Can't wait for the album! just amazing!!!!

Dimitrios Syminelakis

Beautiful. Beautiful song! Just found you guys and you are awesome!

Velcharoon

The sorrowful beauty contained in this song is one that i have never heard before, nor found since i first heard it this past summer... It's perfect... A true masterpiece from beginning to end!

Jay Rispin

Excellent song from an amazing album. Keep up the good work.

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