I Caught a Glimpse!
Atomic Cafe Lyrics
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I spot your stupid sign
I've lost a friend or two to suits and ties
So come with me tonight
I caught a glimpse of you
You caught my eye
And all my friends will die
Inside my mind
Let's just jump off tonight
Another minute ticks away
My blood is boiling muscles shake
They say I'm crazy gone insane
But I'm okay
Impending judgment plagues my brain
I need to escape
It's over we're finished the sky's gonna fall down today
I caught a glimpse of you
You caught my eye
And all my friends will die
I got a place for two
Inside my mind
Let's just jump off tonight
I've lost a friend or two to suits and ties
So come with me tonight
I caught a glimpse of you
You caught my eye
And all my friends will die
I got a place for two
Inside my mind
Let's just jump off tonight
The lyrics of Atomic Cafe's "I Caught a Glimpse" speak of a chance encounter between the singer and someone across the avenue, someone who catches their eye. The singer of the song seems to be in a state of rebellion against the world, perhaps having lost a friend or two due to conforming to society's expectations (i.e. wearing "suits and ties"). They seem to be in a desperate and impulsive state, craving escape and wanting to take risks. They invite the person who caught their eye to join them in their wildness, saying there's a "place for two" inside their mind where they can both "jump off" and escape the madness of the world.
The song could be interpreted as a cry for companionship and rebellion, as the singer seeks to find someone who shares their perspectives and doesn't want to conform. The line "and all my friends will die" could be seen as a metaphor for losing relationships due to a lack of common ground.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Caught a Glimpse" convey a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer seeks to find someone who can join them in their madness and bring them the escape they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Across the avenue, our gaze collides
Our eyes meet, despite being separated by the street.
I spot your stupid sign
I notice the sign that represents everything I hate about society.
I've lost a friend or two to suits and ties
I've seen friends abandon their true selves to conform to societal expectations.
So come with me tonight
I'm inviting you to join me in my rebellion against conformity.
I caught a glimpse of you
I saw something in you that resonated with my own non-conformist values.
You caught my eye
You noticed me too and we made a connection.
And all my friends will die
I fear losing my friends to the pressures of conformity and societal expectations.
I got a place for two
I have a location in mind where we can be ourselves without fear of judgment or scrutiny.
Inside my mind
This place is a mental escape from the pressures of society.
Let's just jump off tonight
I'm urging you to take a leap of faith and join me in our rebellion against conformity.
Another minute ticks away
Time is passing by quickly and I feel the urgency of our situation.
My blood is boiling muscles shake
I'm feeling intense emotions and physical sensations as we approach our moment of rebellion.
They say I'm crazy gone insane
Society sees us as outliers and outsiders because we refuse to conform to their expectations.
But I'm okay
I'm comfortable in my non-conformity and rebellion against societal expectations.
Impending judgment plagues my brain
I'm worried about the consequences of our actions and the judgment that will follow.
I need to escape
I'm seeking a way out of the pressures of conformity and societal expectations.
It's over we're finished the sky's gonna fall down today
Our rebellion against conformity is coming to a head and we know that there will be consequences.
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Written by: Benjamin Lohrding, Harrison Miles, Nathaniel Essma, Sean Latter
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