The original style of Atomics is based on a fusion of musical Electro-human elements. The Montreal's atomic bomb is exploding around the world with their infectious electro beats, virtuosity and musicality making of the Electro Acid Jazz Lounge music... a lifestyle ...
In 2010 was released the first album self-titled "Atomics", broadcast on various radio stations such as Espace Musique (Radio-Canada), Planète Jazz, CIBL and CKUT.
The group appears regularly at the best clubs and lounges in Montréal, Atomics is also touring through the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. They have performed at the Fashion and Design Festival in Montréal.
In 2012 Atomics released his second studio album called b-Side STEREO involving renowned international musicians.
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Traffic
Atomics Lyrics
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That's where I shat it, lost in all the traffic
Rule by my thumb, hear it deaf, say it dumb
It leads me, leads me
I wanted to try, must have got too tired
I wanted to, want to be kind, just had no time
Now I've taken more than a reasonable quota
Blame everyone, we are sick to succumb
And it grieves me, grieves me
Don't make me drive, shrink wrap the planet
That's where I shat it, lost in all the traffic
Rule by my thumb, hear it deaf, say it dumb
It leads me, leads me
I wanted to want to be kind, I wanted to try
The lyrics to Atomics's song Traffic seem to convey frustration with modern society, specifically the ever-increasing traffic and the shrinking of the world due to globalization. The line "Don't make me drive, shrink the world and wrap it" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by the constant need to commute and navigate through crowded streets, and would prefer a world that is smaller and more manageable.
The line "Rule by my thumb, hear it deaf, say it dumb" may be a commentary on the way people tend to follow rules blindly without questioning their validity or effectiveness. It also suggests a lack of agency or autonomy on the part of the singer, who feels trapped in a system that doesn't work for them.
The lines "Blame everyone, we are sick to succumb/And it grieves me, grieves me" could be interpreted as a criticism of the tendency to blame others for societal problems rather than taking responsibility and working together to find solutions. The singer seems to feel a sense of sadness and disappointment that people are so quick to point fingers rather than addressing underlying issues.
Overall, the lyrics of Traffic seem to express a sense of disillusionment with modern society, particularly the negative effects of technology and globalization. The singer longs for a simpler, more manageable world where they can be kind and autonomous rather than constantly being led by external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me drive, shrink the world and wrap it
Please don't make me go out and face the chaos of the world. Can we instead make the world smaller and more manageable?
That's where I shat it, lost in all the traffic
I have experienced failure and disappointment in the past due to the overwhelming and crowded nature of the world.
Rule by my thumb, hear it deaf, say it dumb
I make decisions based on my own instincts and preferences, disregarding the opinions and concerns of others. I selectively listen to what I want to hear and keep quiet about what I truly think.
It leads me, leads me
My approach to life and decision-making guides me and determines my path.
I wanted to try, must have got too tired
I had intentions of making an effort to be a better person, but I guess I didn't have the energy or motivation to follow through.
I wanted to, want to be kind, just had no time
I truly desire to be a compassionate person, but I feel that I am too busy or preoccupied to do so.
Now I've taken more than a reasonable quota
I have exceeded the acceptable or appropriate limit for something, possibly in a selfish or demanding way.
Not that I owe you, not that I owe you
I want to make it clear that I am not indebted to anyone or obligated to act a certain way.
Blame everyone, we are sick to succumb
It is easy and common to blame others for our problems, but this mindset only leads to our own suffering and weakness.
And it grieves me, grieves me
I am deeply troubled by this pattern of blaming others and succumbing to negativity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANDER THOMAS GRIFFIN, DANIEL CHARLES WORTON, GARETH JOHN PRING, JOHNATHAN PENNEY, MATTHEW RICHARD CHESLIN
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