Traces
Atrox Lyrics


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Did you ever reconcider your life
Did you ever try to turn your motion twist
Did you ever believe in yourself
Do you still need the proof

Been choosing to walk under ladders
For much too long, much too long
Been trying to get back
To where the connection starts

White solitary statues
Looking at me
Standing sideways
White solitary statues
Wearing nothing but time

If you can relate to this
We can be on top of it once again
The climber needs something
To be getting over

going into overdrive
Readjust to the level I am on

just as I turned away
you came and changed it all
Because your eyes kept seeing

Traces, traces of phases
Leaving traces
Leaving traces on faces

Did you ever reconcider your life
Your position changing
Following your flow
Are you willing to climb once again
Do you stay on the ground
Could you ever hear that knock on your door
Banging louder, louder
time is catching up with you once again
And you know you're in charge

Just as I turned away
You came and changed it all
Because your eyes kept seeing

Waiting for the moment to arrive




Waiting for the moment
Wait for it

Overall Meaning

Atrox's song Traces is a reflective piece that invites listeners to contemplate their life and challenges them to take action towards personal growth. The opening lyrics almost pose as rhetorical questions, asking if the listener has considered their life and if they have the courage to believe in themselves. The line "Been choosing to walk under ladders for much too long" suggests that the singer has been making poor choices, possibly out of fear or lack of confidence.


The song seems to be about the journey towards finding oneself, as indicated by the lines "The climber needs something to be getting over" and "Are you willing to climb once again?" The reference to "white solitary statues" could represent the obstacles that people might face along their journey, and the fact that they are "wearing nothing but time" suggests that time is running out - they need to take action before it's too late.


The chorus "Traces, traces of phases, leaving traces, leaving traces on faces" is cryptic but seems to signify that every experience that one goes through leaves a mark on their face, whether it is a smile, a wrinkle, or a frown. The song's tone changes towards the end, with the singer becoming more optimistic and proclaiming that "time is catching up with you once again, and you know you're in charge." This suggests that one can take control of their life and move forward, with the repetition of "waiting for the moment" indicating that there will be a moment of clarity when everything falls into place.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever reconcider your life
Have you ever stopped and thought deeply about your life and where you're headed?


Did you ever try to turn your motion twist
Have you tried to change the direction of your life and the way you're moving towards your goals?


Did you ever believe in yourself
Have you ever had faith in your own abilities and potential?


Do you still need the proof
Do you still need validation or evidence that confirms your self-worth?


Been choosing to walk under ladders
You've been making risky decisions and tempting fate for too long


For much too long, much too long
You've been indulging in these habits or behaviors for far too long without making any progress


Been trying to get back
You're attempting to regain something that was once lost or that you've been missing


To where the connection starts
To a point where you feel connected to yourself, others, or a purpose


White solitary statues
Figurative representation of obstacles or challenges


Looking at me
You feel as if these challenges are always present and staring back at you


Standing sideways
Representing the awkwardness or unease that comes with facing these obstacles


Wearing nothing but time
These obstacles have no real power or substance; time is the only thing that gives them significance


If you can relate to this
If you understand and identify with the experiences being described


We can be on top of it once again
We can overcome these obstacles or challenges and succeed again


The climber needs something
Someone who is striving for something needs something or someone to help them reach their goals


To be getting over
To overcome the challenges or obstacles standing in the way


Going into overdrive
Working harder than ever to achieve something


Readjust to the level I am on
Adjusting your perspective and expectations to the reality of the situation


Just as I turned away
As soon as I stopped paying attention or stopped trying


You came and changed it all
Something or someone came along and transformed the situation


Because your eyes kept seeing
Because you were able to recognize and acknowledge the potential that was there all along


Traces, traces of phases
Small remains or indications of past experiences or stages of life


Leaving traces
Everything that happens to us leaves a lasting impression or effect on us


Leaving traces on faces
These experiences shape and leave their mark on our identity


Your position changing
Your situation or outlook is evolving and shifting


Following your flow
Allowing yourself to be guided by your intuition or inner guidance


Are you willing to climb once again
Are you ready and willing to work towards your goals despite challenges and difficulties?


Do you stay on the ground
Are you content with not taking risks or putting yourself out there?


Could you ever hear that knock on your door
Are you aware of opportunities or potential that may be waiting for you?


Banging louder, louder
These opportunities or signs are becoming more difficult to ignore or disregard


Time is catching up with you once again
You feel as if time is running out or you're not doing enough with the time you have


And you know you're in charge
You have control over your own life and the power to create change


Waiting for the moment to arrive
Hoping for something to come along and change the situation


Waiting for the moment
Anticipating an opportunity or chance to make a difference


Wait for it
Be patient; things will happen in due time




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