It took a good five years for the next album "Paint By Numbers" to be released. This album containing hits like "Maybe Not", "Never Be Afraid Again" and the #1 hit song "Wonderchild" made the album a big commercial success in Sweden as well as abroad and marked Christians name on the pop-sky.
He has currently released a new single in november 2008 called "What's Your Name?"
Atlantis
Christian Walz Lyrics
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Base it all upon insanity
Future now will soon be yesterday
Finding trouble in our usual way
It's a rainy day reality
Base it all upon insanity
Future now will soon be yesterday
My Atlantis a million miles away
Getting closer, each and everyday
My Atlantis, my Atlantis
No ark nor a hidden way
Nor a hidden way
Democracy, hypocrisy
Bureaucracy and schmockracy
Feeding lies upon humanity
Selling short due to our vanity
My Atlantis a million miles away
Getting closer, each and everyday
My Atlantis, my Atlantis
No ark nor a hidden way
Nor a hidden way
Way to go
Is this quite the only way we know
Way to go
There wont be anything here left for sure, sure, sure
My Atlantis a million miles away
Getting closer, each and everyday
My Atlantis, my Atlantis
No ark nor a hidden way
Nor a hidden way
No ark nor a hidden way
Nor a hidden way
The lyrics to Christian Walz's song Atlantis are quite insightful and thought-provoking. The song starts with the lines "It's a rainy day reality, Base it all upon insanity." These lines suggest that the current state of the world is not ideal and is instead based on illogical and crazy actions. The lines "Future now will soon be yesterday, Finding trouble in our usual way" show that the future is uncertain and the world faces challenges every day.
The repeating chorus lines "My Atlantis a million miles away, Getting closer each and every day" depict the idea of hope and a better future but it remains far away despite all efforts to reach it. The lines "No ark nor a hidden way" could signify that there is no easy way to get to the better future that everyone is striving for, signifying that the world's current state cannot sustain.
The lines "Democracy, hypocrisy, Bureaucracy and schmockracy, Feeding lies upon humanity, Selling short due to our vanity" criticize the current system for being hypocritical, dishonest and corrupt, as it feeds on humanity's flaws, and sells short on justice and equal opportunities. Overall, the song portrays the current global state as troubled and in need of major reform.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a rainy day reality
The current situation is gloomy and depressing
Base it all upon insanity
Our actions and decisions are irrational and illogical
Future now will soon be yesterday
Time keeps moving forward and our future will quickly become our past
Finding trouble in our usual way
We keep repeating the same harmful behavior and encountering problems
My Atlantis a million miles away
A metaphor for a perfect, utopian place that is unattainable
Getting closer, each and everyday
Desire for a better world is always present, but we can never reach it
No ark nor a hidden way
There is no escape or secret solution to our problems
Democracy, hypocrisy
Democratic systems are often hypocritical
Bureaucracy and schmockracy
Bureaucratic systems are ineffective and lacking in real power
Feeding lies upon humanity
People are being deceived and manipulated
Selling short due to our vanity
Our selfishness and self-centeredness is causing us to undervalue and harm others
Way to go
Sarcastic remark indicating disapproval of current actions
Is this quite the only way we know
We are stuck in our harmful ways and cannot see other solutions
There wont be anything here left for sure, sure, sure
If we continue on this path, we will destroy everything and leave nothing behind
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tmxseven
Nice to see people from all over the world! Greetings from Sweden.
@chimpan1994
Without a doubt, one of Sweden's best performer, perhaps one of the best!
@Tom2_772
still listening!
@wiseman57
He s not only known in Scandinavia, I m from Turkey and I love his songs.. I hope he will get more success soon..
@bartomiejbrodecki6909
Poland is here too
@mrdampe1000
HOW CAN THIS ONLY HAVE 3 709 VIEWS???!!!!
@armanghaleb9217
He should make another album!
@EmmyKhan
Så jävla bra! Helt magnifik snubbe! :D
@Rimshiii
love this song :D
@jedward16101991
but this is one of the best songs ever<3