Atlas
Coin Lyrics


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Isn't it obvious, when my sheets are tangled up on the bedroom floor?
It's not that I'm bothered by my kitchen sink and whole much more
Sleepless lonesome nights
Haunted by due time

Hope is dying for now
Havent you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

A chainmail will drop with one weak link
Maybe we should talk before I speak
Borrow thoughts from my bitter ends
Blaming stars and monsoons
Bended by the thought, Pompeii set us up

Hope is dying for now
Havent you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

Hope is dying for now
Havent you heard?
Atlas wants a way out
Before it gets worse




Havent you heard?
Havent you heard?

Overall Meaning

In Coin's song Atlas, the singer's internal turmoil is palpable through the lyrics. The first verse implies that the singer is going through a rough patch in life and is unable to find solace even in his own bed. The singer is frustrated but not with the clutter in his sink which suggests that his problems run much deeper. The following line mentions "sleepless lonesome nights" indicating that he is struggling with his own self, and the "haunted by due time" suggests that he is under stress because of deadlines and expectations.


The chorus of the song is repetitive, emphasizing the singer's sense of hopelessness. He states that "Atlas folds at the thought of what he's just learned" indicating that the weight of his problems is too much to bear. The word "Atlas" in the title of the song is a reference to the Greek god who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. The singer feels a similar sense of burden and cannot cope with it. He compares his emotional state to a "chainmail" that drops with one weak link.


The second verse mentions "blaming stars and monsoons" indicating that the singer is searching for something, anything to blame for his problems. He refers to "Pompeii" in the following line which is a reference to the ancient city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. This could imply that the singer feels like his life is in ruins, and he has been left to pick up the pieces on his own.


The song is a poignant representation of the sense of isolation and helplessness that many people feel when going through a tough time. The repetitive chorus echoes the feeling of being stuck in a rut with no way out. The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, which makes it relatable to people from all walks of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Isn't it obvious, when my sheets are tangled up on the bedroom floor?
It's clear that there's some disarray in my life when I see my bed sheets in a mess on the ground.


It's not that I'm bothered by my kitchen sink and whole much more
The state of my home doesn't particularly bother me, including the dirty kitchen sink and everything else.


Sleepless lonesome nights
I'm struggling to sleep and feel very alone during the night.


Haunted by due time
The pressure of meeting deadlines is weighing on me like a haunting presence.


Hope is dying for now Havent you heard? Atlas folds at the thought Of what he's just learned
My hope is faltering and I'm feeling overwhelmed, like even Atlas himself would buckle under the weight of what I've just realized.


A chainmail will drop with one weak link
One weakness can bring down even the strongest defenses, like a chainmail armor that falls apart with just one broken link.


Maybe we should talk before I speak
Perhaps it's best if we have a conversation before I say something that might cause problems or be misunderstood.


Borrow thoughts from my bitter ends
I'm looking back on past experiences and using them to inform my current thoughts and actions, even if those experiences were not positive ones.


Blaming stars and monsoons
I'm finding excuses and external reasons for my problems, like blaming the alignment of the stars or the force of the monsoons.


Bended by the thought, Pompeii set us up
My thoughts and worries are weighing heavily on me, causing me to feel bent out of shape, like the city of Pompeii - doomed to fall - had been set up for failure.


Hope is dying for now Havent you heard? Atlas folds at the thought Of what he's just learned
My hope is faltering and I'm feeling overwhelmed, like even Atlas himself would buckle under the weight of what I've just realized.


Hope is dying for now Havent you heard? Atlas wants a way out Before it gets worse Havent you heard? Havent you heard?
My hope is fading fast and I'm desperate for a way out before things get even worse. Have you heard my plea for help?




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@deanjames8637

Isn't it obvious
When my sheets are tangled up on the bedroom floor
It's not that I'm bothered by
My kitchen sink can't hold much more

Sleepless lonesome nights
Haunted by due time

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

A chain letter trap with one weak link
Maybe we should talk before I speak
Borrowed thoughts from a bitter end
Blame is ours and mine to

Bend it by the fault
Pompeii set us up

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas wants a way out
Before it's gets worse

Haven't you heard?
Haven't you heard?



All comments from YouTube:

@finleyk2810

Such an underrated band

@ereader4514

Yeah, and it's sorta sad. But I don't want to have to share them, so I'm kinda glad that they're not big yet. When they do get big, I look forward to being able to wear my Coin shirt to a concert that has half of the audience being new fans - none of whom would have a HWYKIYNT shirt.

@ulla2524

TRUE

@bobabubsbubbles5858

Literally started listening to them today! I am obsessed!

@ottoman.710

They caught me after three yeqrs of your comment.

@rowan2403

Seriously!

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@TheTwilightShadow69

New favorite band. They're amazing

@deanjames8637

Isn't it obvious
When my sheets are tangled up on the bedroom floor
It's not that I'm bothered by
My kitchen sink can't hold much more

Sleepless lonesome nights
Haunted by due time

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

A chain letter trap with one weak link
Maybe we should talk before I speak
Borrowed thoughts from a bitter end
Blame is ours and mine to

Bend it by the fault
Pompeii set us up

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas folds at the thought
Of what he's just learned

Hope is dying for now
Haven't you heard?
Atlas wants a way out
Before it's gets worse

Haven't you heard?
Haven't you heard?

@emilypalm8146

This... this is a lyric video....

@leadseener8431

Em Palm yeah but if you’re learning the lyrics sometimes it’s better to read ahead. that’s how I learn best

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