Atlas
Cry Monster Cry Lyrics

Oooh, oooh, oooh
An eerie howl or cry, suggesting pain or anguish

Star, beginning to fade
The subject's hopes and dreams are diminishing as they lose their light

Lined from the light that you had all those years
The subject's life has become a shadow of what it once was, without the brightness it used to have

Now you live in the shade
The present situation is one of reduced fortunes or opportunities, compared to the past

Oh, oh lonely years
The subject has been alone for a long time, maybe lost or feeling isolated

Spending up there with the people
The subject has been seeking help or companionship from others

Who care for your problems or fears
The people that the subject turned to have shown empathy for their struggles

Feel, feel that they've lied
The subject senses deception or betrayal from the people they depended on earlier

The whip that you get the
Metaphorically speaking, the pain inflicted on the subject feels like a whip, leaving scars or wounds

Cause of regret and the death that's inside
The consequences of the situation are causing anguish and despair, maybe even suicidal thoughts

So now, beginning to see
The subject is slowly realizing the harsh reality of their circumstances

The world moves the same
The existence of the people around them, who were possibly less affected by the circumstances, continues unaffected

At the turn of the man and his own misery
The subject's fate seems to be determined by internal factors, not by external ones

And I need to share it out
The subject needs to confide in someone, share their burden and seek help

I cannot bear it all
The subject acknowledges that they can't handle everything on their own

The weight is coming down on me
The situation is becoming unbearable, leading to a sense of crushing pressure

Shout (shout), with moments to steal
The subject is calling out for help, possibly in desperation, with little time to lose

Makes you a man full of imperfect thought
Going through such difficulties can make one flawed or fragile, yet more human and authentic

But at least you'll be real
The subject realizes that being genuine and honest is more important than futile pretense or facade

Come home, going home free
The subject finds solace in returning to somewhere familiar, possibly their childhood home

For useless is time that's spent all alone
The subject is convinced that time spent in solitude or isolation is wasted

So you're coming with me
The subject is asking someone to join them, possibly to provide company or support

And you, you need to understand
The subject is addressing someone specific, urging them to be empathetic and understanding

That I need a helping hand
The subject is expressing their need for assistance, unable to cope by themselves

Like atlas holding up the earth
Referring to the Greek mythological figure who carried the globe on his shoulders, the subject feels like the weight of their problems is too heavy to bear alone