Don't buy this. Dr. Atmo has had 12 years or so to clarify exactly why this happened. Interestingly enough he essentially retired from the music scene after this album was deleted by its distributor, only to return quite recently the rather lame "Atmo at the Lightz".
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Dr. Atmo Lyrics
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So are you
I'm still awake and I'm alone
Fade Away
You know I'm just afraid
So I make an old excuse so I can stay
Fade Away
For all of my dreams that slipped away
They're dead to the world and that won't change
But I still feel nothing
Sometimes the plans just don't work out
Too many times my faith was torn down
Can I find a different road
I wanna go back home
But I see there's nothing there for me at all
Fade Away
My choices have their cost
But they say the future's never really lost
So they say
Life can change
For all of my dreams that slipped away
They're dead to the world and that won't change
But I still feel nothing
Sometimes the plans just don't work out
Too many times my faith was torn down
Can I find a different road
'Cuz I think that I've been here before
Or was it just a dream
Could this be a miracle that God set up for me
I take my life for granted
I've heard it all before
When I thought God had closed the door
He rescued me
You and me
For all of my dreams that slipped away
They're dead to the world and that won't change
But I still feel nothing
Sometimes the plans just don't work out
Too many times my faith was torn down
Can I find a different road
In Dr. Atmo's song "Road" the singer is addressing someone who is asleep while he is awake and alone. The singer is afraid and makes excuses to stay where he is rather than venturing out. Throughout the lyrics, he expresses his sadness and disappointment that his dreams have slipped away and that his plans have not worked out. He questions if he can find a different road, implying that he is wondering if there is a different path he can take to attain his dreams.
The repeated refrain "Fade Away" could have various interpretations. The singer could be expressing a desire to fade away and disappear, or he could be acknowledging that his past dreams and hopes have faded away and become distant memories. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through difficult times, which have torn down his faith. However, he is trying to find hope in the future, believing that life can change and that there could be a miracle waiting for him.
Line by Line Meaning
My dreams are fast asleep
I have given up on pursuing my dreams and they are now dormant.
So are you
The person I cared about who could have helped me achieve my dreams has also given up on me.
I'm still awake and I'm alone
Despite my dreams being asleep, I cannot find comfort as I am alone in my struggles.
Fade Away
I wish to dull the pain and memories of failure, and escape by fading away.
You know I'm just afraid
My fear of failure keeps me from trying again.
So I make an old excuse so I can stay
I use the same excuse to avoid risk and further disappointment.
For all of my dreams that slipped away
All the opportunities I had to achieve my dreams are now gone.
They're dead to the world and that won't change
My dreams are no longer achievable and accepted by society.
But I still feel nothing
Even if my dreams are gone, the void they left behind remains unfilled.
Sometimes the plans just don't work out
Even if I do everything right, success is not guaranteed.
Too many times my faith was torn down
My past mistakes and experiences have led to a loss of faith in myself.
Can I find a different road
Is there a new path to success that will overcome my past failures?
I wanna go back home
I yearn for a simpler time where I had hope for the future.
But I see there's nothing there for me at all
The past cannot be re-lived and there is no hope or comfort to be found there.
My choices have their cost
The decisions I make have consequences that I must bear.
But they say the future's never really lost
There is always a chance for redemption and success, no matter how bleak the present is.
So they say
I have heard advice and wisdom from others, but it's not always easy to believe in them.
Life can change
Despite my past mistakes, the future is always full of unexpected possibilities.
'Cuz I think that I've been here before
I have experienced similar struggles and obstacles in the past.
Or was it just a dream
I question if my past successes and hopes were real or just illusions.
Could this be a miracle that God set up for me
I wonder if my struggles and challenges are part of a greater plan that will ultimately lead to success.
I take my life for granted
I have not fully appreciated the gifts and opportunities that I have been given.
I've heard it all before
I have been given advice and words of encouragement but have yet to act on them.
When I thought God had closed the door
I have experienced moments where it seemed like my chances of success were gone forever.
He rescued me
Despite my struggles and doubts, I have been given second chances.
You and me
I have found comfort and support in the people who care about me.
Can I find a different road
Despite my struggles and doubts, I remain hopeful that I can find a new path to pursue my dreams.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryan Ewing
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