Fort Atlantic released three EPs in 2010-11, after which Black worked with producer Tom Schick on a full-length album. In 2012, Fort Atlantic signed with Dualtone Records and released a self-titled LP. Songs from the self-titled album, "Fort Atlantic", featured in a season six episode of Californication and a season eight episode of How I Met Your Mother.
In 2017, the band released Shadow Shaker Vol. 1.
The Wrecking Ball
Fort Atlantic Lyrics
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Well I am set free to fly or to fall or both, the fact still remains
Cause it comes for me, it comes for me
The wrecking ball swings low.
The wrecking ball swings low.
A spin of the wheel, the roll of the dice, winter, spring, summer, and fall
Nothing to hide, and always the death, pleasure and pain of the call
It comes for me, it comes for me
The wrecking ball swings low.
The stepping off stones, the singing of ghosts, statues all turning their head
The whisper of love, the fear of alone, the soundtrack of what you have said
It comes for me, it comes for me The wrecking ball swings low.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The wrecking ball swings low.
Fort Atlantic's song "The Wrecking Ball," is a poignant expression of the human experience. The lyrics speak to the inevitability of life's challenges and the impermanence of our existence. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song, likening life's journey to a road, mountain, or journey that we must all face - the fact remains, no matter what.
The chorus serves as a stark reminder that even when we're at our highest, the "wrecking ball swings low" for every one of us. The refrain makes it clear that no matter what happens, the swing of the wrecking ball is something we cannot escape. The song speaks to the universally challenging themes of pleasure and pain, winter and summer, and life and death. It embraces the idea that we are all subject to forces beyond our control and that we must live each moment in the fullest way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
So it begins, this journey or road or mountain, it's all still the same
The start of this journey is uncertain and could be easy or difficult, but regardless of what lies ahead, the journey will continue.
Well I am set free to fly or to fall or both, the fact still remains
I am given the freedom to take risks, and the consequences of those choices will still be present, regardless of the outcome.
Cause it comes for me, it comes for me
The inevitable is approaching, and there is nothing that can be done to stop it.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The destructive force is imminent and can't be avoided.
A spin of the wheel, the roll of the dice, winter, spring, summer, and fall
Life is full of random chances and unpredictable changes throughout the seasons.
Nothing to hide, and always the death, pleasure and pain of the call
We can't hide from the inevitable end of life, and every moment of pleasure and pain is influenced by it.
The stepping off stones, the singing of ghosts, statues all turning their head
The past is a part of this journey, and the memory of those who have come before us is ever present.
The whisper of love, the fear of alone, the soundtrack of what you have said
Love and fear can be heard throughout this journey, and what we say echoes throughout our lives.
It comes for me, it comes for me
The inevitable is approaching, and there is nothing that can be done to stop it.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The destructive force is imminent and can't be avoided.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The destructive force is imminent and can't be avoided.
The wrecking ball swings low.
The destructive force is imminent and can't be avoided.
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.