Atlas
Lady Lamb Lyrics
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makes you feel the branches,
leads you to the pines
funny still how infatuation shuts you all up
as it makes you a dead beat son of a gun
honey, but I do know where I come from;
I got a key to this chest
honey but I do know where I end up;
and I undress
like eyes upon an atlas
shotgun orchestra,
the needle bends as it spins
and we got skin like we were born
to swim past our scalps in it
and I do, I want to swim the length of this with you
want to swim the length of,
swim the length of, swim the length
of this life with you
and I undress
like eyes upon an atlas
I'll make you a map to me,
I'll be there in your sights
I won't be too hard to find
I'll be made into a mark
with a heart steadied and strong
a readied aim for your arrow, my darlin'
I know where I come from
The opening lines of Lady Lamb's "Atlas" talk about how experiencing something good can make you become more aware of your surroundings. It's like the wide branches of a tree that lead you to the pines. However, being infatuated with someone can have the opposite effect; it can shut you down and make you feel like a "dead beat son of a gun." Despite all of this, though, the singer knows where she comes from and where she's going. She has the key to unlock her chest and knows her own worth.
As the song continues, Lady Lamb compares herself and her partner to an atlas, saying that they have skin that was "born to swim past our scalps in it." She wants to swim the length of this life with her loved one and be mapped out as someone he can find easily. She is willing to give her all to be with him, no matter what.
Overall, "Atlas" is a beautiful song that speaks about the importance of openness and vulnerability in a relationship. The singer is willing to bare her soul and be with her partner through thick and thin, knowing that they both have a lot to learn and experience together.
Line by Line Meaning
funny how a good thing opens your eyes
It's interesting how positive experiences can make you see things more clearly.
makes you feel the branches, leads you to the pines
These experiences can guide you towards new opportunities and growth.
funny still how infatuation shuts you all up
Ironically, being infatuated with someone can make you speechless or unable to express yourself.
as it makes you a dead beat son of a gun
This infatuation can make you feel powerless and incapable of action.
honey, but I do know where I come from; I got a key to this chest
Despite this, the artist knows their roots and where they come from and can access these experiences whenever they need them.
honey but I do know where I end up; I got a body for this bed and I undress
The singer also knows where they want to end up, and they are comfortable being intimate with someone and showing vulnerability.
like eyes upon an atlas shotgun orchestra, the needle bends as it spins and we got skin like we were born to swim past our scalps in it
The singer is comparing their bodies to an atlas, and they are experiencing music and the physical sensations of being alive as they explore the world around them.
and I do, I want to swim the length of this with you want to swim the length of, swim the length of, swim the length of this life with you
The artist wants to share these experiences with someone they care about and spend their lives together in exploration and adventure.
I'll make you a map to me, I'll be there in your sights I won't be too hard to find
They want to be found by their partner and have a clear path to them, and they are willing to create this path themselves.
I'll be made into a mark with a heart steadied and strong a readied aim for your arrow, my darlin' I know where I come from
The artist is willing to make themselves visible and vulnerable for their partner to find, and they are confident in their roots and identity.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theethos5181
Wow only first listen and I'm there! What a sensational collection of songs! As this albums twists and winds it goes to show that LLTB is capable of pretty much anything.
@buffystrummers
The strings at the end are so pretty
@alexasearth
you me her anyone?
@imaginariansattic769
Lyrics cause I wanna sing it out loud later;
Funny how a good thing opens your eyes
Makes you feel the branches,
Leads you to the pines,
Funny still how infatuation shuts you all up
As it makes you a dead beat son of a gun
Honey, but I do know where I come from;
I got a key to this chest
Honey but I do know where I end up;
I got a body for this bed
And I undress,
Like eyes upon an atlas
Shotgun orchestra,
The needle bends as it spins
And we got skin like we were born
To swim past our scalps in it
And I do, I want to swim the length of this with you
Want to swim the length of,
Swim the length of, swim the length
Of this life with you
And I undress
Like eyes upon an atlas
I'll make you a map to me,
I'll be there in your sights
I won't be too hard to find
I'll be made into a mark
With a heart steadied and strong
A readied aim for your arrow, my darlin'
I know where I come from