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Rats, Handfulla silvers, I just wanted to hop your fence, I wanted to wade,
I wanted to wallow, I wanted somebody to rub my neck. Yeah, you should be
Happy to see me, be glad that I'm not dead. I tokk your bullet, anyone
Notice? no one was thrilled to see me again. - Dream your dreams, you'll
Wanna take them back, nobody gives a fuck about what you see. You split
Your last atom, Atom Jack.




Overall Meaning

In "Atoms," Like describes an experience of isolation and desperation, with vivid imagery of rats, silver, and a desire to escape. The first lines evoke a sense of being trapped, as the singer describes trying to hop a fence and wading, as if they are looking for a way out. The reference to wanting someone to rub their neck adds a physical element to the feeling of being stuck, as if the singer is carrying a physical burden with them.


The second stanza contains the most poignant lines of the song, as it switches from the physical world to a more existential one. The singer talks about dreaming dreams and taking them back, suggesting that perhaps they once had hope, but that it has since been lost or taken away. The line "you split your last atom, Atom Jack" could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it suggests a sense of finality or desperation: splitting atoms is often used as a metaphor for destruction, and the repetition of "Atom" emphasizes the feeling of being at the end.


Throughout the song, Like's lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, which is part of what makes the song so haunting. It is not clear what has led the singer to this point, but the sense of being alone and disconnected is palpable. The song ends with the lines "Nobody gives a fuck about what you see," further emphasizing the idea that the singer is alone in their experience, and that their view of the world is not valued or appreciated.


Line by Line Meaning

Rats, Handfulla silvers, I just wanted to hop your fence, I wanted to wade, I wanted to wallow, I wanted somebody to rub my neck.
I was seeking to escape from the mundane, to indulge in pleasures and relaxation, and to find comfort and companionship.


Yeah, you should be Happy to see me, be glad that I'm not dead.
I endured pain and danger, and my survival should be celebrated rather than taken for granted.


I tokk your bullet, anyone Notice? no one was thrilled to see me again.
I suffered from the consequences of my actions, and people were not particularly excited to welcome me back.


Dream your dreams, you'll Wanna take them back, nobody gives a fuck about what you see.
Although our fantasies and aspirations may provide temporary relief from reality, they ultimately prove to be meaningless and irrelevant.


You split Your last atom, Atom Jack.
You reached the peak of your creativity and productivity, and you may now rest or disappear from the public view.




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