Lower Than Atlantis are a rock band from Watford, UK. Formed in 2007 by Mik… Read Full Bio ↴Lower Than Atlantis are a rock band from Watford, UK. Formed in 2007 by Mike Duce and Ben Sansom and later joined by Eddy Thrower and Declan Hart.

The band have released five studio albums: Far Q (2010), World Record (2011), Changing Tune (2012), Lower Than Atlantis (2014), and Safe in Sound (2017).

In December 2018 the band announced they would be splitting up after a short farewell tour in May 2019.

Currently Mike Duce is releasing solo music as Headache.

Ben Sansom is now part of a new band named Paper Mill.

Showtime
Lower Than Atlantis Lyrics

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I invited you to to the show
I didn't know it'd sell out though
And guest list's full
But if you left it until the day
I've tried my best but there's no way to get you in

And it blows but showtime is over
And I'm sorry I'm drunk and you're sober

You always get in free
When you're something to do with the industry
And not friends we me
Even though I've known you for years
They're still backstage drinking beers
Fingers in ears

Don't even bother asking for a +1
Because guest list is out of the question, son

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lower Than Atlantis's song Showtime are about the singer's struggle to get a friend into their sold-out show. The singer invited their friend to the show, but did not expect it to sell out quickly. Unfortunately, the guest list is full, and the singer has tried everything they can to get their friend into the show, but it seems impossible. The singer feels bad that they cannot do anything about it, and they are apologetic about it. Despite the disappointment, the singer wants their friend to know that showtime is over, and they're sorry that they're drunk while their friend is sober.

The next verse talks about how the friend usually gets in for free because they're part of the industry, but that doesn't apply in this case because they're only friends with the singer. The singer is unhappy that their friend is missing out on the backstage fun, where people are drinking beers, and there is a sense of camaraderie. The singer is also unhappy that their friends' efforts to ask for a +1 were futile, as their hands were tied, and guest list was out of the question.

Line by Line Meaning

I invited you to to the show
I extended an invitation for you to come to the performance

I didn't know it'd sell out though
I was unaware that the tickets would be completely sold out

And guest list's full
All spots on the guest list are taken

But if you left it until the day
If you procrastinated and waited until today

I've tried my best but there's no way to get you in
I attempted to help you get in, but unfortunately, it's not possible

And it blows but showtime is over
It's a disappointment, but the performance has ended

And I'm sorry I'm drunk and you're sober
I apologize for being intoxicated while you are not

You always get in free
You are typically admitted without cost

When you're something to do with the industry
If you are involved with the entertainment industry

And not friends we me
Only those in the entertainment industry, specifically those not friends with me, get this privilege

Even though I've known you for years
Despite having a relationship for a long time