prologue
Lower Than Atlantis Lyrics

The lyrics to Lower Than Atlantis's Prologue depict a sense of disconnection and detachment from oneself. The opening line, "Feeling estranged from myself today," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels distant from his own thoughts and emotions, which is a feeling he's used to experiencing, but intensified. He goes on to admit to himself and listeners that he's a "weird guy" and that at the best of times, he wants to die. The idea of wanting to die isn't necessarily suicidal, but more of a longing for something to give him a sense of purpose or direction in life. It's as if he's waiting for life to happen to him, and until then, he's simply going through the motions.

The last two lines, "Hurry up and wait for the ending, and only then will I feel alive," adds depth to what the singer is feeling. He's waiting for something in his life to come to a close so that he can feel something- anything. It's not clear what the ending is referring to, but it's likely that it could be a relationship, job, or even life itself. The idea of waiting for the end to feel alive suggests that the singer isn't fully living in the present, and maybe even feels like his life hasn't yet begun.