Nick Skitz is an Australian DJ and dance music producer. He was born as Nic… Read Full Bio ↴Nick Skitz is an Australian DJ and dance music producer. He was born as Nicholas Agamalis and his career in dance music started in the early 1990's.

His "Skitzmix" series of compilations has become well-known in Australian dance circles for featuring remixes and megamixes of wellknown dance songs and are the best selling DJ compilations in Australia. He has also featured on Ministry of Sound & Wild compilations.

Skitz's track "The Ultimate" has reached #2 on the dance charts in the UK. His first pop hit "Slave to the Music" reached the top 20 in Australia in November 2003 and was a cover of an original song by Twenty 4 Seven.

In 2004, he joined forces with Mark Gable, lead singer of Australian rock band The Choirboys to rework their 1987 Australian #1 hit "Run to Paradise" as a dance track. The song, billed as Nick Skitz vs. the Choirboys, debuted in the top 20 of the Australian pop charts in July 2004. The single also features a remix by Jason Nevins.

Nick Skitz web site: http://www.nickskitz.com/

Atlantis
Nick Skitz Lyrics

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When I wake up I′m afraid, somebody else might take my place
When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might take my place

Make that money, fake that bunny, ache my tummy
On the fence, all the time
Paint young honey, face so sunny, ain′t that funny
All my friends always lie to me
I know they're thinking?

You're too mean, I don′t like you, fuck you anyway
You make me wanna scream at the top of my lungs
It hurts but I won′t fight you
You suck anyway
You make me wanna die, right when I?

When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might take my place
When I wake up I′m afraid, somebody else might end up being me

Keep on dreaming, don't stop giving, fight those demons
Sell your soul, not your whole self
If they see you when you′re sleeping, make them leave it
And I can't even see if it′s all there anymore so?

You're too mean, I don't like you, fuck you anyway
You make me wanna scream at the top of my lungs
It hurts but I won′t fight you
You suck anyway
You make me wanna die, right when I?

When I wake up I′m afraid, somebody else might take my place
When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might end up being me

Being me and only me
Feeling scared to breathe
If you leave me then I′ll be afraid of everything
That makes me anxious, gives me patience, calms me down
Lets me face this, let me sleep, and when I wake up
Let me breathe

When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might take my place
When I wake up I′m afraid, somebody else might end up being me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nick Skitz's song "Atlantis" highlight the fear and anxiety of losing one's identity and place in society. The opening lines express the fear of waking up and finding someone else has taken over their position, representing the fear of failure and being replaced in the highly competitive world. The next few lines portray the pressure to make money and maintain a certain appearance, which can lead to feeling fake and unauthentic. The lyrics also touch on the theme of being judged and disliked by friends, leading to feelings of anger and isolation.

The chorus repeats the same fear of being replaced or losing oneself, emphasizing the vulnerability of the human psyche. The bridge of the song encourages the listener to keep dreaming and fighting against their inner demons, even if it means sacrificing a part of themselves. The closing lines express the need for acceptance and support, acknowledging the struggle of dealing with anxiety and the desire to find solace in sleep.

Overall, the lyrics of "Atlantis" offer a poignant commentary on the pressure to conform and the anxiety of losing oneself in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might take my place
Upon arising, I experience an intense fear that someone may replace me in life.

Make that money, fake that bunny, ache my tummy
I am pushing myself to earn money, pretending and dealing with the physical consequences.

On the fence, all the time
I am indecisive and unsure about many things in my life.

Paint young honey, face so sunny, ain't that funny
Though I present myself as youthful and cheerful, there's an irony to it all.

All my friends always lie to me, I know they're thinking?
I am aware of my friends' dishonesty and am left wondering what they really think of me.

You're too mean, I don’t like you, fuck you anyway
I receive hurtful comments from others, causing me to lash out in anger.

You make me wanna scream at the top of my lungs, It hurts but I won't fight you
The frustration I feel towards others is intense, but I do not want to physically fight them.

You suck anyway, You make me wanna die, right when I?
These negative feelings towards others are so strong they make me question the value of my own life.

Keep on dreaming, don't stop giving, fight those demons
I must hold onto my dreams and fight my inner demons.

Sell your soul, not your whole self
I must be willing to make sacrifices but not lose all sense of self in the process.

If they see you when you're sleeping, make them leave it, And I can't even see if it's all there anymore so?
I fear others witnessing me in vulnerable states and am uncertain about what remains of my true self.

Being me and only me, Feeling scared to breathe
The anxiety I experience makes it difficult for me to simply exist as myself.

If you leave me then I’ll be afraid of everything, That makes me anxious, gives me patience, calms me down
The thought of being alone creates a great sense of fear and ambivalence within me.

Lets me face this, let me sleep, and when I wake up, Let me breathe
Despite my struggles, I long to be able to face life, rest, and find inner peace upon awakening.

Writer(s): Nicholas Agamalis

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