Atlanta
Ron Pope Lyrics

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You have watched the storm clouds roll
Past the lighthouse and the shore
Beyond the breakers they do go
Where they'll end up I don't know
And when this weather finally breaks
I wanna feel the sun upon my face
Although many things will change
That is one which stays the same

And all the tears I've cried
If I can make it there, I'll see you on the other side
All I never learned
'Cause on the thousand miles from Atlanta
Beneath a thousand pounds of hurt

In this desert where I sleep
You wait for rain like it's make believe
Where I'm from, the earth she bleeds
Dark red clay beneath my feet
And if I'm forced to travel on
And end up further from my home
To live forever here alone
Well I don't think I'll last this long

And all the tears I've cried
If I can make it there, I'll see you on the other side
And all I never learned
'Cause on the thousand miles from Atlanta
Beneath a thousand pounds of hurt

Seems this road just does not end
And I am dead to all my friends
If I could compromise or bend
Perhaps I might be born again
And as I wait for shooting stars
On a night that's painful dark
I fall asleep in moving cars
When I wake up I won't care where we are

And all the tears I've cried
If I can make it there, I'll see you on the other side
And all I never learned

'Cause on the thousand miles from Atlanta
Beneath a thousand pounds of hurt

Overall Meaning

The song "Atlanta" by Ron Pope is a poignant and emotional reflection on the struggle of leaving behind a familiar place and embarking on a journey into the unknown. The lyrics justly capture the weariness of the singer as he watches the storm clouds roll past the shoreline and beyond the breakers, unsure of where they are headed.

The lines "And if I'm forced to travel on / And end up further from my home / To live forever here alone / Well I don't think I'll last this long" perfectly capture the longing for roots and connection that many feel when they leave their homes. The singer is clearly struggling with the journey and the changes it is bringing, and is struggling with the prospect of being lost and alone forever.

The final verse, with its reference to waiting for shooting stars, speaks to the need for hope and faith in the face of uncertainty. The journey may be long, but the singer knows that he must keep moving forward and embracing the unknown, even if it means leaving behind everything he knows and loves.

Line by Line Meaning

You have watched the storm clouds roll
You have witnessed the tumultuous changes in life

Past the lighthouse and the shore
Through the turbulence, difficulties and distress in life

Beyond the breakers they do go
Challenges and problems we face in life seems never-ending

Where they'll end up I don't know
The outcome of our struggles in life remains unpredictable

And when this weather finally breaks
And when the storm has passed

I wanna feel the sun upon my face
I long for the good times in life

Although many things will change
Despite the changes that happen in life

That is one which stays the same
There are some things that never change in life

And all the tears I've cried
All the pain and suffering I’ve experienced

If I can make it there, I'll see you on the other side
If I can overcome my struggles in life, I will meet you at the end

All I never learned
The lessons I never got to understand in life

'Cause on the thousand miles from Atlanta
On my journey, thousands of miles away from Atlanta

Beneath a thousand pounds of hurt
Under the immense pain and emotional burden I carry along the way

In this desert where I sleep
In the emptiness and loneliness of life

You wait for rain like it's make believe
Hopeful of a new beginning, as if it's a false hope

Where I'm from, the earth she bleeds
Where I come from, life is harsh and difficult

Dark red clay beneath my feet
The harsh and unforgiving reality of life where I stand

And if I'm forced to travel on
If circumstances demand that I must leave my comfort zone

And end up further from my home
And end up feeling more displaced and more homesick

To live forever here alone
To lead a lonely existence with no permanent place to call home

Well I don't think I'll last this long
I doubt if I can survive such an existence for long

Seems this road just does not end
It seems that the journey of life is never-ending

And I am dead to all my friends
I have lost touch with the people who once mattered to me

If I could compromise or bend
If I could reach a compromise or adjust my stance

Perhaps I might be born again
Maybe I can start my life anew

And as I wait for shooting stars
As I wait for good fortune and opportunities

On a night that's painful dark
In the darkest moments that life offers

I fall asleep in moving cars
I find solace in fleeting moments of peace

When I wake up I won't care where we are
When I wake up, I will not care about my present location or situation

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Ron Pope is the most amazing singer, both on record and live. His voice is so soothing and relaxing. I met him this year when he toured in the UK, he's also really nice and actually has conversations with the audience (although I get arenas would be a bit hard to do that) was the best birthday present ever. Jeez I love him!