Atlas
Shannon Saunders Lyrics


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When you think no one is watching
I'm watching only you
When you feel no one listening
I hear through the noise to hear you
If you're looking for the demons
To play while with your own
Then you should look no further
Here with me you'll never have to be alone

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
Do you feel how I'm feeling
My cup is half empty
You can crush all the parts
And break them in half for me
Stop the words on my tongue
From cutting my mouth to pieces
Cover your eyes
Because I don't know what this is

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you




I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atlas by Shannon Saunders suggests a story of unrequited love. The song opens with the singer declaring her undivided attention for someone even when they think no one is watching or listening. The lyrics go on to imply that the person the singer is interested in is unaware of their feelings. The singer describes every detail about the person, from the movement of their shoulder blades to the expression on their face when they lose hope.


The chorus goes on to describe the singer's desire to get away from the situation to a place where they won't feel the pain of unrequited love anymore. The tone in this part of the song seems to be one of both sadness and resolution, as the singer understands that the person they love cannot reciprocate their feelings. The chorus ends with the singer saying that they can see the object of their affection, but the person does not see them.


Overall, the lyrics of Atlas are poignant and beautifully crafted. The song tells a story of love and heartbreak, showing how powerful emotions can be even when they are unrequited.


Line by Line Meaning

When you think no one is watching
I am observing you even when you believe that you are alone


I'm watching only you
My focus is entirely on you


When you feel no one listening
Despite all the noise around you, I am paying attention to your words


I hear through the noise to hear you
I am listening to you with my undivided attention even amidst distractions


If you're looking for the demons
If you are seeking out troubles or difficulties


To play while with your own
To have as a source of company, almost as a game that you play


Then you should look no further
You need not search, for I am here


Here with me you'll never have to be alone
By being with me, you will never feel isolated


From the atlas
Referring to the mythical figure Atlas, who carries the weight of the heavens on his shoulders


Take me far
Take me away to a distanced place


Leave me reckless
Allow me to abandon all caution and live freely


Off the map
Go to a place beyond any previously explored territory


Turn the paper
Reset the figurative map or plan


Don't bring me back
Do not return me to my prior existence


My eyes see you
I am watching you


I see you but you don't see me
I am observing you, but you are unaware of my attention


Do you feel how I'm feeling
Are you experiencing the same emotions as me


My cup is half empty
I am feeling unfulfilled or lacking in some way


You can crush all the parts
You have the ability to break apart or damage all of me


And break them in half for me
You can shatter me, treating me as if I am disposable


Stop the words on my tongue
Halt my words before they cause harm


From cutting my mouth to pieces
Prevent my own words from hurting me


Cover your eyes
Shield yourself from whatever uncertain or unpleasant thing might happen next


Because I don't know what this is
I am uncertain or confused about what is happening


Your shoulder blades
The bones protruding from your back


Your eyes ablaze
Your eyes burning brightly or with great intensity


The way you throw your head back
The manner in which you tilt your head back, often as a sign of joy or exaltation


When you're losing faith
During moments when you're feeling disheartened or discouraged


But finding hope
When you're simultaneously discovering or rediscovering your sense of optimism


It lights your face
Your face becomes illuminated with joy or positivity


That helps me cope
Your happiness is a source of comfort for me


Through all of this without a kiss
Despite all of these emotions and connections, there has been no physical display of affection between us


And I get through all of this without a kiss
I am managing to navigate these feelings without that physical symbol of love




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E_Letter

When you think no one is watching
I'm watching only you
When you feel no one listening
I hear through the noise to hear you
If you're looking for the demons
To play while with your own
Then you should look no further
Here with me you'll never have to be alone

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
Do you feel how I'm feeling
My cup is half empty
You can crush all the parts
And break them in half for me
Stop the words on my tongue
From cutting my mouth to pieces
Cover your eyes
Because I don't know what this is

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
(You don't see me)
(You don't see me)



lola c'est moi!

Quand vous pensez que personne ne regarde
Je regarde seulement vous
Quand vous vous sentez que personne n'écoute
J'entends à travers le bruit de vous entendre
Si vous cherchez les démons
Pour jouer tout avec votre propre
Ensuite, il ne faudra pas de regarder plus loin
Ici avec moi, vous ne devrez jamais être seul

Vos omoplates
Vos yeux feu
La façon dont vous jetez votre tête en arrière
Quand vous perdez la foi
Mais trouver l'espoir
Il éclaire votre visage
Cela m'aide à faire face
Grâce à tout cela sans un bisou
Et je reçois à travers tout cela sans un bisou

De l'Atlas
Emmène-moi loin
Laissez-moi imprudente
De la carte
Retournez le papier
Ne pas me ramener

Mes yeux vous voient
Je vous vois, mais vous ne me voyez pas
(X4)

Vous sentez-vous comment je me sens
Ma tasse est à moitié vide
Vous pouvez écraser toutes les parties
Et les casser en deux pour moi
Arrêtez les mots sur ma langue
De couper ma bouche en morceaux
Couvrez vos yeux
Parce que je ne sais pas ce que c'est

Vos omoplates
Vos yeux feu
La façon dont vous jetez votre tête en arrière
Lorsque vous perdez la foi
Mais trouver l'espoir
Il éclaire votre visage
Cela me aide à faire face
Grâce à tout cela sans un bisou
Et je reçois à travers tout cela sans un bisou

De l'Atlas
Emmène-moi loin
Laissez-moi imprudente
De la carte
Retournez le papier
Ne pas me ramener

Mes yeux vous voient
Je vous vois, mais vous ne me voyez pas
(X4)

Vous ne me (X2) voyez pas



All comments from YouTube:

Hannah Oetken

"I see you but you don't see me" explains fangirls life 100% wow

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Hannah Oetken ...yeah....

Yasmine Raji

True 😭😂

Try Somonyka

So true 😢

KimmyWebb_ OHIO

so very true

kookie monster

Hannah Oetken yess when I want my kpop idol's to notice me

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Teddy tyra

I've known this song for years and I'm now revisiting it and still hits me hard 😔

Black Swan

I love how I always accidentally come back to old songs I’ve already forgotten, but still have a special connection or memory to…

_.MxtantGems._

"My eyes see you, I see you but you don't see" To anyone I ever liked😓

E_Letter

When you think no one is watching
I'm watching only you
When you feel no one listening
I hear through the noise to hear you
If you're looking for the demons
To play while with your own
Then you should look no further
Here with me you'll never have to be alone

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
Do you feel how I'm feeling
My cup is half empty
You can crush all the parts
And break them in half for me
Stop the words on my tongue
From cutting my mouth to pieces
Cover your eyes
Because I don't know what this is

Your shoulder blades
Your eyes ablaze
The way you throw your head back
When you're losing faith
But finding hope
It lights your face
That helps me cope
Through all of this without a kiss
And I get through all of this without a kiss

From the atlas
Take me far
Leave me reckless
Off the map
Turn the paper
Don't bring me back
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
My eyes see you
I see you but you don't see me
(You don't see me)
(You don't see me)

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