Stand Atlantic gained prominence in the Australian music scene with the release of their demo EPs, Catalyst (2013) and A Place Apart (2015). The band signed with Rude Records in 2017 and released the single "Coffee at Midnight", which landed them positive reviews. They released an EP, Sidewinder, in September 2017. After signing with Hopeless Records in September 2018, the band released their debut album Skinny Dipping in October 2018. Their second album, Pink Elephant, was released on 7 August 2020. Their third album, F.E.A.R., was released on 6 May 2022.
Jurassic Park
Stand Atlantic Lyrics
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(Dancing with ghosts in your gar-)
Wiped out on the kitchen floor
Comets killing dinosaurs
Heavy sunken eyes, seen it all
You're not fucking wise anymore
Head fueling your army south
Feeling compromised, seen it all
Don't wanna see you hide anymore
Been here before
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
Lost dinosaur
(Dancing with ghosts)
We're dressing skeletons, oh
Like a funeral home, wrapped in your basement below
Dancing with ghosts in your garden
And I'll never know, who you do it for
Lost dinosaur
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
(Vomit in apologies)
Not serving them honestly
Break your fingertips, starting wars
You couldn't get a grip, so you die a little more
Been here before
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
Lost dinosaur
We're dressing skeletons, oh
Like a funeral home wrapped in your basement below
Dancing with ghosts in your garden
And I'll never know, who you do it for
Lost dinosaur
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We're dressing skeletons, oh
Like a funeral home, wrapped in your basement below
Dancing with ghosts in your garden
And I'll never know, who you do it for
Lost dinosaur
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
The lyrics of Stand Atlantic's song "Jurassic Park" depict a desolate and haunting atmosphere that speaks to the themes of loneliness, loss, and regret. The opening lines "dancing with ghosts in your garden" establish a metaphorical image of the singer's subject as someone who has lost touch with the people around them and instead finds solace in their own spiritual comforts. The following lines of "wiped out on the kitchen floor, comets killing dinosaurs" paint a vivid picture of the emotional devastation left behind by a great loss, leaving the subject feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around them.
The lyrics continue to describe the subject's struggle with addiction and their attempts to cope with their pain through substance abuse, with lines such as "candy in your cottonmouth" and "vomit in apologies." The repetition of the phrase "dancing with ghosts in your garden" throughout the song emphasizes the subject's sense of detachment and disconnection from reality, and the line "we're dressing skeletons like a funeral home" highlights their inability to let go of the past.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jurassic Park" tell a powerful story of loss, addiction, and emotional isolation, painting a bleak picture of a person struggling to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Wiped out on the kitchen floor
Exhausted and defeated, possibly due to drug or alcohol use
Comets killing dinosaurs
Referencing the extinction of dinosaurs, perhaps as a metaphor for being unable to adapt to change
Heavy sunken eyes, seen it all
Tired and experienced, having witnessed and gone through a lot
You're not fucking wise anymore
Addressing someone who used to be knowledgeable or experienced but has since lost that wisdom
Head fueling your army south
The artist is acknowledging that someone is on a self-destructive path or making a bad decision
Candy in your cottonmouth
Possibly a reference to drug use or addiction
Feeling compromised, seen it all
Feeling vulnerable or exposed, possibly due to past experiences
Don't wanna see you hide anymore
The artist is encouraging someone to be more open and honest
Been here before
Recognizing that the situation being described is not new
(Dancing with ghosts in your garden)
A repeated phrase that could refer to being haunted by past experiences or relationships
Lost dinosaur
Possibly feeling out of place or disconnected from the world
We're dressing skeletons, oh
Metaphor for trying to cover up past mistakes or problems
Like a funeral home, wrapped in your basement below
Continuing the metaphor of hiding past mistakes or issues
And I'll never know, who you do it for
The singer is acknowledging that they don't understand the motivations behind someone's actions
(Vomit in apologies)
Possibly referencing the act of apologizing for one's behavior
Not serving them honestly
The apologies are insincere or not genuine
Break your fingertips, starting wars
Possibly referencing self-destructive behavior or creating problems for oneself
You couldn't get a grip, so you die a little more
Continuing the idea of self-destructive behavior and the toll it takes on someone
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
A repeated musical phrase that adds emphasis to the lyrics
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Bonnie Fraser, Stevie Knight
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Jeromy Lyon
This band never ceases to amaze me. Bonnie KILLS the lyrics. She has that angst still...
The Aeromarine
I've never heard of this band before.
... but this song is really, really good.
ImLucky7en
Gotta check out Skinny Dipping and Hate Me (Sometimes), those will get stuck in your head for at least a week trust me
Kuru Kuru
Me neither. But I think I'm gonna become a fan soon.
OnyxSkiesXIX
Look up Toothpick. It is incredible.
Steph K
Damn! Check out their album Skinny Dipping!! It's 👌👌👌
Harleigh19
You need to go listen to everything rn, they are incredible.
kushteh88
The most upbeat song about chronic mental illness I've ever heard, love it
Dennis Reynolds
I love how they’re trying out some different sounds but the songs are still as good as ever!
Brendon Prescott
As a person whose childhood was spent obsessing over dinosaurs, this is amazing. Still love them. And also love Bonnie’s voice