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Swedish House Mafia and Others Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Atom" by Swedish House Mafia and Others describe the struggle to escape the chaos and pressures of city life. The lines "Solitary motion in the wake of an avalanche" and "Deer in the headlights there goes a weaker one" suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed and isolated in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The line "Oh living for the city and it's always troubling" further emphasizes the difficulties inherent in trying to succeed in such a competitive place.
However, the singer seems to recognize that running away from the city will not solve the problem - "And you run from it then now you can't escape 'Cause it's all you see." Rather than trying to escape, the singer seems to be searching for a way to cope with the pressures and find some sort of inner peace. The closing lines, "We're just tamer animals" suggest that although humans may be more advanced and sophisticated than other creatures, they are ultimately subject to the same basic instincts and drives.
Overall, the lyrics of "Atom" are a thoughtful meditation on the challenges of modern urban life and the struggle to find meaning and fulfillment in a world that can sometimes seem overwhelming and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
Solitary motion in the wake of an avalanche
Moving alone amidst the aftermath of a catastrophic event
Deer in the headlights there goes a weaker one
An easy victim caught off-guard and exposed
He's listenin' in the fast gaze
A heightened awareness in a state of urgency
I don't care now to see the way
Lack of concern for direction or purpose
Do you hear the silence? I was far too late
Noticing the absence of noise after it's too late
Oh living for the city and it's always troubling
Struggling in the chaotic urban environment
To keep it in the hot lane I don't care about no scenery
Focusing solely on fast-paced success, disregarding surroundings
And you run from it then now you can't escape 'Cause it's all you see
Trying to avoid something, only to realize it's unavoidable
But we're all just an end to a simple thing
Reducing the complexity of existence to a basic conclusion
And it's all you see and it's all you see
Perceiving only one perspective or reality
We're just tamer animals
Simply domesticated creatures beholden to our instincts
Solitary motion in the wake of an avalanche
Moving alone amidst the aftermath of a catastrophic event
We took a hit then trying to see if you hold it in
Enduring a blow and attempting to withstand it
And you run from it then now you can't escape 'Cause it's all you see
Trying to avoid something, only to realize it's unavoidable
But we're all just an end to a simple thing
Reducing the complexity of existence to a basic conclusion
And it's all you see and it's all you see
Perceiving only one perspective or reality
We're just tamer animals
Simply domesticated creatures beholden to our instincts
We're just tamer animals
Simply domesticated creatures beholden to our instincts
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jesse Tabish, Jonathon Mooney, Joshua Onstott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emilioster
Love This Song Of SHM!
@thechild751
is this on spotify ?
@thechild751
@Céline C i meant the mix ☹
@DJWixel
@The Child it is❤
@samsungstabs5736
Si esta solo que no anda disponible en algunos territorios