The Atomica Project is a union of downtempo beats and stunning female vocal… Read Full Bio ↴The Atomica Project is a union of downtempo beats and stunning female vocals, amplified by an organic warmth generally absent from electronic music. The project's website is http://www.theatomicaproject.com.

Devised by programmer/songwriter Wade Alin and vocalist Lauren Cheatham, The Atomica Project made waves in the chillout/electronic music community with their 2005 debut release, Metropolitan. Based heavily on Alin’s personal experiences in New York, Metropolitan illustrates a compelling story of loss, affliction, collapse and recovery. Fueled by heavy podcast rotation, enthusiastic reviews, and an extensive online following, Metropolitan was considered by many as one of the best independent releases of 2005.

The Atomica Project’s sophomore release, Grayscale, exhibits a more heavily orchestrated, lavish sound that further incorporates organic instrumentation and exemplifies the emotional impact of Lauren Cheatham's delivery. Following the release of Grayscale, the band continued to build their momentum, taking advantage of new formats (USB drive/download) to release two EP's: The 1st In A Series Of Dramatic Events and Overseas. Both EP's were released independently via their own online store/label (www.flagrantrecords.com) and accompanied by tours of the Midwest and East Coast including headlining shows in Chicago, Boston, and New York, as well as an appearance at the 2009 Forward Music Festival.

Throughout the bands travels it was widely assumed that Wade and Lauren were intimate. This misperception inspired the title of their third full-length album, The Non-Affair. Musically, the band elaborates on their previous work with more venturous arrangements and stylistic flirtations with everything from the 1940's to the modern shoe-gaze genre. Lyrically, the songs push further into the intimate spaces of relationships, identity, and change.

Always current and comfortable with the reality of a collapsed music business, The Atomica Project has teamed up with the creative funding site, kickstarter.com. The entire manufacturing process has been fully funded by fans and supporters of the band.

The Non-Affair is available on CD, digital download, and a 1 gigabyte USB drive since February 26, 2010.

Gravity
The Atomica Project Lyrics

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I was hurt
I was down
I was struggling
And I tried to warn you
To let me recover
On your own
You detailed how to save me
I said get away from me

But you would defend me
Look what it's done to you
We all saw this coming
Coming right after you
You just failed to see the gravity

I tried to protect you
But look what it's done to you
We all saw this coming
But we both failed to see the gravity

I will stay in your arms for the aftermath
And I try to want you
To let you be close to me
But the hurt, the assault was so shattering
I see you as threatening
But you would defend me
Look what it's done to you
We all saw this coming
Coming right after you
You just failed to see the gravity
I tried to protect you
But look what it's done to you
We all saw this coming
But we both failed to see the gravity

Look what it's done to you
We all saw this coming
Coming right after you
You just failed to see the gravity

I tried to protect you
But look what it's done to you

We all saw this coming
But we both failed to see the gravity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Atomica Project's song "Gravity" tell a story of a doomed relationship. The singer in the song was hurt, struggling, and tried to warn their partner to give them space to recover on their own. However, the partner insisted on "detailing how to save" the singer, and eventually defended them despite the singer's protests. As a result, the situation backfired, and "we all saw this coming." Despite the warning signs, both the singer and their partner "failed to see the gravity" of the situation.

The second verse takes a more introspective turn, with the singer acknowledging that they also tried to protect their partner. However, they recognize that their attempts at protection ultimately harmed their partner, and they both failed to see the gravity of the situation. The last lines of the song suggest that even though the relationship has failed, the singer is still willing to stay in their partner's arms for the aftermath.

Overall, "Gravity" is a haunting meditation on the dangers of trying to save someone who doesn't want to be saved. By ignoring warning signs and trying to forcefully intervene in someone's life, we risk harming not only ourselves but the people we care about.

Line by Line Meaning

I was hurt
I was in pain

I was down
I was feeling low

I was struggling
I was going through a difficult time

And I tried to warn you
I attempted to caution you

To let me recover
To permit me to heal

On your own
Without your help

You detailed how to save me
You explained how to rescue me

I said get away from me
I told you to leave me alone

But you would defend me
You still fought for me

Look what it's done to you
See how it has affected you

We all saw this coming
We all knew this would happen