Atrophy
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics


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Don't tell me that this is your last chance to change
'Cause if you do, then you would be telling a lie but

I warned you, what could happen if you should decide
To live your life from nine to five
And I mourn you for the detail that is left unsaid
Is a reminder of the time you bled
Return to days when you knew
You still you felt alive
Reveal the way you felt
When you could look inside

They sold you everything you need to fix you up
And you feel good now but you can't wake up
They found a way to reassure you
(That everything would be okay)
Reach out today now I implore you to remember who you are

Return to days when you knew
You still you felt alive
Reveal the way you felt
When you could look inside

So you felt it but you don't know
Why you can't explain at all?
Why you felt it? 'Cause you don't know
No, you don't know

Break the walls between building atrophy
Causing all your problems to recede

Break the walls between
(Break the walls between)
Causing all your pain
(Causing all your pain)
You'll never learn

Return to days when you knew
You still felt alive
Reveal the way you felt
When you could look inside

Take back the beat in your heart
Why fight when you can't be bought
Take back the beat in your heart
Why fight when you can't be bought

Take back the beat in your heart
Why fight when you can't be bought




Take back the beat in your heart
Why fight when you can't be bought

Overall Meaning

The lyrics are a call to action for the listener to reject the idea of a monotonous and unfulfilling nine-to-five life. The singer warns that if you fall into this lifestyle, you will be left with regret and a feeling of atrophy, or a lack of growth or development. The lyrics push for the importance of self-discovery, encouraging listeners to remember who they are and break down the walls that prevent personal growth. The lyrics also criticize big corporations for selling the idea that material possessions can bring happiness, and warns against falling into the trap of becoming complacent and unable to wake up from the illusion being perpetuated.


The chorus is a plea to "return to days when you knew you still felt alive" and to "reveal the way you felt when you could look inside." These lines emphasize the importance of self-awareness and introspection in leading a fulfilling life. The bridge encourages listeners to "break the walls between building atrophy" and "causing all your pain," which further emphasizes the need to shatter barriers and overcome obstacles that prevent personal growth.


Overall, "Atrophy" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of complacency and a call to action for the listener to reject societal expectations and instead focus on self-discovery and personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't tell me that this is your last chance to change
I don't want to hear false promises of change.


'Cause if you do, then you would be telling a lie but
This statement would be dishonest.


I warned you, what could happen if you should decide
I gave you a fair warning of the potential consequences.


To live your life from nine to five
To live a monotonous and unfulfilling life.


And I mourn you for the detail that is left unsaid
I regret not saying everything that needed to be said.


Is a reminder of the time you bled
It represents the pain and struggle you went through.


Return to days when you knew
Go back to the times when you had a clear sense of self.


You still you felt alive
When you felt truly alive.


Reveal the way you felt
Share your emotions and inner thoughts.


When you could look inside
When you had introspection and self-awareness.


They sold you everything you need to fix you up
They convinced you that you needed external solutions to your problems.


And you feel good now but you can't wake up
You are content with superficial progress, but fail to address deeper issues.


They found a way to reassure you
They provided false comfort and security.


(That everything would be okay)
(When in reality, it might not be.)


Reach out today now I implore you to remember who you are
I urge you to rediscover your true self.


So you felt it but you don't know
You experienced a feeling, but can't explain it.


Why you can't explain at all?
You are unable to articulate your feelings.


Why you felt it? 'Cause you don't know
You don't know why you experienced that feeling.


Break the walls between building atrophy
Dismantle the barriers that cause mental and emotional decay.


Causing all your problems to recede
Leading to the resolution of the underlying issues.


You'll never learn
If you don't address the root cause of your problems, you won't make progress.


Take back the beat in your heart
Take control of your life and emotions.


Why fight when you can't be bought
Don't compromise your values or true self for external validation or rewards.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE WINTER

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