Since its inception, Traverser has consistently and relentlessly gained the respect of concert goers and fellow musicians in Central Florida, challenging audiences with engaging live performances and creative presentation. Traverser has been featured at WJRR's Earthday Birthday, Florida Music Festival, Hard Rock Live, House Of Blues, and several special events for EA Games Tiburon video game design studio.
In late 2009 Traverser announced the addition of former 7 Blue Skies guitarist Jon Shaffer as a permanent member of the band. Now as a four piece project, expectations are high, and Traverser has every intent to deliver.
Crushing and epic at one moment, eerily sweet and liquid the next, Traverser stands poised to prove that thoughtful people will support and understand thoughtful music, and that current musical trends and formulas stand only to be disassembled.
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Atlas
Traverser Lyrics
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I've been treading water
I have watched the distance take my place
I have told you lies
Words I can't remember
Swept beneath the truth along the way
After all, where are we
One slip of the compass
And we are lost
Carry on this way
A stranger in a stranger home
Tired is all I can afford
Question why we
How can I remember what we find
What defines the prize and what we know
After all, where are we
Do we know any better
One slip of the compass
And we are lost
Travel the night in circles
Into the waters occupied
Edge of the earth
Send me away if I...
Too far away
Do we know any better
After all, where are we
Do we know any better
One slip
One slip of the compass
And we are lost
The lyrics of Traverser's song Atlas speak of a person who has made mistakes, lied and struggled to keep up with life. The lines 'I have made mistakes, I've been treading water' convey a sense of someone who is lost and just barely keeping their head ever so slightly above the water despite some questionable actions. The phrase 'One slip of the compass and we are lost' brings forth this notion that one wrong turn or decision sets you back where you have to start all over again. The song also touches on the idea of moving forward but ultimately being unsure of where life is taking you, with lines like 'Carry on this way, a stranger in a stranger home' depicting feelings of being lost and not belonging.
The lyrics delve into the idea of questioning one's existence and purpose, with lines like 'Question why we, how can I remember what we find' suggesting confusion about what we are looking for or what we want to accomplish. The lines 'Travel the night in circles, into the waters occupied' speak of going around in circles without really making any progress, and 'Edge of the earth, send me away if I...' leaves the listener to wonder what the person is seeking to escape from or trying to find beyond the borders of their world.
Line by Line Meaning
I have made mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made errors in judgement or action
I've been treading water
I have been stagnant, making no progress and staying afloat without moving forward
I have watched the distance take my place
I have observed how time and distance has separate me from someone or something that I regret losing
I have told you lies
I have not been truthful in my communication with others
Words I can't remember
There have been instances where I cannot recall what I have said, leading to uncertainty or potential for misinterpretation
Swept beneath the truth along the way
My dishonesty or inability to remember has led to the truth being concealed or ignored
After all, where are we
In light of everything that has happened, what is our current situation or location?
Do we know any better
Is there any improvement in our knowledge, understanding or experience?
One slip of the compass
A single mistake or miscalculation in navigating direction can lead to being lost
And we are lost
The consequence of an error in judgement is being left directionless and uncertain
Carry on this way
Continue forward in this path or state
A stranger in a stranger home
Feeling disconnected and unfamiliar in a place that should be familiar or comfortable
Tired is all I can afford
Exhaustion is the only result I can achieve, given my current limitations or circumstances
Question why we
Expressing doubt or confusion as to why we are going through these circumstances or why certain choices were made
How can I remember what we find
It may be difficult to remember or fully understand the significance of what we discover
What defines the prize and what we know
What constitutes success or reward, and how does what we know measure up in this?
Travel the night in circles
Continuously moving forward but not making progress or getting closer to one's destination
Into the waters occupied
Venturing into unknown, potentially occupied territory
Edge of the earth
The outer limit of where one can go or explore
Send me away if I...
If I do something that is unacceptable or not in line with expectations, please tell me to leave
Too far away
The distance between people or situations is insurmountable, leading to separation or detachment
Writer(s): Traverser
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.