Following the release of his sophomore record R∆ in 2011 and the WWW mixtap… Read Full Bio ↴Following the release of his sophomore record R∆ in 2011 and the WWW mixtape back in October, LA-based singer-songwriter and Boy Robot, Simon Curtis has been steadily putting together a #secretprojectrevolution of his own: Wrathschild, an electro-pop duo two years in the making formed with fellow talented singer-songwriter Ro “Wolfy” Danishei, who you might already know from her own solo debut, End Of The Rainbow.

While they’ve already popped up on several songs together in the past (including “Michelle” and “Wicked Baby”), the two have formally joined forces in 2014 with “Fall Into Love,” a soaring, anthemic power pop debut dedicated to that old school kinda love. Followed by the ode to LA, "Angeles" and a cover of Ariana Grande's smash hit, "Break Free".

Mars
Wrathschild Lyrics

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There is no atmosphere for us here
We're in a dark place and starting to disappear
(Starting to disappear)
The fire burnt down long ago
You can't make ashes into a pretty snow
(Into a pretty snow)

Try to hear your heart but the radio goes dark

So far away
Why are we letting our love drift into space?

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here
It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here
It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

You're so blue cause the world is red
But, baby, why be human when we could be green instead
Besides, we're so good in bed
Open up your eyes, this is paradise
When I die, Imma fly and this kingdom is ours to colonize
Planet of sin in the skies

Try to hear your heart but the radio goes dark
So far away
Why are we letting our love drift into space?

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here
It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here
It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

Run with me
Far away from the sun, with me
We could be the discovery
I'll lead the way
What a disaster
Might as well end it all
If this is my fucked up ever after
Then beam me up-p-p-p

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

It's like life on mars this life of ours
This life of ours, out here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wrathschild's song "Mars" convey a sense of isolation and discontentment in a relationship that seems to have lost its spark. The opening lines, "There is no atmosphere for us here / We're in a dark place and starting to disappear," paint a picture of an unfulfilling relationship devoid of emotional connection. The following lines, "The fire burnt down long ago / You can't make ashes into a pretty snow," suggest that no amount of effort can bring back the passion that has been lost.

The chorus, "It's like life on Mars this life of ours / This life of ours, out here," compares the alienation and despair of their relationship to the desolate, lonely planet of Mars. The singer seems disillusioned with life on Earth and longs for the excitement and adventure of space exploration. The lyrics, "Run with me / Far away from the sun, with me / We could be the discovery / I'll lead the way," express the desire for a fresh start and a new sense of purpose.

The final lines, "What a disaster / Might as well end it all / If this is my fucked up ever after / Then beam me up-p-p-p" suggest that the singer is considering ending the relationship, but also longs for a new beginning. Overall, the song conveys a sense of isolation and desperation, but also hints at the possibility of finding a new and better life.

Line by Line Meaning

There is no atmosphere for us here
We feel like we're in a place where nothing sustains our lives

We're in a dark place and starting to disappear
Our current situation is so bad that it's making us feel like we're slowly vanishing

The fire burnt down long ago
The passion we had for each other is long gone and we're left with nothing

You can't make ashes into a pretty snow
We can't bring back what we lost, no matter how hard we try

Try to hear your heart but the radio goes dark
We're trying to reconnect with our true feelings, but it seems like we've lost touch

Why are we letting our love drift into space?
We're wondering why we're allowing our love to slip away and fade into oblivion

You're so blue cause the world is red
You're sad because everything around us seems to be going wrong

But, baby, why be human when we could be green instead
We're suggesting that we could be different and unique, breaking free from societal norms

Besides, we're so good in bed
We're trying to find reasons to keep our relationship alive, highlighting one of our strengths

Open up your eyes, this is paradise
We're trying to find beauty in our current situation, hoping to rekindle our love

When I die, Imma fly and this kingdom is ours to colonize
We're talking about an afterlife where we can be free and rule our own world

Planet of sin in the skies
We're imagining a place where we can indulge in our desires without judgment

Run with me, Far away from the sun, with me
We're proposing an escape from our problems and reality, together

We could be the discovery
We could find something new and exciting in our journey together

I'll lead the way
We're taking charge, trying to make things work between us

What a disaster, Might as well end it all
We're feeling hopeless and considering giving up, ending our relationship

If this is my fucked up ever after, Then beam me up-p-p-p
We're expressing discontent with our current situation and suggesting that we'd rather escape, even if it seems unrealistic

It's like life on mars this life of ours
Our current situation feels so foreign, like we're living on a different planet

This life of ours, out here
Our relationship and struggles are very real and present

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