Atmosphere
Y La Bamba Lyrics


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This comes as it goes
I'm encouraged to stay right here

And I've been waiting
There's no waiting anymore
In this atmosphere

Eternal song and quivering voice
My fickle body in wandering shores

Been in communion with the future
Of our children who are growing older

Many memories
From our many lives
Battlefields and triumph in our hearts
Written prophecies and pyramids made of gold
The color blue everywhere
Ready to watch us all,
Swallow all the light, that's bound to home,

That's bound to home in this world
In our days are meant to stay in dreams
And pray for everyone when we're alone

Eternal song (eternal song), eternal bodies
My fickle body in wandering shores
(My fickle body)
Been in communion with the future of our children (with the future)
Who are growing old (who are growing old)

Eternal song (eternal song), eternal voice,
My fickle body in wandering shores (fickle body)
(My fickle body)




And our days are meant to stay in dreams
And pray for everyone when we're alone

Overall Meaning

The song Atmosphere by Y La Bamba is a beautiful ode to the power of existence, the future, and togetherness. The opening lines, "This comes as it goes, I'm encouraged to stay right here," suggest a sense of complacency and a reluctance to move on from the present moment. The singer has waited for something, but there's no waiting anymore. The atmosphere here is eternal, and the song captures a sense of awe and wonder, as well as a certain amount of fear about what's to come.


The lyrics go on to describe memories, battlefields, prophecies, and pyramids made of gold, all of which hint at a deep sense of history and a connection to the past. Even as the song embraces the future, it acknowledges that the present is shaped by the past. The color blue is everywhere, which may symbolize the heavens or the unknown future. The song suggests we're all bound to something, whether it's home or something else, and that our days are meant to stay in dreams. The song ends with the repetition of the refrain, "eternal song, eternal bodies," which reemphasizes the theme of transcending mortality and being part of something greater than just ourselves.


Overall, the song Atmosphere provides a rich and complex meditation on existence, the past, and the future, capturing a sense of wonder and awe at the universe we inhabit. The song suggests that even as we face an uncertain future, we are all connected to something much larger than ourselves, and that our lives are part of an eternal cycle.


Line by Line Meaning

This comes as it goes
The cyclical nature of life reminds me to stay present in this moment.


I'm encouraged to stay right here
I feel empowered to fully embrace my current reality and not wish for something different.


And I've been waiting
I have been eagerly anticipating something for a while.


There's no waiting anymore
I no longer have to wait because what I've been waiting for is here.


In this atmosphere
This current environment or situation feels transformative and significant.


Eternal song and quivering voice
The timeless beauty of music contrasts with the vulnerability of human emotion.


My fickle body in wandering shores
My physical existence is transient and constantly seeking new experiences.


Been in communion with the future
I have connected with the potential and possibilities of what is to come.


Of our children who are growing older
The next generation is maturing and bringing new energy to the world.


Many memories
We carry the weight of our past experiences and the impact they've had on us.


From our many lives
Our personal histories are comprised of multiple narratives and perspectives.


Battlefields and triumph in our hearts
We hold onto both the struggles and successes that have shaped us.


Written prophecies and pyramids made of gold
There are deeply ingrained cultural and societal traditions that influence us.


The color blue everywhere
A pervasive sense of yearning or longing permeates our surroundings.


Ready to watch us all,
The universe seems to be waiting and observing us.


Swallow all the light, that's bound to home,
There is a sense of danger or uncertainty lurking around the edges of our existence.


That's bound to home in this world
The unknown feels closer to us than ever.


In our days are meant to stay in dreams
We find comfort and solace in our imagination and subconscious.


And pray for everyone when we're alone
We feel a deep compassion for others, even when we're disconnected from them.




Writer(s): Luz Elena Mendoza

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Comments from YouTube:

@theonegift

Doooood. Seriously a great song

@nazty302

ICONIC

@ninobrown3606

Welcome to the comment party! So far its only 4 of us which is quite disappointing considering how great this band is!

@angelicamariagonzalezmarti1691

💜✨

@ninobrown3606

Genio, no?

@ninobrown3606

How are there no comments on here?!

@alxpolal

Nino Brown ikr such an amazing record. Love this song in particular.

@ninobrown3606

@@alxpolal For sure. Have you seen the rest of the videos in the OPB Music library that Y La Bamba has done?

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