Young Atlantis
Lost Love in the Depths: A.C. Newman's Young Atlantis Tale
Lyrics
Way down in the land of twins,
Refers to a place called the land of twins.
We tell ourselves apart like this.
Describes the act of distinguishing oneself from others in the land of twins.
By clues we leave,
People in this place identify each other through clues they leave.
The things that breathe,
Refers to living things at the bottom of the sea, possibly as metaphorical elements.
Down at the bottom of the sea.
Describes the environment at the bottom of the sea.
We're on the wrong side of young Atlantis.
Suggests being in an unfavorable or challenging situation, comparable to the mythical Atlantis.
Fashioned out of rags and straw,
Describes the creation of something (possibly life or identity) from humble materials.
Tough love took you only so far.
Implies that tough love has its limitations.
Your face my shade,
Suggests a close connection between the speaker's face and the addressee's actions.
My soul your page,
Indicates a deep connection between the speaker's soul and the addressee's experiences.
You changed, you knew that I love you blue,
Expresses a change in the addressee and acknowledgment of the speaker's love for them when they were in a "blue" state.
And on the wrong side of young Atlantis.
Reiterates being in an unfavorable or challenging situation, reminiscent of Atlantis.
And I loved you blue,
Expresses love for the addressee when they were in a "blue" state.
Yes I loved you blue.
Repeats the statement of loving the addressee in a "blue" state.
Some treasure stripped,
Describes the removal of treasure from sunken ships, possibly metaphorical for lost opportunities or experiences.
From sunken ships,
Refers to the source of the treasure taken from sunken ships.
From brave who sailed and lost their shit,
Describes the fate of those who embarked on brave journeys but faced failure.
But not their way,they sail with me,
Suggests that despite losing material possessions, the individuals retain their direction in life.
They drive with me, they ride for free,
Emphasizes companionship and mutual support with those who share a similar fate.
And on the wrong side of young Atlantis.
Reiterates being in an unfavorable or challenging situation, reminiscent of Atlantis.
On the wrong side of young Atlantis.
Repeats the statement of being on the wrong side of young Atlantis.
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