Atlas
Battles
Struggling with Atlas? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Kitchen is the cook, whoa, ey, oh Scissors are the barbers, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh The chorus full of actors People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh Kitchen is the cook, whoa, ey, oh Scissors are the barbers, whoa, ey, oh Singer is a crook, whoa, ey, oh The chorus full of actors People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town People won't be people When they hear this sound That's been glowing in the dark at the edge of town People won't be people No, the people won't be people when they hear this sound Won't you show me what begins at the edge of town
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: TYONDAI BRAXTON, DAVID KONOPKA, JOHN D JR STANIER, IAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Atlas" is a song by the American rock band, Battles. The band was formed in 2002 and consists of members Ian Williams, John Stanier, and Dave Konopka, who are all well-known figures in the experimental rock genre.
|
ReleaseThe song was released on February 21, 2007, as the second track of their debut album "Mirrored".
|
Genre ClassificationThe song, like most of Battles's work, is generally classified as math rock and experimental rock due to their intricate and unconventional song structures.
|
Musical CharacteristicsThe song is recognized for its peculiar rhythm patterns and tempo shifts. It's also noted for the pitch-shifted vocals and unconventional song structures.
|
ReceptionUpon its release, "Atlas" was singled out for its unique sound and received widespread critical acclaim. It was named the best track of 2007 by music magazine NME.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Atlas" was directed by British graphic designer Timothy Saccenti. It features the band members playing their instruments in front of a white background, with the music's rhythm visually represented by changes in camera angles and lighting.
|
Live Performances"Atlas" has been a staple in Battles' live performances. Their performance on the Late Show with David Letterman particularly gained them notable attention.
|
AwardsThe album "Mirrored", which features "Atlas", was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize in 2007, highlighting its critical recognition.
|
RemixesThe song has been remixed by prominent electronic music producers like DJ Koze and Fennesz, which further extended its impact within the music industry.
|
Influence"Atlas" is often referenced by music critics and fans as a significant contribution to the math rock and experimental rock genres. Its innovative blending of rock instruments with electronic music production techniques marked Battles as trailblazers in the music industry.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Atlas Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/15270802/Battles/Atlas>.
Discuss the Atlas Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In