Atrophy
The Antlers * Track #4 On Hospice
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Atrophy by The Antlers
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Atrophy: a reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury, or lack of use.
In this song, the narrator describes how his lover’s toxic and abusive behavior has infected his decision-making, his unrequited love, and his overall perception of their relationship.
Atrophy Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You've been living a while in the front of my skull making orders
You've been writing me rules, shrinking maps and redrawing borders
I've been repeating your speeches, but the audience just doesn't follow
Because I'm leaving out words, punctuation, and it sounds pretty hollow
I've been living in bed because now you tell me to sleep
I've been hiding my voice and my face, and you decide when I eat
In your dreams I'm a criminal, horrible, sleeping around
While you're awake, I'm impossible, constantly letting you down
[Verse 2]
Little porcelain figurines, glass bullets you shoot at the wall
Threats of castration for crimes you imagine when I miss your call
With the bite of the teeth of that ring on my finger, I'm bound to your bedside, your eulogy singer
I'd happily take all those bullets inside you and put them inside of myself
[Outro]
Someone, oh anyone, tell me how to stop this
She's screaming, expiring, and I'm her only witness
I'm freezing, infected, and rigid in that room inside her
No one's gonna come as long as I lay still in bed beside her
Atrophy Q&A
Who wrote Atrophy's ?
Atrophy was written by Peter Silberman.
Who produced Atrophy's ?
Atrophy was produced by The Antlers.
When did The Antlers release Atrophy?
The Antlers released Atrophy on Mon Mar 23 2009.