"Atlas"

Album Art.

**"Atlas"** is a song by the American rock band Coheed and Cambria. It is the sixth track and first single on their 2015 album *The Color Before the Sun*. A demo version of the song was released on *The Color Before the Sun* (Big Beige / 4th Street Demos) album and on the *The Color Before the Sun*: Deconstructed album.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

We carried on, unnoticed

Thinking that all dreams were ours for the taking

And out of that, we found ourselves back at the start of it all

So scarred and incomplete

Only now, I've come to this moment in my life

Fitting pieces to a puzzle with no regrets

But if I had just one chance left

I'd hold on to her close, with what little confidence I have

And make no mistakes, as your life's surely about to change

For the better half

Now, on your marks, get set, clock starts to count

'Cause boy, everything's about to go down

**[Chorus]**

So sleep tight, little Atlas

'Cause when your daddy goes off, just you know

That you're the weight of his anchor

The love that is guiding him home

The love that's guiding him home

**[Verse 2]**

Oh, I've had my share of leaving this retreat

But never did it once feel anything like you, you see

And if there's one good thing that comes from my away

It's that you won't be anything like me

Oh, and so better for it, you will be

**[Chorus]**

So sleep tight, little Atlas

'Cause when your daddy goes off, just you know

That you're the weight of his anchor

The love that is guiding him home

The love that's guiding him home

The love that's guiding him home

The love that's guiding him home

The love that's guiding him home

**[Bridge]**

So sleep tight, little Atlas

'Cause when your daddy goes off, just you know

That you're the weight of his anchor

The love that is guiding him home

**[Chorus]**

So sleep tight, little Atlas

'Cause when your daddy goes off

'Cause when your daddy goes off

That you're the weight of his anchor

The love that is guiding him home

**[Outro]**

There's no running away from what's been done, here

Will you sink with the ship, or will you burn it down?

Now, give us the man that you've been hiding

'Cause this is your, this is your life, this is your life, now

There's no running away from what's been done, here

Will you sink with the ship, or will you burn it down?

Now, give us the man that you've been hiding

'Cause this is your, this is your life, this is your life, now

This is your life, now

This is your life, now

This is, this, this is

This is your life, now

## Background

Sanchez said, "Several months ago, in anticipation of the birth of my son, I wrote “Atlas” for him. At the time, I could only imagine the feelings I’d have for him when I’d have to leave for tour. I didn’t truly understand the power and relevance of the song’s sentiment. Now, after having him in my life for almost three months and with Neverender just a few weeks away, I’m starting to feel it. This will be my first tour away from Atlas. And sure, it will be hard, but it’s all for him. I’d like to share that song with you."

## References

1. ↑ https://genius.com/Coheed-and-cambria-atlas-lyrics
2. ↑ http://coheedofficial.tumblr.com/post/95747234712/several-months-ago-in-anticipation-of-the-birth