We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Atlantis

from Atlantis by Heavy Illusion

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

about

There are ancient legends about an advanced and prosperous civilization which lost its morals and destabilized itself through greed and other acts, before finally succumbing to the tides. Could it be a parable? What lies ahead for us?

lyrics

Far away in distant lands before the dawn of time
An island rich with culture rose above this ocean line
Past the reach of Gibraltar's stone they acted with command
Countless opportunities, they had them in their hands
Their lives were happy, they were grand

And here, they left with nothing
as I follow my way back home
I'm leaving this gladly, should have been easier known
Should be easier known

Years they toiled and worked upon a perfect harmony
Where life and love could live in peace and cross the galaxy
Progress made by those who lived in want for light heavenly
They built a great society that would forever be
They lived for glory and were free

But here they met their destruction
Why were they throwing it all away?
I'm leaving this gladly, I wish I still heard their calls
I wish I heard them all

They soon filled their lives with greed
Then they sunk into the sea
They forgot the greater cause
Why couldn't they look back and say
It's ok, I have lost my way, don't leave me here alone?

Here as I cross 'round this corner
as I follow the curve of Earth
I'm leaving this gladly, I hope we don't fare the same
We shall not fare the same

We'll not fill our lives with greed
To our purpose we'll take heed
Moving to the greater cause
We'll build heaven when we say
It's ok, I have lost my way, no longer shall I roam

credits

from Atlantis, released December 20, 2012
Jake Torrey - Guitar
Recorded at Satellite Studios, sound engineering by Emerson Torrey

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Heavy Illusion Providence, Rhode Island

Heavy Illusion is a psychedelic rock band from Rhode Island. Led by brothers Ricky and Tyler North, the band has been around in some form since 2003 and has released 6 studio albums.

The sound these days draws from a variety of influences, from the complex and compelling songwriting of Pink Floyd and Talking Heads to the improvisational stylings of Phish and the Grateful Dead.
... more

contact / help

Contact Heavy Illusion

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Heavy Illusion recommends:

If you like Heavy Illusion, you may also like: