Atlantis
Donovan
Donovan
DONOVAN
- Atlantis LyricsThe continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
in the area we now call the Atlantic Ocean.
So great an area of land, that from her western shores
those beautiful sailors journeyed to the South and the North Americas with ease,
in their ships with painted sails.
To the East Africa was a neighbour, across a short strait of sea miles.
The great Egyptian age is but a remnant of The Atlantian culture.
The antediluvian kings colonised the world
All the Gods who play in the mythological dramas
In all legends from all lands were from fair Atlantis.
Knowing her fate, Atlantis sent out ships to all corners of the Earth.
On board were the Twelve:
The poet, the physician, the farmer, the scientist,
The magician and the other so-called Gods of our legends.
Though Gods they were -
And as the elders of our time choose to remain blind
Let us rejoice and let us sing and dance and ring in the new
Hail Atlantis!
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be.
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be.
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah,
I wanna see you some day
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah,
My antediluvian baby,
My antediluvian baby, I love you, girl,
Girl, I wanna see you some day.
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah
I wanna see you some day, oh
My antediluvian baby.
My antediluvian baby, I wanna see you
My antediluvian baby, gotta tell me where she gone
I wanna see you some day
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, oh yeah
Oh glub glub, down down, yeah
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
in the area we now call the Atlantic Ocean.
So great an area of land, that from her western shores
those beautiful sailors journeyed to the South and the North Americas with ease,
in their ships with painted sails.
To the East Africa was a neighbour, across a short strait of sea miles.
The great Egyptian age is but a remnant of The Atlantian culture.
The antediluvian kings colonised the world
All the Gods who play in the mythological dramas
In all legends from all lands were from fair Atlantis.
Knowing her fate, Atlantis sent out ships to all corners of the Earth.
On board were the Twelve:
The poet, the physician, the farmer, the scientist,
The magician and the other so-called Gods of our legends.
Though Gods they were -
And as the elders of our time choose to remain blind
Let us rejoice and let us sing and dance and ring in the new
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be.
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be,
Way down below the ocean where I wanna be she may be.
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah,
I wanna see you some day
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah,
My antediluvian baby,
My antediluvian baby, I love you, girl,
Girl, I wanna see you some day.
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah
I wanna see you some day, oh
My antediluvian baby.
My antediluvian baby, I wanna see you
My antediluvian baby, gotta tell me where she gone
I wanna see you some day
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, oh yeah
Oh glub glub, down down, yeah
My antediluvian baby, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Facts about Atlantis
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Atlantis is written by Dory Langdon Previn.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Donovan's album "Barabajagal" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Donovan's 'Atlantis' is a song that comes deep into the underworld of the lost city of Atlantis and presents it as a civilization that existed before us. But later on, the different cultures and legends around the world eventually got to know about it. The way the singer expresses his feelings to the ancient mistress, he employs the picture of Atlantis as being under the ocean, which means thus a very deep emotional connection—one that goes beyond time and distance—using the metaphor of Atlantis as being under this ocean. The overall feeling conveyed by Atlantis lyrics is of love, nostalgia, joy, celebration and heartbreak; meanwhile, the song is also talking about mythology and history, longing and desire. Although there is no profanity, adult themes, or violence in the lyrics, they are still very appropriate for children and youngsters in general. The content is focused on the mythological and historical topics, with not a single offensive element to parents.
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Atlantis falls under the genre Pop.
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Atlantis song length is 5 minutes and 02 seconds.
Who wrote Atlantis lyrics?
Atlantis is written by Dory Langdon Previn.
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When was Atlantis released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Donovan's album "Barabajagal" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Atlantis lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Donovan's 'Atlantis' is a song that comes deep into the underworld of the lost city of Atlantis and presents it as a civilization that existed before us. But later on, the different cultures and legends around the world eventually got to know about it. The way the singer expresses his feelings to the ancient mistress, he employs the picture of Atlantis as being under the ocean, which means thus a very deep emotional connection—one that goes beyond time and distance—using the metaphor of Atlantis as being under this ocean. The overall feeling conveyed by Atlantis lyrics is of love, nostalgia, joy, celebration and heartbreak; meanwhile, the song is also talking about mythology and history, longing and desire. Although there is no profanity, adult themes, or violence in the lyrics, they are still very appropriate for children and youngsters in general. The content is focused on the mythological and historical topics, with not a single offensive element to parents.
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Which genre is Atlantis?
Atlantis falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Atlantis?
Atlantis song length is 5 minutes and 02 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dory Langdon Previn
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1969 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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