The Atom Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Themeaning 

Cover art for The Atom lyrics by Ani DiFranco

Allright guys, I obviously tried to make these as accurate as possible. The "---" I really couldn't figure out. English isn't even my first language actually.

The song is pretty damn phenomenal isn't it. I think it's about existence in general and how something as tiny as the atom connects everything. I think it's about being grateful for life as it owes us nothing. We should bow to our heads in prayer for the atom.

And the crescendo after "serious situation down here" is very Rufus Wainwright and very beautiful.

I'm pretty sure the line is "summon a congress of angels dressed in riot gear."

I saw this live on the red letter year tour and...just...wow...her voice absolutely peaked on this song that night and that experience will never leave me.