Lyrics
Verse 1
I know you keep a journal and every page is rippled
From the tears that you cry, ain't no meanin' to your scribble
Cause words can't describe what you've been feelin' inside
It's like thousand foot walls, and they're still on the rise
But look up to a beautiful sound
And see for yourself you're not that far down
And know this, I cannot love a little
My promise to you is unconditional
Pre-Chorus
And I'll keep the light on, baby
Just keep the course, you can weather the storm
I'll keep the light on, baby
You've come this far, don't you ever lose heart, now
Chorus
Just turn around and I'll be there
I'm moving into your atmosphere
Just turn around and I'll be there
I'm moving into your atmosphere
Verse 2
I know you're all alone in a crowd full of friends
I can see it in your eyes that your fadin' again
Checking out, moving into your hole
Where the light can't touch any part of your soul
But hold up and let the river rush in
You can turn around and start livin' again
Cause your life is a beautiful bloom
In the image of the one that created you
I'll be there
Outro
Said I'll be there, said I'll be there
Said I'll be there always, forever
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Atmosphere is a pop and hip-hop song of encouragement that speaks to someone who is hurting. The first verse describes a journal full of tear-stained pages, words that cannot describe the feeling inside, and walls that keep rising, then tells listeners to look up and know they are not so far down, with a promise of unconditional love. The pre-chorus says that the light will be left on, the course should be kept, and that the storm can be weathered, because the one who has come this far should not lose heart.
The chorus invites turning around, with the promise of being there and moving into the other person's atmosphere, and the second verse speaks to loneliness in a crowd and tells the listener to let the river rush in and start living again, since life is a beautiful bloom in the image of the Creator. The themes follow Psalm 34:18, Psalm 139:7-10 and Isaiah 41:10. The upbeat rhythm gives it a warm, reassuring tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
- Psalm 139:7-10 The psalmist finds God present in every place.
- Isaiah 41:10 God tells His people not to fear because He is with them.