Walk in silence
Don't walk away, in silence
See the danger
Always danger

Endless talking
Life rebuilding
Don't walk away

Walk in silence
Don't turn away, in silence
Your confusion
My illusion

Worn like a mask of self-hate
Confronts and then dies
Don't walk away

People like you find it easy
Aching to see
Walking on air
Hunting by the rivers, through the streets, every corner

Abandoned too soon
Set down with due care
Don't walk away in silence
Don't walk away


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Atmosphere Lyrics as written by Peter Hook Ian Kevin Curtis

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    My Interpretation

    To me, this is about depression and how hard it is to carry on normally when depressed. Especially when those around you don't understand that depression is more than just "a case of the blues" or an extended bad mood. It is a medical problem, one that no one wants to have--which is another misconception, that depressed people like to wallow in their misery.

    Many seem confused over "Walk in silence/Don't walk away, in silence" like it's some sort of contradiction. Take it a line at a time...walk in silence, BUT don't walk away in silence. In other words, be easy with me, give me space, etc., but don't leave me all alone either.

    leamancon February 21, 2012   Link

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