"Atlantis" by Ellie Goulding is a song about the feelings of loss and longing for someone who has disappeared from the narrator's life. The lyrics express the narrator's confusion and overwhelm as they try to comprehend the sudden absence of this person. The opening lines, "This is new, feels unused, I've never met anyone like you" convey the narrator's sense of novelty and uniqueness in their connection with this individual. However, they also feel vulnerable and exposed, as symbolized by the line "Feeling naked." They describe the search for something sacred, suggesting an intensity and depth in their relationship. The repetition of the phrase "I'll forget you not, I'll wait for you... maybe" reflects the narrator's struggle to let go and move on. They acknowledge their exhaustion with love and express a sense of defeat, as if they have been deceived or hurt in some way. Despite this, they still hold onto hope and desire to be with this person again. The repeated question "Where did you go?" emphasizes the narrator's confusion and longing for answers about the other person's sudden disappearance. This is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Where did you go?" throughout the song. Overall, "Atlantis" explores themes of loss, longing, vulnerability, and the complexity of human connections. It portrays the emotions and inner turmoil of the narrator as they try to make sense of a situation in which someone important to them has seemingly vanished.
