Meaning of “Atmosphere” by Joy Division

Atmosphere is a song performed by the British band Joy Division. Despite the lyrics of Atmosphere never being explained to the press by its writer Ian Curtis or the other member of Joy Division, the lyrics clearly revolve around sorrow, pain, darkness and sadness. And just like many of the lyrics of the band, these lyrics are also open to interpretation.

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