Atlantis (Bridgit Mendler song)

"Atlantis"
Single by Bridgit Mendler featuring Kaiydo
from the album Nemesis
Released August 26, 2016 (2016-08-26)
Format Digital download
Genre
Length 3:49
Label Black Box[3]
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Bastian
  • Chillak
Bridgit Mendler singles chronology
"Hurricane"
(2013)		 "Atlantis"
(2016)		 "Do You Miss Me at All"
(2016)
Kaiydo singles chronology
"Fruit Punch"
(2016)		 "Atlantis"
(2016)
Music video
"Atlantis" on YouTube

"Atlantis" is a song recorded by American actress, singer, and songwriter Bridgit Mendler. It was released on August 26, 2016, as the lead single from her extended play, Nemesis (2016).[4] The song is widely considered to be written due to Mendler's split from former boyfriend Shane Harper.[5] Receiving critical acclaim, critics praised the atmosphere of the song and Mendler's tube distortion voice.

Background

On the song, Mendler stated "I wrote 'Atlantis' frankly about feeling numb after heartbreak because that's what I was feeling that day we wrote it. Atlantis is a beautiful city that disappeared and was forgotten underwater. That is what it feels like to me to lose a first love. In the story, a remnant of that love is still haunting me even though it is 'asleep with the fishes.'"[1] She also said to Idolator that "'Atlantis' is about knowing that I am capable of finding love, but feeling like it has disappeared like a lost city. I wanted to set a haunting tone to the lyrics because the song captures a very tumultuous and transformative time in my life. This song really takes ownership of that."[2] On having Kaiydo rap in the song, Mendler said "I felt the song would be a good one to have a rapper counterpart to add a different perspective. Kaiydo met the tone of the song perfectly."[6]

Critical reception

"Atlantis" received unanimous praise. Deepa Lakshmin of MTV labeled the song "a mellow ode to a past lover" and said that it's "a radical departure from Mendler's previous record", and went on to say that the song is "cool, refreshing, and totally different."[1] Pigeons and Planes' Jacob Moore claimed "[Atlantis] is a departure from the saccharine flavor of previous singles like 'Ready or Not', an international hit that went platinum in several countries. 'Atlantis' is more complex, a little more difficult to process, but ultimately much more rewarding. It's an immersive piece of modern pop music that feels like something between drowning and floating, or maybe like a little of both."[6] Rachel Sonis of Idolator called the song a "wistful anthem".[7] Noisey's Phil Witmer stated "Mendler's voice is run through tube distortion, chopped up into pinpricks, and becomes a gorgeously vocoded choir on the cavernous hook. It's something like Imogen Heap meeting early Purity Ring, and the guest verse from Florida underground rapper Kaiydo makes 'Atlantis' a masterwork in craft and atmosphere."[8] Burning Anchor's Angus McColl gave "Atlantis" 5 stars stating: "Overall, "Atlantis" feels like a natural departure and radical improvement from 2012's Hello My Name Is... Mendler creates a soothing, intelligent, mature song which will make you yearn for more."[9]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on September 27, 2016.[10]

Background

In an interview with Noisey, Mendler said "we went through a ton of ideas and when I first got Allie's treatment, her fresh perspective was undeniable. I told her I had my heart set on working with her and from there we found a concept that had dark, satirical, plus heart-aching moments. I break into my ex's house and try to recreate our lost love while he is passed out. Even in the midst of fun and light moments in life, my heart is as limp as his hand hitting my knee while we dance in the kitchen."[8]

Critical reception

Phil Witmer of Noisey stated "the video fits the song's ambiguity and beguiling nature, with Mendler and her friends literally attempting to resuscitate a past relationship in dreamy vignettes that veer between celebratory and somber."[8]

Track listing

Digital download[4]
No. Title Length
1. "Atlantis" (featuring Kaiydo) 3:49
Remix[11]
No. Title Length
1. "Atlantis" (Demo Taped Remix) (featuring Kaiydo) 4:00

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide August 26, 2016 Digital download Black Box [4]
September 9, 2016 Digital download
(Demo Taped Remix)		 [11]
September 30, 2016 Contemporary hit radio [12]

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak Position
Brazil Twitter Track 1

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lakshmin, Deepa (August 25, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler's New Song Is So Not Disney Channel - MTV". MTV. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Wass, Mike (August 25, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Returns With 'Atlantis' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Home - Black Box". Black Box LA. Retrieved November 28, 2016. Mendler is listed under 'Our Clients', where a list of artists signed to their label are listed
  4. 1 2 3 Worldwide digital release of "Atlantis":
  5. ↑ Cubria, Kaitlin (August 25, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Atlantis Song Shane Harper Split - Teen.com". Teen.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Moore, Jacob (August 25, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Enlists Kaiydo For Immersive New Single 'Atlantis' - Pigeons And Planes". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ Sonis, Rachel (September 27, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Wreaks Havoc In Her 'Atlantis' Video: Watch - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 Witmer, Phil (September 27, 2016). "Ready or Not, Bridgit Mendler Is Back with a Video for 'Atlantis' That's Better Than Anything You'll Hear Today - Noisey". Noisey. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler – "Atlantis" Review". Burning Anchor. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler - Atlantis feat. Kaiydo [Official Video] - YouTube". YouTube. September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  11. 1 2 Worldwide digital release of "Atlantis" (Demo Taped Remix):
  12. ↑ "Atlantis plays on the radio". Bridgit Mendler. 30 Sep 2016. Retrieved 30 Sep 2016.
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