Coldplay - Atlas Lyrics Meaning

"Some saw the sun. Some saw the smoke." There are some moments when you see the good in life and some moments when you see the bad.

"Some heard the gun. Some bent the bow" Through the years people found ways to kill or hurt others.

"Sometimes the wire must tense for the note" Sometimes times have to be rough to turn good in the end.

"Caught in a fire, say oh" The world can be so bad that it could be in a 'fire'

"We're about to explode" People are so tired of the world that they just explode or in other words, commit suicide.

"Carry your world" This person will try to block out all this sadness and pain from someone like a child or a loved one.

"Some far away. Some search for gold." People are constantly looking for gold or something valuable to live for.

"Some dragon to slay." People are looking for a challenge so they wouldn't have to think about the worst of the world.

"Heaven we hope, is just up the road." People are hoping that if they die, they will be in paradise.

"Show me the way lord, cause I'm about to explode." People want to die but want someone to show them a different way, too.

This just my interpretation but I'm not sure if its right.