Trying to Find Atlantis

Jamie O'Neal

About Trying to Find Atlantis

"Trying to Find Atlantis" is a song written by Chris Waters and Zack Turner, and recorded by Australian country music artist Jamie O'Neal. It was released in September 2004 as the lead single from album Brave and her first single for Capitol Nashville.


Year:
2005
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I hear he's out there... somewhere
Been looking for him everywhere
From Rosweld to Timbuktu I thought I found him once at a jiffy lube
But it turned into a dead end so I got my oil changed and I tried again
He was a major in archeology
I was digging on him but he wasn't on me
A girl trying to find herself the perfect man is like trying to find Atlantis

CHORUS:
It's a mystery like the deep blue sea
You can take it you can leave it but I still believe
So I won't give up and I won't give in
I know I'm gonna find him I just don't know when
A girl trying to find herself the perfect man is like trying to find Atlantis

I met a mystic down in Memphis we stood at the foot of the pyramid
He had me looking east - He had me looking west
Then he showed me a map and said "I wish you the best"
There was Elvis not the real one
When he told me good bye he called me hun
Just another shot in the dark like Eldorado or Noah's ark
A girl trying to find herself the perfect man is like trying to find Atlantis

(Chorus 2x)

I said a girl trying to find herself the perfect man is like trying to find Atlantis

trying to find Atlantis
hey, I'm still trying to find... Atlantis

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Jamie O'Neal

Jamie O'Neal (born 3 June 1966) is a contemporary country singer and songwriter who has had success in the United States. She was born Jamie Murphy in Sydney, Australia, to parents Jimmy and Julie Murphy, who were also professional musicians. In the early part of her career she was a backing singer in her native Australia, appearing on Kylie Minogue's Enjoy Yourself Tour of Australia, UK, Europe and Far East Asia in 1990. She rejoined Minogue's tour in 1991 for the Rhythm of Love Tour (Australia and Far East Asia) and the Let's Get To It Tour of the UK and Ireland. more »

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Written by: CHRIS WATERS, ZACK TURNER, ZACK R TURNER

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Trying to Find Atlantis" is a song by Australian country singer, Jamie O'Neal. It was released in 2004 as the first single from her album, "Brave".
Genre
"Trying to Find Atlantis" falls under the genre of Country music, one of Jamie O'Neal's specialties.
Chart Position
Despite the criticism or mixed reviews it received, the song was successful on the country charts. It reached number 18 on the US Billboard Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
The song was penned by renowned songwriters, Chris Waters and Zack Turner.
Album Success
While the song may not have been a top charting record, the album "Brave" it was sourced from reached number six on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 40 on the US Billboard 200, making it a commercial success.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Trying to Find Atlantis". Directed by Peter Zavadil, the video garnered attention for its unique underwater sequences.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Trying to Find Atlantis" tell a story of a woman's quest for a perfect man, which, in her estimation, is as difficult as trying to find the mythical city of Atlantis.
Critical Reception
Critics had mixed reviews for the song. Some complimented O'Neal's vocal performance and the clever metaphor used in the lyrics, while others found the storytelling to be a bit confusing.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Record Label
"Trying to Find Atlantis" was released under the Mercury Nashville Records label, a part of the giant Universal Music Group.
Album's Lead Single
"Trying To Find Atlantis" was the lead single for the album "Brave", setting the stage for the album's overall reception and success.
Live Performances
Jamie O'Neal frequently includes "Trying To Find Atlantis" in her live performances, reflecting its enduring popularity among her fans.

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