Their debut album Plan B was the brainchild of the band’s guitarist/original vocalist Michael Franzino, who invited several talented musicians in the Sacramento scene (Including various orchestral instrumentalists and a female vocalist) to perform on the record. They spent their first year of existence diligently perfecting their live set, building their fan base, and most recently, writing their sophomore album as a collaborative effort. Their live set is known for setting deep moods that swing from thoughtful, emotional build-ups to body-moving, epic climaxes.
After signing both deals, they entered Interlace Audio Recording Studio with producer / engineer Kris Crummet (Closure In Moscow, Fear Before, Dance Gavin Dance) to record their second full length, Conversation Piece.
After it's release in the fall of 2011, Conversation Piece received praise and they were called "one of post-hardcore’s most important new bands and one of the few capable of saving the scene." (-MindEqualsBlown.net).
A Lot Like Birds spent all of 2012 on the road, taking their new album and frenzied live antics to the masses. The positive reception to their high energy performances lead to a one month tour of Europe in February 2013. The band's growing fan base fueled powerful performances in London, Paris, Vienna, Budapest and 19 other cities.
ALLB Released their 2nd LP 'No Place' with Equal Vision Records on October 29th, 2013.
ALLB released their 3rd LP 'DIVISI' with Equal Vision Records on May 5th, 2017.
On February 17, 2018, A Lot Like Birds announced their break-up.
Current Members:
Cory Lockwood
Michael Franzino
Ben Wiacek
Joseph Arrington
Matt Coate
Past Members
Kurt Travis
Michael Littlefield
Hallows or Horcruxes
A Lot Like Birds Lyrics
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I harnessed a wave,
Commanded it to carry me away
It dissolved when the day came,
And now I'm still here
And I'm beginning to think
Well I can't fight it now
Well it's alright now
That I'm lying in your bed
It's alright now
Well it's alright now
That I'm lying in your bed
Your bed...
(Well it's alright now)
And I'm beginning to think
(That I'm lying in your bed)
That maybe if it's all just half as much as I can take
(It's alright now)
Well I can't fight it now
The lyrics to A Lot Like Birds' song "Hallows or Horcruxes" suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and a need for escape from reality. The first line, "I harnessed a wave, Commanded it to carry me away," implies a desire to escape, almost as if the singer is trying to use the power of the ocean to carry them away and free them from the pressures of life. However, the wave "dissolved when the day came," and the singer is still stuck in reality.
The chorus, "It doesn't even exist," is a repeated phrase that seems to express the idea that the things the singer is struggling with may not even be real or tangible. This could refer to internal issues, such as anxiety or depression, which can often feel intangible and difficult to pinpoint.
The verse, "And I'm beginning to think that maybe if it's all just half as much as I can take, well, I can't fight it now," suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and is unsure of how to cope. The final line of the chorus, "Well it's alright now, that I'm lying in your bed," implies that the singer has found temporary solace or escapism in a relationship or physical connection with someone else.
Overall, "Hallows or Horcruxes" seems to address themes of escapism, overwhelming emotions, and the search for temporary relief from life's pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't even exist...
There is a feeling of emptiness and doubt about the existence of something that I have been searching for.
I harnessed a wave,
I took control of my emotions like a wave and directed them in the direction I wanted to go.
Commanded it to carry me away
I directed my emotions towards an escape, wanting to remove myself from the present moment and be carried away to somewhere else.
It dissolved when the day came,
However, this escape was only temporary and disappeared when the daylight arrived, leaving me in the same situation as before.
And now I'm still here
Despite my attempt to escape, I am still stuck in the present moment.
And I'm beginning to think
I'm starting to consider that maybe my current situation is too much for me to handle.
That maybe if it's all just half as much as I can take
Perhaps I am at my breaking point and can only handle half of what's going on in my life.
Well I can't fight it now
I can no longer resist or fight back against these overwhelming feelings.
Well it's alright now
Being with you in this moment makes everything feel okay for a while.
That I'm lying in your bed
Being physically close to someone provides comfort and distraction from my problems.
Your bed...
This specific bed represents a safe haven, a respite from the chaos of life.
(Well it's alright now)
Repeating the phrase solidifies the idea that things are okay for now.
And I'm beginning to think
I'm starting to consider that maybe my current situation is too much for me to handle.
(That I'm lying in your bed)
Being physically close to someone provides comfort and distraction from my problems.
(It's alright now)
Repeating the phrase solidifies the idea that things are okay for now.
Well I can't fight it now
I can no longer resist or fight back against these overwhelming feelings.
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.