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
No Attention for Solved Puzzles
A Lot Like Birds Lyrics
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I was obsessed with the piece that wouldn't fit
I felt so caught inside of you
We made a trap and we lived in it
You never cover up
You never make it hard to get close
Oh, what have you got me into?
Oh, where's the virtue in being bored again?
Do these cigarettes serve to keep our mouths in check?
And why are we here? Do you wanna leave?
When you roll your eyes can you tell me what do you see?
I wanted you 'cause you stood out from the rest
I wanted you 'cause you said you don't belong here
That you could find a better place
Oh, but I think there's something wrong here
You never cover up
You never make it hard to get close
Oh, what have you got me into?
You never cover up
You're only calm when you feel adored
Oh, what have you got me into?
Trap the things you are not meant to
Keep them far from all that they desire
You love it just because it's out of reach, kept farther and higher
Throw it out when you're used to it or set it on fire
I know what you want the world to see but aren't you tired out?
I wanted you 'cause you stood out from the rest
I wanted you 'cause you said you don't belong here
That you could find a better place
Oh, but I think there's something wrong here
You never cover up
You never make it hard to get close
Oh, what have you got me into?
You never cover up
You're only calm when you feel adored
Oh, what have you got me into?
The lyrics of "No Attention for Solved Puzzles" by A Lot Like Birds convey a sense of being captivated by something or someone that is enigmatic and unconventional. The singer admits to falling for anything that appeared mysterious, becoming fixated on the puzzling piece that wouldn't fit. They felt trapped within this person or relationship, creating their own confinement and choosing to live within it.
The song questions the virtue in feeling bored and suggests that perhaps cigarettes are used as a means to control or suppress their thoughts and emotions. The lyrics explore the purpose of being in the current situation and if there is a desire to escape. The singer wonders if their partner can provide insight through their eye-rolling, questioning what they see and understand.
The singer was attracted to this person because they stood out from the rest, claiming not to belong in their current environment and promising a better place. However, doubt starts to creep in, and the singer senses that something is amiss. The partner never hides their true self, making it easy for the singer to get close, but the singer realizes they only feel calm when they are adored. This imbalance raises questions about the authenticity of the connection.
In the final stanza, the lyrics describe a tendency to trap things that are not meant to be confined and to keep them out of reach, higher and farther away. The singer suggests that this person enjoys things precisely because they are unattainable. However, the singer questions the sustainability of this mindset and wonders if this person is tired of portraying a persona for the world to see.
Overall, "No Attention for Solved Puzzles" explores themes of attraction to the unconventional, the allure of mystery, the dynamics of power and control within a relationship, and the pursuit of authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell for anything that seemed mysterious
I was easily drawn to things that were unclear or unknown
I was obsessed with the piece that wouldn't fit
I was fixated on something that didn't belong or align with the rest
I felt so caught inside of you
I felt trapped or entangled in your presence
We made a trap and we lived in it
We created a situation that ensnared us and we remained stuck in it
You never cover up
You never hide your true self or intentions
You never make it hard to get close
You never intentionally create barriers to prevent others from getting close to you
Oh, what have you got me into?
Oh, what situation or predicament have you involved me in?
Oh, where's the virtue in being bored again?
Oh, what value or goodness is there in feeling bored once more?
Do these cigarettes serve to keep our mouths in check?
Do these cigarettes serve as a way to keep us silent or restrained?
And why are we here? Do you wanna leave?
And why are we in this situation? Do you desire to escape from it?
When you roll your eyes can you tell me what do you see?
When you roll your eyes, can you reveal to me what you truly perceive or understand?
I wanted you 'cause you stood out from the rest
I desired you because you were different and unique compared to others
I wanted you 'cause you said you don't belong here
I desired you because you claimed that you didn't fit in this place
That you could find a better place
That you believed there was a more suitable or improved place for yourself
Oh, but I think there's something wrong here
Oh, but I believe that there is something incorrect or flawed in this situation
You're only calm when you feel adored
You only exhibit a sense of tranquility when you are admired or loved
Trap the things you are not meant to
Confine or ensnare the things that are not intended for you
Keep them far from all that they desire
Keep them distant from everything they long for or want
You love it just because it's out of reach, kept farther and higher
You are infatuated with it simply because it cannot be easily obtained, and is deliberately kept distant and elevated
Throw it out when you're used to it or set it on fire
Discard it when you become accustomed to it, or destroy it completely
I know what you want the world to see but aren't you tired out?
I understand your intention of presenting a particular image to the world, but are you not exhausted from maintaining that facade?
Contributed by Alaina K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.