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
Tantrum
A Lot Like Birds Lyrics
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We will always resort to fodder. We crawl in the crack, falling through your limbs.
If she was here, she'd say be careful but she'd already let it go.
Do as I say, not as I've done. Just trust in me. Believe me.
When you left me, you didn't leave me a trail to follow.
No, you just swallowed all the crumbs along the way
So you could feed all the ghosts that hide inside your bones
Cause maybe if their mouths are full they'll stop whispering that you're better off alone.
So I think I'll hunt you down and punish you. Good luck trying to hide.
My temper's a teacher with a hell of a lesson plan.
You might know this but I've got a rifle and stifling manners.
You control this and any consistency scares me from progress.
I don't show it but I'm catching on and can see through the pattern.
Don't talk! Read this! Your strong upper hand will get lost in the process.
Got matters to attend to and methods to convince you to stay right where you
Are you ready to apologize? I won't believe you but it's worth a few tries.
Don't look down! Look in my eyes! Go on and feed me some lies. Lie to me!
I make this into what you always keep from me.
Although your secrets are locked away,
You forget that you left me a key on a day that's just memory;
When we were young and were happy.
When lying on the bed with not a thing to do and words unsaid,
We were certain that things were perfect.
Of course I'm bitter thinking things would never change.
I can't let go and this is why I always make this into what you keep from me.
The lyrics of "Tantrum" by A Lot Like Birds address the feelings of betrayal and confusion that arises when a loved one leaves without any explanation. The track presents the perspective of someone who has been abandoned and is now filled with rage and a desire for revenge. The song is a cathartic expression of the mixture of emotions that comes with such an experience.
The opening lines of the song put forth the idea that the mother is the only person who is dependable and without her, there is no one to hold the singer up. It then goes on to describe how the singer is falling apart and that they are seeking comfort in whatever they can find, even if it's not the right thing. The line "if she were here, she'd say be careful but she'd already let it go" symbolizes a sense of abandonment and a feeling of being let down by someone who was supposed to be there for them.
The second verse includes a threat of punishment and a declaration that the singer is armed. This presents the image of a person who is dangerous and unpredictable, and it showcases the extent to which the abandonment has affected them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is wrestling with their emotions and is trying to make sense of what happened, but they are doing so in an unhealthy way.
The chorus refers to the fact that the singer has been left to sift through the pieces of what once was, trying to piece together what went wrong. The idea that there is a key left behind by the departed loved one highlights the fact that they left a trail and that the singer can still find their way back to where things used to be. The line "I make this into what you always keep from me" presents the idea that the singer is doing everything in their power to fix what has been broken.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your arms and legs cause you're the mother and no one will hold us up for so long.
You've been caring for us and supporting us for so long, but now it's our turn to take care of you.
We will always resort to fodder. We crawl in the crack, falling through your limbs.
We're always seeking something to sustain us, even if it means exploiting your vulnerabilities.
If she was here, she'd say be careful but she'd already let it go.
If our mother was here, she would warn us to be careful, but she has already given up trying to control us.
Do as I say, not as I've done. Just trust in me. Believe me.
I will tell you what to do, but don't judge me for my own actions. Trust me and have faith in me.
When you left me, you didn't leave me a trail to follow.
When you left me, you didn't give me any guidance or direction to follow in life.
No, you just swallowed all the crumbs along the way So you could feed all the ghosts that hide inside your bones Cause maybe if their mouths are full they'll stop whispering that you're better off alone.
You've been consuming everything in your path to feed your inner demons, hoping that they'll stop telling you that you're better off alone.
It wasn't nice of you to go out without saying goodbye. So I think I'll hunt you down and punish you. Good luck trying to hide.
It was hurtful that you left without saying goodbye, so I will seek vengeance and make it hard for you to avoid me.
My temper's a teacher with a hell of a lesson plan. You might know this but I've got a rifle and stifling manners.
My anger is a powerful tool for teaching lessons. Although you might be aware of this, I also have a gun and a tendency to suppress my emotions.
You control this and any consistency scares me from progress. I don't show it but I'm catching on and can see through the pattern.
You have control over this situation and any sign of consistency or stability scares me from moving forward. Despite not showing it, I am aware of the pattern and what it means.
Don't talk! Read this! Your strong upper hand will get lost in the process.
Don't say anything, just read this message. If you try to exert control, it will only backfire.
Got matters to attend to and methods to convince you to stay right where you
I have important things to attend to and strategies to persuade you to stay where you are.
Are you ready to apologize? I won't believe you but it's worth a few tries.
Are you willing to apologize? Even though I won't believe you, I'm willing to give you a few chances.
Don't look down! Look in my eyes! Go on and feed me some lies. Lie to me!
Don't avoid eye contact. Instead, lie to me and feed me comforting falsehoods.
I make this into what you always keep from me. Although your secrets are locked away, You forget that you left me a key on a day that's just memory; When we were young and were happy.
I obsess over what you keep concealed from me, even though you left me a clue to unlock your secrets from a happier time in the past.
When lying on the bed with not a thing to do and words unsaid, We were certain that things were perfect.
When we used to lie in bed with nothing to do and unspoken thoughts, everything felt perfect.
Of course I'm bitter thinking things would never change. I can't let go and this is why I always make this into what you keep from me.
It's understandable that I'm resentful for feeling stuck and unable to move on. Because of this, I constantly fixate on what you're hiding from me.
Contributed by Chloe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
L33
This is the proper use of a “breakdown”. 😂 So fucking good.
Tom Scott
This is the best song in the world. I will argue this fact with anyone. Fuck it goes hard
nickegofficial
Between this, and Kuroi Ledge, I will argue along side you.