Four guys trying to create something special formed A Love Like Pi in Red B… Read Full Bio ↴Four guys trying to create something special formed A Love Like Pi in Red Bank, New Jersey and have finally showcased their new music and band members after playing as Blind and Driving for nearly two years. A Love Like Pi are already making a name for themselves and are having critics writing positively on this band's unique sounds, style and music ability.

Previously unsigned, they are now producing a highly anticipated debut album with Kenny and Shep (who have worked with Mandy Moore, Head Automatica, Bayside, and Echo Screen) in which they are now signed to Thriving Records.

Band Members:
Lief : Vocals/Guitar/Violin.
Collin : Bass
Christopher : Drums
Hodge: Synthesizers

A Merry Cain
A Love Like Pi Lyrics

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After all I'm older now dear
And I don't believe in anything
I trusted in as a child

And everything's gone
Everything's gone son, he said
You've got to be strong
Just to be strong son, he said

Don't depend on hope to get you by

Whoa no, you think I was wrong my dear?
Think I was wrong, no
Whoa no, you think I was wrong my dear
Think I was wrong, no
Oh, did you think I was wrong?

After all I noticed how the west was tamed
Remind the purple mountains
I'll drive through the majesty in their veins

But everything's gone
Everything's gone son, he said
You've got to be strong
Just to be strong son, he said
Drowning in the amber waves of grain

Whoa no, did you think I was wrong my dear?
You think I was wrong
Whoa no, did you think I was wrong my dear?
You think I was wrong, oh
Oh, did you think I was wrong?

Whoa oh, think I was wrong
Think I was wrong

Whoa no, think I was wrong
No, no

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from A Love Like Pi's song A Merry Cain appear to be about growing older and losing faith in the things that one believed in as a child. The first verse speaks to this idea: "After all I'm older now dear // And I don't believe in anything // I trusted in as a child." The singer seems to be reflecting on how they have changed over time, and how their childhood innocence and trust in the world has been replaced by a more jaded, skeptical outlook. This is reinforced later in the song when the singer says "Don't depend on hope to get you by."

The second verse takes a different turn, however. The singer begins to reflect on the beauty of the natural world, particularly the majesty of the western United States. But even here, there is a sense of loss and resignation: "Remind the purple mountains // I'll drive through the majesty in their veins // But everything's gone." The singer seems to be recognizing that even the natural beauty of the world is fleeting and impermanent.

Overall, these lyrics suggest a complex relationship with the world and its inhabitants. The singer has clearly been disillusioned by their experiences, but there is also a sense of awe and reverence at the beauty of the world. The repeated question of "Did you think I was wrong?" seems to be directed at someone who may have challenged the singer's worldview, but it also speaks to a deeper fear of being wrong about the way one understands the world.

Line by Line Meaning

After all I'm older now dear
As time has passed, I have grown older and more cynical.

And I don't believe in anything
I have lost faith in everything that I used to believe in.

I trusted in as a child
The things that I used to believe in seemed comforting as a child but now feel empty.

And everything's gone
Everything I once held dear has vanished.

Everything's gone son, he said
Someone in a position of authority has told me that nothing I care about is left.

You've got to be strong
The only way to cope with loss is to find strength within oneself.

Just to be strong son, he said
Being strong is not just optional, but strictly necessary.

Don't depend on hope to get you by
One cannot rely on hope alone to carry them through tough times.

Whoa no, you think I was wrong my dear?
Do you believe that I am wrong in my beliefs?

Think I was wrong, no
I do not believe that I am wrong in my current beliefs.

After all I noticed how the west was tamed
I have come to understand how the land was claimed and colonized in the western United States.

Remind the purple mountains
The majestic natural beauty of the western landscape inspires me.

I'll drive through the majesty in their veins
I plan to experience the beauty of this region by driving through its breathtaking scenery.

Drowning in the amber waves of grain
I am overcome by emotion while witnessing the vast fields of wheat or corn that are indicative of America's breadbasket.

Whoa no, did you think I was wrong my dear?
Once again, do you believe that I am wrong in my beliefs?

You think I was wrong
I sense that you may believe that my beliefs are incorrect.

Whoa oh, think I was wrong
I question whether my beliefs are misguided.

No, no
I reject the idea that I am wrong in my perspective.

Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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