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
All You Do With Guilt Iscariot
A Love Like Pi Lyrics
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When I broke my bread with saints
And all the crumbs under the table said
"This is my body, I can't give to you"
Oh my god what a mess I've made
Oh my god what a mess I've made of you
"the sun beams look like poles
Made for god to slide down
In case of fire, in case of flood
(In case we drown)
In case of an emergency
But there isn't one right now, right now
"Or not to be"
I say staring at my feet
Reciting bleaker halves of quotes of poets
Buried underneath them
And I sigh in an act of great defeat
Saying, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
I don't care I don't care how naive
The lyrics to A Love Like Pi’s song All You Do With Guilt Iscariot are quite poetic and require some interpretation. The singer reflects on their feelings of being a sinner while in the company of saints, alluding to the biblical story of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. They feel guilty for their actions and the “mess” they’ve made, acknowledging the negative impact it has had on those around them. The crumbs under the table, symbolic of their wrongdoing, remind them that they cannot receive the same forgiveness as the saints. This inner turmoil is expressed through the chorus, where they exclaim “Oh my god what a mess I’ve made of you”, indicating that their actions have hurt those they care about.
The second verse takes on a more philosophical tone with the singer contemplating the purpose of life and the possibility of an emergency. They observe the beauty of the sunbeams and compare them to poles made for God to slide down, suggesting a playful reverence for religion. The line “in case of fire, in case of flood” speaks to the idea that God will come to the rescue in times of need, but they also acknowledge that there isn’t an emergency in the present moment. The final lines of the verse have the singer reciting bleak quotes from buried poets and sighing in defeat, demonstrating a sense of hopelessness in finding answers to life’s big questions.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with their own guilt and their place in the world, trying to come to terms with past mistakes and find meaning in the present. The song takes its name from the biblical character Judas Iscariot, who similarly struggled with guilt and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
What I felt like as a sinner
Describes the singer's state of mind as a sinner.
When I broke my bread with saints
Refers to a moment when the singer interacted with righteous people or those regarded as holy.
And all the crumbs under the table said
Imagines the scattered crumbs as having something to say or express.
"This is my body, I can't give to you"
Quoting something that someone under such saintly circumstance said which left the artist feeling rejected and unworthy.
Oh my god what a mess I've made
Acknowledging the weight of their sins, regretting one's past actions.
Oh my god what a mess I've made of you
Reflecting on the hurt inflicted upon others caused due to the actions of the singer.
You say, "Wow", looking up into the clouds
The singer shifts focus from his internal state to a different person who is admiring the beauty of nature.
"the sun beams look like poles
Words used by someone else describing how they perceive the beauty of light.
Made for god to slide down
Expanding on the previous line with a fanciful suggestion of what the artist imagines could be the use of such beauty.
In case of fire, in case of flood
Idea of keeping something in reserve for an emergency situation.
(In case we drown)
Further explaining the metaphor that was introduced in the previous line.
In case of an emergency
Emphasizing once more the need for backup.
But there isn't one right now, right now
Highlighting in reality the absence of danger or a pressing need.
"Or not to be"
A famous literary quote, emphasizing a moment of contemplation or introspection.
I say staring at my feet
The singer, once again, focusing inward, looking down.
Reciting bleaker halves of quotes of poets
Suggesting that the artist is quoting poets who wrote about melancholy things.
Buried underneath them
The melancholy meaning buried within the words of the poets.
And I sigh in an act of great defeat
The singer expressing hopelessness.
Saying, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
The act of saying 'uh huh', indicating passive assent, not actively disagreeing, nor agreeing.
I don't care I don't care how naive
The artist saying that they don't care to be judged or labeled as naive.
Writer(s): Lief Liebmann
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Wallace
I still come back to this song every now and then. So awesome. Nothing sounds like this
Pete Clark
Love this band so much. Finally a couple of truely great musicians put out a record that has so much emotion and heart. These guys gave this record their all and i love every damn minute of it.
fattybatty
God, how I love this band~ I'm so sad a great band like this is sooo underrated. I /need/ to see them live!
Shirgan
Amazing. I've known about this band for a good 20 minutes now and I'm already in love with them.
itsnicksharpbro
this song is so rad. One of the few bands who have an original style and I love the tempo changes. This band had so much talent it's a shame they broke up.
animecyko
Hands down one of my favorite cds ever! So sad I lost it and can’t buy it again :(
Kellie Ventura
i LOVE this song! its one of my favorites!!!
Seven
This was the first song I heard of this band and I fell in love with them as soon as I heard it!
Lauren Skibbie
they r amazing i saw them last week they are amazing live too!!
xKID CHAMELEONx
This band rocks. Can't stop listening since I discovered them. Check out the song "ATLAS" and "THE PIPER". Shit is too much to describe. Look out for their new album "Atlas and the Oyster" on iTunes.