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
Young Men
A Love Like Pi Lyrics
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"We're so good at getting older
That they ask us why we're not afraid
Of getting colder"
Oh, the young men die
And the people shrug their shoulders
Let them go
I could find a hole
Underneath the aisle
Oh, my love would grow
With each time you pass me by
Where the good men go
Every street is paved with gold
But baby they don't let you bring anything
The opening lines of "Young Men" by A Love Like Pi represent the existential angst and fear of getting older that young men often face. The lyrics "We're so good at getting older / That they ask us why we're not afraid / Of getting colder" indicate how society and the people around them don't seem to understand their dread of aging. The chorus "All the young men cry" further highlights the helplessness and hopelessness of the situation.
The second verse "Oh the young men die / And the people shrug their shoulders / Let them go" adds to the idea that society doesn't seem to care much about young men's struggle. The line "Let them go" suggests that young men are simply disposable objects in a society that places little value on their lives.
The bridge "I could find a hole / Underneath the aisle / Oh, my love would grow / With each time you pass me by" represents the desire for love and connection, despite the bleakness and despair of the world. The singer wants to find a space where they can grow their love with the person they desire, even if that space is hidden away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Young Men" by A Love Like Pi are a poignant comment on the way society treats young men and the struggle they face in a world that seems to place little value on their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
All the young men cry
The young men express their emotions through tears
"We're so good at getting older
The young men are adept at aging
That they ask us why we're not afraid
People inquire as to why the young men are not afraid of growing older
Of getting colder"
of becoming less passionate or less emotional
Oh, the young men die
The young men pass away
And the people shrug their shoulders
Others are apathetic towards their death
Let them go
They are allowed to pass on
I could find a hole
The artist is capable of finding a hiding place
Underneath the aisle
This hiding place is located under a corridor
Oh, my love would grow
The love the artist has for someone would flourish
With each time you pass me by
This love deepens every time the person passes the singer
Where the good men go
The place where righteous people pass on
Every street is paved with gold
This place is abundant with riches and prosperity
But baby they don't let you bring anything
But unfortunately, you cannot bring any items with you to this place
Writer(s): Lief Liebmann
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anthony Fish
I remember seeing these guys on the town green in Danbury CT in 2009. Brings back good memories with my dad, as he recently passed. Wish these guys still made music.