Zahner-Isenberg began writing and recording songs at home on his computer during his 10th grade year in high school, and debuted a full electric band at the beginning of his junior year. The group played a number of local shows in Long Beach before being asked to play in Los Angeles. A year later Zahner-Isenberg began recording songs with Aaron Embry, and these recordings began to form parts of the band's first record.
In 2011 Zahner-Isenberg recorded two songs at home in Long Beach and released another single on Sub Pop titled "How Come/Good I'm Wishing", the band toured in the summer and then came home to write and record towards a second album.
Avi Buffalo's music was a mash-up of many genres, with heavy guitar influence and lyrical ambiguity.
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What's in it For
Avi Buffalo Lyrics
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But I couldn't help your mouth which I missed by two inches
Maybe I thought that you and I could run away alongside
But I didn't understand I was a cold tear in your rawhide
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
What's in it for me?
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
I can read but I won't if I'm sleeping here without you
And all these things that you learn, I've been knowing since my childhood
You are tiny and your lips are like little pieces of bacon
I can feel you on fire 'cause you're drunk and I seem too cool
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
What's in it for me?
What's it in for someone with nothing to do?
What's it in for me?
Know I love it when you put your fingertips around my shoulders
Should I take you to more functions or would you rather be lonely?
I feel like I'm messing up too much and I forget where I am
You are so much wiser and I'm used to stretching things out so long
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
What's in it for me?
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
What's in it for me?
The lyrics to Avi Buffalo's "What's in it For" tell a story of a flawed relationship, where the singer walks in on a plan to dissolve all of their partner's wishes. The lyrics explore the idea of not understanding what their significant other wants and needs, despite attempting to run away together. The singer desires to understand what they should be gaining from this relationship, questioning "What's in it for someone with nothing to do? What's in it for me?"
Throughout the song, the singer holds immense admiration for their partner, acknowledging their wisdom and maturity while highlighting their own flaws. Despite this admiration, they express doubt in their ability to be what their partner needs, feeling a disconnect between them.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked in on a plan to dissolve all of your wishes
I unexpectedly stumbled upon a scheme to eliminate all of your desires
But I couldn't help your mouth which I missed by two inches
Despite my desire to kiss you, I was unable to do so because I missed your mouth by mere inches
Maybe I thought that you and I could run away alongside
It's possible that I believed you and I could escape together
But I didn't understand I was a cold tear in your rawhide
However, I failed to realize that I was just another crack in your already damaged emotional state
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
What benefit is there for a person who has no purpose or occupation?
What's in it for me?
What is the potential reward for my involvement in this situation?
I can read but I won't if I'm sleeping here without you
Although I have the ability to read, I have no desire to do so if I'm spending my time sleeping without you
And all these things that you learn, I've been knowing since my childhood
All of the knowledge that you're acquiring, I've already known since I was a child
You are tiny and your lips are like little pieces of bacon
You are petite and your lips remind me of small strips of bacon
I can feel you on fire 'cause you're drunk and I seem too cool
I can sense your passion and desire because you're intoxicated, while I appear indifferent and detached
Know I love it when you put your fingertips around my shoulders
I genuinely enjoy when you rest your fingertips against my shoulders
Should I take you to more functions or would you rather be lonely?
Do you prefer that I take you to more social events or would you rather be alone?
I feel like I'm messing up too much and I forget where I am
I believe that I'm making too many mistakes and losing my sense of direction in life
You are so much wiser and I'm used to stretching things out so long
You possess much more insight and wisdom, while I have a tendency to unnecessarily prolong things
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@skybearer
oh my gosh, will never forget this being on my Blackberry and listening to it WAY too much haha
@harketgol
its a coolest trip, that You ever done , he he he hu h he he ho he
@deddykurniawansaputra395
Lol 😀
@julieamiolemen5276
The exact comment I was looking for🥺❤️
@cohenyossi1974
Just a song for the ages. Avi's story is sad but music is music and this tune is one of my fav of all times....
@harketgol
music is music, oh yeah 🖖👽
@beautyandtheoffbeats
We decided to rebel against our parents and make softer rock
@MultiRooker
Beavis & Butthead in "Bounty Hunters"😅
@MultiDane007
Best line ever from B & B
@printscreen5076
The guitar fills are everything