IATA put out their self-titled debut on Drive-Thru records in 2005. Their second full length, entitled Avalanche United, was released October 11, 2011 through I Surrender records.
Amsterdam
I Am The Avalanche Lyrics
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Feeling strangely close to home,
Here with my closest friends.
Amsterdam! With a camera in my hand
And a parking cone in the other.
It's times like this mean everything.
Amsterdam I miss you.
When did you grow those giant horns?
Oh I forgot, that the world is upside down.
At least to the rest of us right now.
Amsterdam! With a camera in my hand
And a parking cone in the other.
It's times like this mean everything.
Amsterdam I miss you.
Sunrise, our eyes ever so bright.
Are burning holes in your streets.
Our hearts beat for you.
Your streets,
Our hearts beat for you.
The best part,
Is when we see how far we've come.
Amsterdam! With a camera in my hand
And a parking cone in the other.
It's times like this mean everything.
Amsterdam I miss you.
The lyrics to I Am the Avalanche's song Amsterdam are a heartfelt ode to a city that holds profound personal significance for the songwriter. The song begins with an image of the singer and their friends biking through the city, feeling a sense of closeness and familiarity as they navigate its streets. With a camera in one hand and a parking cone in the other, the singer captures the essence of Amsterdam, a place that holds a deep emotional connection for them.
As the song progresses, the singer marvels at the unusual sights the city has to offer, such as the "giant horns" that seem to have sprouted up. This moment serves as a reminder of the surreal, upside-down feeling that travelers can experience when visiting a place that is so different from what they're used to. Despite this, the singer's love for Amsterdam remains undiminished, as they reflect on how much the city means to them.
Line by Line Meaning
To the coffee shop on a rented bike, 8 a.m.
Starting my day with my closest friends, in a new place that feels oddly familiar.
Feeling strangely close to home,
Despite being in a foreign country, there's a sense of comfort and belonging.
Here with my closest friends.
The people around me make this moment even more special.
Amsterdam! With a camera in my hand
Capturing every moment of this amazing experience.
And a parking cone in the other.
Even the small, seemingly insignificant things become part of the memories.
It's times like this mean everything.
These moments are the ones that make life worth living.
Amsterdam I miss you.
Reflecting on a past moment of happiness and longing to relive it.
When did you grow those giant horns?
In this new place, even the familiar things seem different, making me question my own perspective.
Oh I forgot, that the world is upside down.
Realizing that my view of the world is relative to my surroundings and may not always be accurate.
At least to the rest of us right now.
Recognizing that my experience is unique and shared with only those present at that moment.
Sunrise, our eyes ever so bright.
Taking in the beauty of a new day in a new place with wonder and excitement.
Are burning holes in your streets.
Feeling a sense of connection and impact on a new place that feels so special.
Our hearts beat for you.
Feeling a deep connection to the new place and wanting to stay forever.
Your streets,
The place around me that's become a part of me.
The best part,
Of all the great things about this experience.
Is when we see how far we've come.
Reflecting on how this experience has changed us for the better and brought us closer together.
Writer(s): Brandon Swanson, Brett Romnes, Kellen Robson, Michael Ireland, Vincent Caruana
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.