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.
Is This Really Happening?
I Am The Avalanche Lyrics
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A shining peach mixed in a drink
That's resting on a chair in a desert land
And not a grain of sand has compromised her worth
And you're a broken man
Crawling on his hands and knees
In that same desert land
Doing the best he can not to think about how he really needs that drink
Is this really happening?
The sun's finally shining down on me
Is this really happening
The snow's actually meting in front of my face
I don't know but I've been told
That a New York winter is mighty cold
Yeah, but we still walk down the coldest blocks using the fire in our hearts
The way it wasn't, the way it is that works perfectly for me
So let's keep it that way
Is this really...
Is this really happening?
The sun's finally shining down on me
Is this really happening
The snow's actually meting in front of my face [2x]
This perfectly perfect disease has got me down on my knees
No not to pray but just to say
I love you more than yesterday
The lyrics to I Am the Avalanche's song "Is This Really Happening?" seem to suggest that the singer is struggling with a desire that he can't have, represented in the metaphor of the golden ticket mixed in a drink resting on a chair in a desert land. The drink that the singer wants to drink so badly is inaccessible to him, while the golden ticket represents something that he wants but cannot have. Meanwhile, the singer feels broken, crawling on his hands and knees, while he tries his best not to think about his desires. The song then transitions to the chorus, where the singer begins asking if what he is experiencing is real. He is finally seeing the sun shining down on him and the snow melting in front of his face, which could represent a moment of clarity in his life. Finally, in the last verse, the singer confesses his love for someone, expressing that even with his struggles, he still loves them more than yesterday.
The song seems to explore themes of desire, struggle, and overcoming obstacles. The metaphor of the drink represents something that is desirable but out of reach, while the struggle of crawling in the desert represents the difficulties that life may present. However, despite these obstacles, the singer seems to find hope in the fact that the sun is shining down on him, representing a period of clarity and understanding. Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the challenges of life, while also acknowledging the hope and possibility that exists.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a golden ticket
She's a rare gem of a person
A shining peach mixed in a drink
Her beauty stands out even in a crowd
That's resting on a chair in a desert land
Despite her surroundings, she's maintaining her value
And not a grain of sand has compromised her worth
Her worth is unchanging and unaffected by her surroundings
And you're a broken man
You're struggling to find your place in life
Crawling on his hands and knees
You're humbled and trying to find your way forward
In that same desert land
You're in the same situation as the shining peach
Doing the best he can not to think about how he really needs that drink
You're resisting the temptation to give up and settle for something less
Is this really happening?
Are things finally turning around for me?
The sun's finally shining down on me
Things are starting to look up for me
The snow's actually melting in front of my face
Even something as small as snow melting feels like a positive change
I don't know but I've been told
I'm not entirely sure about what's going to happen next
That a New York winter is mighty cold
Life can be tough and unforgiving
Yeah, but we still walk down the coldest blocks using the fire in our hearts
We're resilient and determined to make the best of our situation
The way it wasn't, the way it is that works perfectly for me
Life may not be perfect, but I've found a way to make it work
So let's keep it that way
Let's continue to make the best of what we have
This perfectly perfect disease has got me down on my knees
Love has me feeling overwhelmed and humbled
No not to pray but just to say
I don't need to ask for anything, I just want to express my love
I love you more than yesterday
My love for you grows stronger every day
Writer(s): Michael Ireland, Vincent Caruana, Brandon Swanson, Kellen Robson, Brett Romnes
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.