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.
Symphony
I Am The Avalanche Lyrics
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From drowning yourself
But I don't mind,
It's what makes you, you
You're a flames lick away,
From burning yourself
Were not scared
Promise me, if we both die violently
That the blood dripping from our chin
Is a symphony
And I'm a mile away,
From never turning around
And living my life, rolling on gas fumes
And I'm a second away
From the record time
Four days spent,
Waiting in line, yeah so
Bury me, with my giant screen TV
It's the only thing,
That's been faithful to me
Ryan smokes these days,
And Kev sleeps till four
And bobs still superman, climbing buildings whoa oh oh
And Ryan shaved his beard,
And Kev shaved his too,
And bobs still on his phone, oh
Promise me, if we both die violently
That the blood dripping from our chin
Is a symphony
And promise me, if we both live
In infamy, that our statues will cast
A shadow on our city
"I Am The Avalanche's" song Symphony is a deeply emotional and contemplative reflection on the complexities of life and the bonds we form with others. The opening lines illustrate the aching feeling of seeing someone you care about so close to self-destruction but accepting that it is a part of who they are. The next verse talks about the uncertainty of life and how we are always one step away from losing it all. However, the chorus promises that even in death, there is beauty in the struggle, and life is a symphony.
The song's bridge then takes a different approach, sharing the band's personal lives in the form of vignettes. Ryan, Kev, and Bob are all drummers in the band, and this verse seems to be alluding to their personal lives. Ryan smokes and Kev sleeps till 4, emphasizing that everyone has a personal struggle. This verse also shares a hopeful note, with the hope that in life's long journey, one thing can be constant.
The final chorus repeats the earlier sentiment of finding beauty in life's struggles, and the lyrics ask that even in death, our names will mean something. Symphony is a powerful song that encapsulates the human experience and our desire for meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a gallon away,
From drowning yourself
But I don't mind,
It's what makes you, you
You're so close to drowning in your own problems, but I accept and appreciate your flaws and struggles because they make you the unique person you are.
You're a flames lick away,
From burning yourself
Were not scared
Cause you always bounce back, yeah so
You're close to hitting rock bottom and falling apart, but we're not afraid because you've always been able to recover from hardship.
Promise me, if we both die violently
That the blood dripping from our chin
Is a symphony
If we both suffer violent deaths, let our blood flow in harmony as a metaphor for our shared struggles and experiences.
And I'm a mile away,
From never turning around
And living my life, rolling on gas fumes
I'm dangerously close to a point of no return, where I'm so far gone that I'm practically running on empty with no hope of going back.
And I'm a second away
From the record time
Four days spent,
Waiting in line, yeah so
I'm at the brink of impatience, having waited for something for so long that I'm about to break a personal record or snap altogether.
Bury me, with my giant screen TV
It's the only thing,
That's been faithful to me
If I die, bury me with my TV since it's the only constant in my life and the only thing that's never let me down.
And Ryan smokes these days,
And Kev sleeps till four
And bobs still superman, climbing buildings whoa oh oh
And Ryan shaved his beard,
And Kev shaved his too,
And bobs still on his phone, oh
Ryan and Kev have changed and adopted new habits, but Bob remains the same and stuck in his ways, always talking on his phone and feeling indestructible.
Promise me, if we both die violently
That the blood dripping from our chin
Is a symphony
And promise me, if we both live
In infamy, that our statues will cast
A shadow on our city
Reiterating the opening verse, if we both suffer violent deaths, let our blood harmonize, but if we live on and become infamous, let our legacy and influence loom large over everything we've touched.
Lyrics © KENDOR MUSIC, INC.
Written by: JOHANNES BRAHMS, STEVEN WIELOSZYNSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
angel.x
The best band I heard in along time remember seeing them at a couple of shows awesome people and humble just as we'll
Travis Hill
Love this song
Megan Andrews
epic song!
13whakeekeespirit13
love em
Alli Bibaud
Classic
boulax
Is there like a demo version of this song? Mine sounds totally different from this one.
Friday
Bury me with my giant screen TV.
steekster
The guitarist is my Bands manager :D
Jared Hmm
@boulax This one is the demo, the one on the album is a little more edited.
Jussi
this isnt the recorded version...