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.
Dead Friends
I Am the Avalanche Lyrics
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It's the letter you wrote
The night before you died
Just so we would all know
That it was not all good
In fact, the bottom dropped out
Oh, Katie, my love,
There's nothing we can do now
Only strangers and sort-of friends
And you were bummed on the news
That they had met without you
They're sick of you being sick of yourself
Katie, you carry the weight of the world
I carry some weight myself
You carry the weight of the world
It's dying in your arms again
Rewind the tapes and the years
Back to punk shows and diner food
Now NOFX is in town
And you're not in the mood
I'm sick of you being sick of yourself
Katie, you carry the weight of the world
I carry some weight myself
You carry the weight of the world
It's dying in your arms again
You don't love anything anymore
We've been worried sick for you
And it's time you came back home
Katie, you carry the weight of the world
I carry some weight myself
You carry the weight of the world
It's dying in your arms
Oh, Katie, you carry the weight of the world
I carry some weight myself
You carry the weight
Here it is
It's the letter you wrote
Oh, Katie, my love
There's nothing we can do now
"I Am the Avalanche's" song "Dead Friends" tells the story of a person named Katie who had written a letter to her friends, the night before she ended her life. The letter was meant to tell them that everything was not good, and that the bottom had dropped out. The song talks about how there was no one around to help her as she went through this difficult time, except for strangers and sort-of friends. Katie was upset that her friends had met without her and was sick of herself, which made her feel like a burden to others. It seems like everything that Katie carried on her shoulders was weighing her down, and she could not hold it anymore.
The lyrics also talk about the memories shared by the group of friends who had known each other for years. They had gone to punk shows and diners together, but now with NOFX in town, Katie was not in the mood, and she did not love anything anymore. The song reveals that her friends had been worried about her and wanted her to come back home. Unfortunately, it was too late because Katie had already taken her own life, and her friends could not do anything about it.
"Dead Friends" is a heart-wrenching song that highlights the struggles of mental illness and the importance of checking up on our loved ones regularly. It's a reminder that we should never take anyone's mental well-being for granted and that we should offer our support and help whenever we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Here it is
This is the moment we've been waiting for
It's the letter you wrote
Referring to a letter left behind by a deceased friend
The night before you died
The timing of the letter's creation
Just so we would all know
An explanation for the letter's purpose
That it was not all good
Acknowledging that everything was not okay
In fact, the bottom dropped out
Describing a dramatic shift in events
Oh, Katie, my love,
A term of endearment for the deceased friend
There's nothing we can do now
A feeling of helplessness in regards to the situation
There was no one around
A sense of isolation during a difficult time
Only strangers and sort-of friends
The presence of acquaintances, not close friends
And you were bummed on the news
Expressing disappointment over something that had happened
That they had met without you
Feeling left out of social gatherings
They're sick of you being sick of yourself
Others are tired of the deceased friend's negative self-talk
Katie, you carry the weight of the world
Katie bears the burden of many struggles
I carry some weight myself
The singer also has personal struggles
It's dying in your arms again
Referring to something that is beyond saving
Rewind the tapes and the years
A nostalgic look back at the past
Back to punk shows and diner food
A reference to happy memories
Now NOFX is in town
An event happening in the present
And you're not in the mood
Feeling uninterested or unable to participate
You don't love anything anymore
A sense of apathy or depression
We've been worried sick for you
Conveying concern for the friend's well-being
And it's time you came back home
A call to action or request to return
Oh, Katie, you carry the weight of the world
Reiterating the burden placed upon the friend
You carry the weight
The responsibility is solely on Katie's shoulders
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FifthAssassin
have listened to this song like 20 times today. its incredible.
James Price
cheers for uploading this this tune is fucking killer best song on the record
Hamish Woollett
This song is incredible.
Hamish Woollett
Song is still incredible.
thegreatmrt
Would be better if this had lyrics in either the video (which isnt a big deal to go through all the hassle on the video) or the description, either way thanks or the upload its great to be able to post on fb and let new people hear it.
Danny Thompson
Such a tune
Ben Gerardino
I sense a great resilient Punk voice !
Katy Glez
♡
SplashOvrboard
KATIIIEEEEEEEE
RockullaDoll
pfffssshhhh hahahahah