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.
Emergency
I Am the Avalanche Lyrics
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When you make twenty phone calls
Just to stay alive
And you would talk to anyone, anyone
Who would possibly
Shed some light
To look in to life support
But they don't see a thing
And hurrying me out the door
Emergency, such a tragedy
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
Emergency, such a tragedy
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing,
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing
And since we're both awake
Lets sit up and talk about
The last 3 years
She said I guess lets drink this bottle like its medicine to our head
And fall asleep we'll have headaches in the morning
Oh I hope I don't overdoes
On empty promises
And beautiful pictures
Of the one I should've had
I couldn't possibly deal with that
Emergency, such a tragedy
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
Emergency, such a tragedy
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing,
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing
Give me something,
Yeah give me anything,
Just to get me through the night
Just to get me through the night
Somebody help me
Emergency, such a tragedy
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
Emergency, such a tragedy
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing,
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing
Somebody help me,
'Cause this is an emergency
The song “Emergency” by I Am The Avalanche paints a picture of a person going through an extremely tough time in their life, and desperately seeking some light and hope. The lyrics describe a night where the person has made many phone calls just to stay alive and is looking for someone to talk to so they can shed some light on what is happening. The person then goes to the hospital, and although they think they need life support, they are quickly rushed out the door without getting any help. As they sit and talk with someone, they drink a bottle like medicine to their head, hoping to mask the pain and to forget about the past.
The chorus of the song repeats the line “Emergency, such a tragedy”, emphasizing the severity of the situation the person is in. They feel like their throat is cut and they're badly bleeding, and their lungs are crushed to the point where they're barely breathing. The bridge of the song continues to echo their desperation as they plead for someone to give them something, anything, just to help them get through the night.
The lyrics of this song are raw and powerful, expressing the deep emotions of someone who is struggling just to survive. The feelings of vulnerability and panic are evident throughout the song, and it serves as a reminder of how important it is to have someone to turn to when life gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
It was one of those nights,
A difficult and desperate night that may require reaching out for help.
When you make twenty phone calls
A need to reach out to anyone who can help or shed some light on the situation.
Just to stay alive
A desperate attempt to stay alive and cope with the situation at hand.
And you would talk to anyone, anyone
A willingness to seek help from anyone, regardless of their relationship or status.
Who would possibly
A willingness to try anything, even if it seems unlikely to help.
Shed some light
To provide some insight or perspective on the situation.
So I go to the hospital
A decision to seek professional medical help.
To look into life support
An attempt to find help to keep living and survive the current situation.
But they don't see a thing
Despite trying to seek professional help, it seems that there is no clear solution.
And hurrying me out the door
Being dismissed and left alone to deal with the situation alone.
Emergency, such a tragedy
Expressing the seriousness and gravity of the current situation.
My throat is cut and I'm badly bleeding
Symbolic language expressing emotional pain or physical harm.
My lungs are crushed I'm barely breathing,
Symbolic language expressing emotional pain or physical harm.
And since we're both awake
Acknowledging that the situation still requires attention and can't be ignored.
Lets sit up and talk about
A willingness to face and discuss the situation head-on.
The last 3 years
Reflecting on past events and how they may have contributed to the current situation.
She said I guess lets drink this bottle like its medicine to our head
A potential coping mechanism that may not actually solve anything and may even make things worse.
And fall asleep we'll have headaches in the morning
Acknowledging that temporary relief may come at a cost and may not be worth it in the long run.
Oh I hope I don't overdoes
Expressing worry or concern that things may get worse if the situation is not handled properly.
On empty promises
Acknowledging that false hope or empty promises are not a solution to the situation.
And beautiful pictures
Reflecting on past memories that may not be helpful in the current situation.
Of the one I should've had
Reflecting on what could have been in the past and how it may be affecting the current situation.
I couldn't possibly deal with that
Expressing an inability to handle the stress or emotions that come with reflecting on the past.
Give me something,
A need for help or support in order to cope with the current situation.
Yeah give me anything,
A willingness to try anything that may help, even if it seems unlikely or unconventional.
Just to get me through the night
Expressing the need for temporary relief or a way to get through a difficult moment.
Somebody help me
A desperate plea for assistance or support.
Cause this is an emergency
Emphasizing the seriousness and urgency of the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN PERRY, MATTHEW CLIVE ROBERTS, JASON COOK, MATTHEW MOIR, CARLOS COUTINHO, BRENDON HODGES, NEIL ROBSON
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