Originally named Alphalpha which they took from a character in “little rascals” (alfalfa), Herald and Yudish formed this group as an acoustic and electric guitar duo to create a semi-ambient storytelling music and sings with whimsical lyrics with the sound from the children toys, and they came up with three demo songs, they had a couple gigs in Jakarta and Bandung. And then they decided to save the songs for the later of their career as a duo.
Yudish and Herald asked Tercitra to take part in their new interest in post-rock music. Yudish was playing the drums. They made three songs after a few Jam. Still using the name alphalpha the trio has played some small gigs in Jakarta,Bandung and Yogyakarta.
In 2008 Yudish and Herald met Ildo in a gig in Bandung, who previously helped them to record their first two demo songs. Ildo decided to join the band as a drummer soon after he came back from Germany a half year later, Yudish moved to play the bass and changed the band’s name into L’alphalpha and became a quartet. They were trying to record and make their first EP, but didn’t make it because of financial problems.
To enrich L’alphalpha’s music Ildo asked two of his high school friends Byatriasa and Irma to join the band in 2009. Because they wanted to make the music more Cinematic and Majestic like the Icelandic music which are their major influences at that time. And soon after they played numerous gigs as a six piece band and gathers wider attention from the people and other bands.
L’alphalpha Began working their debut album in the mid 2010, continuing their unreleased EP at Black Studio, Jakarta. And in February 2011 they self released their debut album entitled “When We Awake , All Dreams Are Gone”.
All Birds Are Againts the Gravity
L'Alphalpha Lyrics
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My mind stopped revolving
Smile is all what we can do
But the world is bleeding
And The only place for honesty
Is when you feel alone
Cause the people around you
All birds are against the gravity
Not all birds are against the gravity
The lyrics of L'Alphalpha's "All Birds Are Against the Gravity" delve into the complexities of navigating the difficulties and fears of life. The first line of the song sets the tone for the uneasy and unsettling feeling that pervades the lyrics. The line reads, "In this frightening life," which can be interpreted in several ways. It could refer to the general uncertainty of existence, the anxieties of living in a world beset by political and social turmoil, or the personal fears that grip us all at times.
The second line of the song, "My mind stopped revolving," can be seen as a continuation of this sense of unease. The phrase suggests a kind of mental paralysis or stasis, where the singer is unable to move forward or break free from the constraints of their situation. The lyrics go on to describe a world in which people are forced to put on a brave face and "smile" despite the "bleeding" that surrounds them. The idea of putting on a façade of happiness or contentment is a common theme in pop-culture, but the song takes it one step further by suggesting that this is the only way to survive.
However, the song encourages people to be honest with themselves and accept their true feelings, even if it means acknowledging their loneliness. In the lyrics, the only place for honesty is when one is alone, as the people around them have made them "lie to themselves." This suggests that societal pressures and the expectations of others often shape a person's self-image and perspective on life. In this way, the song is a call to authenticity and individuality in a world that often values conformity and mass-appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
In this frightening life
Amidst the fear and uncertainty of existence
My mind stopped revolving
My thoughts seem to be stagnant, with no new ideas or perspectives
Smile is all what we can do
Optimism and positivity are our only means of coping
But the world is bleeding
Despite our attempts to remain positive, the world is in a state of turmoil and chaos
And The only place for honesty
The only time when we can truly be honest with ourselves
Is when you feel alone
Is when we are left to our own devices, with no external pressures or influences
Cause the people around you
As a result of the societal pressure to conform and fit in
Made you lie to yourself
We often betray our own true thoughts and feelings in order to fit in and avoid judgment from others
All birds are against the gravity
We are all fighting against the forces that seek to bring us down, whether that be societal pressure, mental illness, etc.
Not all birds are against the gravity
Not everyone is fighting against these forces, some are able to rise above them and achieve success and happiness
Contributed by Isaiah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.