Brownson started the band in his native Montana, so perhaps it is the mountain air that adds to the creativity, but whatever the secret inspiration, Pivitplex's new album The King in a Rookery oozes melody, raw guitar overtones and intelligently insightful lyrics. It's a huge leap forward-both sonically and in songwriting from the band's debut release Under Museum Quality Glass. Good songs extend past trends and influences of now-and The King in a Rookery is exactly that-an album packed full of really good songs.
Pivitplex's debut album: Under Museum Quality Glass was an independent effort which offered up the radio hit "You Know" and introduced Pivitplex to a large audience with a national release on BEC Recordings in 2003. The band hit the road covering over 30 states developing a strong fan base and sharing the stage with bands like Switchfoot and Audio Adrenaline.
"We took a very different approach when it came time to record a new album," says Brownson. Constant touring and 3 years of trials and joys fueled the content of the new songs. "Being away from family, the sudden death of my brother-in-law, my daughter’s recovery from a coma. I have had some joyous highs and sad lows. I had to allow the songs that were flowing out of me to just be."
They took what was an evolving sound and joined forces with GRAMMY winning producer Jason Burkum. Together they documented Pivitplex's sound, combining vintage rock sonics and refreshing melodic harmonies. "I wanted to allow the songs to breathe and specifically chose not to over do the saturated guitars that is so common nowadays," says Joby Rudolph, guitarist. "We let the notes and the tone of instruments come through-letting the melody have the impact instead of big distorted guitars. In a way it was like putting together this giant puzzle; from tracking drums in a backstreet studio to backing vocals in the bedroom-but the pieces fitted perfectly."
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End Of The Line
Pivitplex Lyrics
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To find when you lose it all, you gain so much more
Like battling a rip tide on the edge of an ocean,
You're manic, you're treading, you panic
You have to step aside to tether the storm
It's a backwards war
[Chorus]
You drop your fists in the fight, to show the man that you are
You fall in at the end of the line
The more you're bowing out the more you stand in the way,
Then try to take your place, but you just give it away
You fall in at the end of the line
You're gonna take a seat at the top of the table
Where beggars, sad and low will all be allowed
It's a whisper in the breeze, like trying to see the King in a Rookery,
A faceless man stood out in a faceless crowd
And took the sky to the ground
[Chorus]
And your nerve shakes, your earth quakes, you're down. down, down
And your lip breaks when the punch takes you down, down, down
Cause the last place is the first place that you're found, found, found
Cause the high place is the low place step down, down, down
The lyrics to Pivitplex's song "End of the Line" are about the journey of finding oneself through hardship and battle. It begins with a powerful verse that describes the inevitability of being forced to question your beliefs and ideologies. This "hit" to your way of thinking is necessary to grow and gain a new perspective. The metaphor of battling a rip tide on the ocean edge describes the feeling of being overwhelmed and panicked but recognizing the need to take a step back and weather the storm. In this sense, it is a "backwards war" because you must retreat to progress.
The chorus speaks to the idea of falling in line, whether at the end or the front of it. The singer has dropped their fists in the fight, showing strength in vulnerability and gaining respect from others. However, it is a slippery slope as others try to take their place, leading to a constant cycle of giving and taking away. The second verse delves deeper into the idea of finding yourself at the top of the table, in a place where lowly people are granted access. The metaphor of seeing the king in a rookery conveys the idea of finding something great and unexpected in an unlikely place. Ultimately, the "faceless" protagonist stands out in a crowd and takes the sky to the ground.
Overall, "End of the Line" is a song about self-discovery, growth, and sacrifice – about facing the challenges that come with growth, yet finding one's place and standing out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna take a hit, to the way you've been thinkin'
You'll have to change your mindset.
To find when you lose it all, you gain so much more
Sometimes losing everything leads to gaining more.
Like battling a rip tide on the edge of an ocean,
Struggling with a powerful force.
You're manic, you're treading, you panic
Acting crazily, just trying to keep afloat.
You have to step aside to tether the storm
You need to take a break to calm yourself.
It's a backwards war
The situation is not working in your favor.
A melee like that is bound to leave a scar
A big fight will have lasting consequences.
You drop your fists in the fight, to show the man that you are
Ending the fight to demonstrate strength.
You fall in at the end of the line
You end up in last place.
The more you're bowing out the more you stand in the way,
Withdrawing from a situation might actually make it worse.
Then try to take your place, but you just give it away
Others may try to fill your shoes but they won't succeed.
You're gonna take a seat at the top of the table
You'll end up in a position of power.
Where beggars, sad and low will all be allowed
Where even the lowliest people are welcome.
It's a whisper in the breeze, like trying to see the King in a Rookery,
It's an impossible task.
A faceless man stood out in a faceless crowd
Someone insignificant stood out among others who are also insignificant.
And took the sky to the ground
They achieved a great feat.
And your nerve shakes, your earth quakes, you're down. down, down
You lose your confidence.
And your lip breaks when the punch takes you down, down, down
You get knocked down.
Cause the last place is the first place that you're found, found, found
Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to rise up.
Cause the high place is the low place step down, down, down
If you're at the top, be prepared to fall.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRAHAM RUSSELL
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