Prides are a Scottish synthpop band formed in Glasgow in 2013. Made up of S… Read Full Bio ↴Prides are a Scottish synthpop band formed in Glasgow in 2013. Made up of Stewart Brock (piano, lead vocals), Callum Wiseman (guitar, piano, vocals) and Lewis Gardner (drums). They are currently signed to Island Records and have just released their first single "Out of the Blue".

The band are managed by Ally McCrae and Joel Mark

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Avalanche
Prides Lyrics

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I've been building a mountain
To no end i could (?)
Up here we listen
I hear people crying out
Will you understand with just one look
You caused

The avalanche, in me

Oh, the avalanche in me
There is an avalanche, the gates are open in me
There is an avalanche, the gates are open in me

I've been building a mountain
It's getting harder now to stop
And are you capable of just a moments peace
When it reads it reads just like a book
(?)

Is the avalanche, in me
Oh the avalanche, in me
There is an avalanche, the gates are open in me
Oh the avalanche, the gates are open in me

The landscape may be fading
And I've been afraid of change
But it all comes down around me
It may be that I long for day

Of the avalanche, the gates are open in me
Oh the avalanche, the gates are open in me

There is an avalanche, in me
Oh the avalanche, in me

The gates are open in me
The gates are open in me

The gates are open in me
The gates are open in me

Overall Meaning

In Prides' song "Avalanche," the lyrics reveal the singer's struggle to control their emotions and the impact they have on others. The singer compares their feelings to a mountain that they have been building, symbolizing the build-up of emotions that are becoming harder to control. The line "I hear people crying out, will you understand with just one look you caused the avalanche in me," suggests that the singer may have caused harm to others through their actions or words. The repeated chorus of "there's an avalanche, the gates are open in me," illustrates the idea that the singer's emotions are out of control, and their actions are leading to a destructive force like an avalanche.

As the song progresses, the singer expresses a fear of change and a desire for things to stay the same. However, the mountain they have been building is coming down around them, and they long for a new day. The repetition of "the gates are open in me" emphasizes the idea that the singer cannot control the overwhelming emotions they are experiencing.

Overall, "Avalanche" is an introspective look at the power of emotions and the impact they can have on both the individual and those around them. The imagery of a mountain and avalanche suggest the cataclysmic nature of emotions and the importance of processing and controlling them to avoid damage to oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been building a mountain
I have been creating a mountain metaphorically, representing the obstacles or problems I am going through.

To no end I could (?),
It seems like the mountain I have been building has no purpose or solution.

Up here we listen
At the top of this mountain, I feel more perceptive to the world and its problems.

I hear people crying out
I am more aware of people's suffering and desires while being at the top of the mountain.

Will you understand with just one look?
Can someone perceive and empathize with my situation just by looking at me?

You caused the avalanche, in me
You were the cause of this avalanche of emotions and problems that has been overwhelming me.

It's getting harder now to stop
It is getting more challenging to prevent this problem from escalating.

And are you capable of just a moment's peace?
Can you offer me some peace in the midst of all these problems?

When it reads, it reads just like a book(?),
When someone observes my situation, it should be easily understandable and transparent, just like written in a book.

The landscape may be fading
The world around me may seem lifeless or crumbling.

And I've been afraid of change
I have been fearful of something new or different that might happen.

But it all comes down around me
All my problems and obstacles are collapsing around me.

It may be that I long for day
Maybe, I am looking forward to having some relief or solution for my problems.

The gates are open in me
I am feeling very exposed and vulnerable in my current situation.

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