The Menzingers originally formed after the dissolution of Bob And The Saget… Read Full Bio ↴The Menzingers originally formed after the dissolution of Bob And The Sagets, a band local to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. With the addition of Greg Barnett the band recorded a demo/self-released album "A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology" in 2006.

Shortly thereafter they were signed by Go-Kart Records and re-recorded the songs from "A Lesson" and re-released their album with the addition of some new tracks.

At the Fest VII in Gainesville, FL they were approached by Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms and subsequently signed to Red Scare Industries.

They released their Red Scare debut EP "Hold On, Dodge" in 2009.

In April 2010, Chamberlain Waits was released, through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.

On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."

They released their third full length album, On The Impossible Past, on February 21, 2012 via Epitaph Records.

The band currently lives in South Philadelphia, PA.

Band Members:
Tom May
Joe Godino
Greg Barnett
Eric Keen

Ava House
The Menzingers Lyrics

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Ava are you trying to get high?
I hope the floor holds this time
We'll dance in subtle romance together
While we're making our time
While we're making our time
While we make our time

I saw the knife, now I'm leaning forwards

Straight city light cut me down to size
The bums are scheming on their Tall Boys
I can hardly open my eye

Ava are you trying to get high?
I hope the floor holds this time
We'll dance in subtle romance together
While we're making our time
While we're making our time
While we make our time

I saw the knife, now I'm leaning forwards
I'm two wheels barreling down your way
You can't touch us we're untouchable
Lament the beginnings that we celebrate
Never afraid, we're fearless together
The rest, they're waiting their lives away
Gold has us slurring and pissing out windows
Enemies are so far away

We're Alive
Celebrate

Ava are you trying to get high?
I hope the floor holds this time
We'll dance in subtle romance together
While we're making our time

While we're making our time
While we make our time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Menzingers' "Ava House" depict a night out with a friend, Ava. The singer is questioning whether or not Ava is trying to get high and is worried about the floor holding them up this time. Throughout the night, they dance together while celebrating their time. They also encounter some dangerous elements such as a knife, "scheming" bums, and excessive drinking ("Gold has us slurring and pissing out windows"). However, the singer and Ava feel invincible and "untouchable" despite the danger around them.

The song's lyrics speak to themes of youth, friendship, and recklessness. The singer and Ava are living in the moment and partying to the extreme without worrying about consequences. This sense of carelessness can be attributed to the invincibility that comes with youth. The line "Never afraid, we're fearless together" emphasizes the idea that the singer and Ava feel they can conquer anything as long as they are together.

Some interpretations also suggest that the lyrics could be a commentary on the American youth culture of addiction and escapism. The danger and recklessness that the singer and Ava experience could be seen as a symptom of a society that encourages escapism through drugs, alcohol, and other vices.

Overall, "Ava House" paints a vivid picture of a wild night out with a friend. The lyrics depict both the thrill and danger of living in the moment without worrying about the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Ava are you trying to get high?
Asking Ava if she wants to get high on drugs

I hope the floor holds this time
Worried that the floor may not be strong enough to hold them up while they are under the influence

We'll dance in subtle romance together
Imagining a moment of romantic dancing together

While we're making our time
Taking advantage of their time together and making memories

While we make our time
Repeating the sentiment of taking advantage of their time together and making memories

I saw the knife, now I'm leaning forwards
Having seen a knife and now feeling tense and on edge

Straight city light cut me down to size
The harsh and unforgiving city lifestyle has made them feel small and insignificant

The bums are scheming on their Tall Boys
Seeing some homeless people planning to drink tall cans of beer

I can hardly open my eye
Feeling disoriented or possibly even drunk

I'm two wheels barreling down your way
Feeling like they're moving fast and heading towards something, possibly recklessly

You can't touch us we're untouchable
Feeling invincible and above the law

Lament the beginnings that we celebrate
Reflecting on the past and how they may have celebrated things that they now regret

Never afraid, we're fearless together
Feeling brave and fearless when with their partner, Ava

The rest, they're waiting their lives away
Believing that other people are just waiting for life to happen rather than taking control of their own lives

Gold has us slurring and pissing out windows
Possibly referring to drinking too much and behaving recklessly as a result

Enemies are so far away
Feeling like they don't have any enemies or problems in their current moment

We're Alive
Appreciating being alive and in the moment

Celebrate
Encouraging themselves and Ava to celebrate life and their time together

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