Lot Like Birds, A - Kuroi Ledge Lyrics






The cool air
Takes me back,
Just for a moment,
And I spend it all without realization.
I have to go back.
I have to go back.

It's not fair.
I wish that time would stop for me,
Just this once,
But it never will, so run it off.
I'm still here.
I know you're waiting for me past the doorway
And if it's you that's haunting me, say something.
And if it's you that's haunting me, say something.
If it's you that's haunting me, just speak.

I've come this far with a different map in each of my hands.
They're drawn completely from memory.
One takes me home, one takes me nowhere in particular.
I always seem to pick the path with all the shortcuts open
And the lines and the circles more steadily drawn.

(I guess there's only one more way to go.)
I always seem to say the things that I had promised I would leave unspoken
And act surprised when they come tumbling out into the air and sounding wrong.
(We've all been way too far away from home.)
I never thought of what would happen if I ever found the gate closed,
Tethered in rusted thread and iced over blue and grey from the cold.
(It's time to break off all those chains of old.)
But the gate holds, allowing entrance to the wind and smaller leaves and I am stuck now, homebound.
(I guess there's only one more way to go.)

Can I turn back?
Is it too late?
Is there some place I belong?
Is there any place to call a home?
I guess there's only one real way to know.

Is this the only way?
As shallow as the water is, it swallows me.
And I can't stop looking at the world around me solemnly.
As we stand here in the fallen leaves,
Will you promise me, just promise me
That no matter what the weather's like, you'll follow me, follow me?
And no matter what I say, you'll take it honestly, honestly to heart?
I've got a long way to go and if I do it alone I won't make it.

The call of the void is coming from the balcony.
"L'appel du vide."
So now I let my fate take over
And as I sink into the consequence below,
This is how far we go.
This is how far we go.

So now I let my fate take over
And as I sink into the consequence below,
This is how far we go.
This is how far we go.

Face forward falling straight for the pavement,
Mouth open catching death just to taste it.
Twist my body to align with the stars,
This is my favorite part.
This is my favorite part:
Suspended close to earth but very far.
This is my favorite part.
Once we touch the ground we forget who we are.

I guess I finally had the courage to go away.
The promises we made were made hollowly.
Sometimes you'd reassure me we'd be okay.
But you'd always leave.





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  1. a.... b....

    It was like yesterday, Look how time Flies

  2. A.... R....

    holy shit it's like my teenage years are hitting me in the face

  3. d.... r....

    it's a crime this band nor dgd has ever been on the radio...

  4. E.... D....

    I’m sad that this how sad I was to find this song as my only Release I was a broken dark piece of work I’m glad I was saved the answer will come love is out there guys

  5. T.... F....

    I listen to this song to motivate me to study. I need to stop taking the shortcuts in life

  6. B.... I....

    "This is my favorite part."

  7. k.... ....

    idkw but i didn't think drew was into thia kinda of music but i like it

  8. l.... b....

    thanks, drew

  9. s.... ....

    the instrumental version of this song was in the outro of a drew gooden video. i was instantly entranced. i'm so thankful i was able to discover this band. instantly their music makes me feel a type of way. it's amazing.

    s.... ....

    Wow that's cool I watch a bit of drew Gooden but didn't know he listened to this band

    s.... ....

    McSpiderMan I guess he’s into the progressive post-hardcore scene in general ‘cause I saw him comment on a song off HTS’s last album.

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    @John Alveraz who's hts

    s.... ....

    @John Alveraz nvm hail the sun

    s.... ....

    OH MY GOD ME TOO! USED SHAZAM

  10. M.... ....

    The raw emotion of this song is almost overwhelming.

  11. A.... P....

    Everything Kurt Travis touches turns to gold

  12. D.... ....

    Powder to the People 2

  13. L.... ....

    OMG The lyrics, the melody, the progression, and this BURST OF EMOTIONS AT 4:43, the BEST song of their album!!

  14. J.... P....

    Damn, man, the ending of this song just hits me so hard.
    What a great band.

  15. B.... C....

    I can't count how many times this song has saved my life.

  16. T.... 2....

    Amazing song!

  17. M.... T....

    Thanks for making me actually cry while going through a tough morning, lol.

  18. G.... ....

    Such a beautiful song

  19. S.... V....

    this song is nuts

  20. G.... ....

    Wow this song is perfect

  21. T.... J....

    Reminds me of Being As An Ocean

  22. B.... H....

    Reminds me of Being As An Ocean..just less hardcore

  23. Y.... F....

    Someones gonna scream at me for this, but am I wrong in saying that the vocals about 3 minutes in totally sound like Prelude of Light? Which actually arguably makes this song hit EVEN harder, depending on how you take it...

  24. g.... f....

    THIS IS A BOP

  25. R.... N....

    This is how you build tension.

  26. �.... ....

    I don't know if intentional or not, but if anyone's wondering, kuroi means black in Japanese.

    �.... ....

    Satoko Tanabe look up the reason for the song name

    �.... ....

    I guess it's about a ledge that leads to death

  27. b.... D....

    Good thing they got rid of that Kurt guy am I right?

    b.... D....

    big D were u being sarcastic?

    b.... D....

    LOL You think Kurt was the reason for the musical change? You're in denial, bub. It's all Fronz and Corey. Kurt is just an average singer who was just there.

    b.... D....

    Franzino can't sing like Kurt and neither can Corey as we've seen from the Trainwreck of the DIVISI tour.. the band lost all rating whenever Kurt left so he seems rather crucial

  28. E.... A....

    These guys are raw art man. Some of the best musicians out there

  29. V.... ....

    Just got the Polyphia album Muse on vinyl for my birthday and included was this album. Incredible.

  30. D.... P....

    I feel hella bad for Kurt, that sucks what kinda happened to him

    D.... P....

    +David Passafume I dont know if this is a reason to feel bad for kirt or a reason to feel good for kurt and A lot like birds.

    D.... P....

    +David Passafume Kurt never has been the stick around forever kind of guy. Kurt just wants to be himself musically. His solo career is much more important.

    D.... P....

    i agree but kurt has done wonderful things with groups he has been with

    D.... P....

    Tbh kurt didnt seem as into it in the last days of dgd and he was drilling cowboy killers to the point where most high notes he couldnt do, but he's still one of the coolest and most talented dudes out there and i wish him luck on anything he touches

    D.... P....

    Royal Coda my dudes.

  31. a.... ....

    I hope Matt Coate can live up to this..

    a.... ....

    +akulahirpada1993 just saw 'em. he does. :)

    a.... ....

    +akulahirpada1993 i was understanding the the band is going in a very different direction.

    a.... ....

    fuck man

  32. B.... C....

    how tf does this song have ANY dislikes at all?? it's incredible. I get chills every time I listen to it..

    B.... C....

    I actually accidentally disliked this oops my bad😅

    B.... C....

    for shame smh..

    B.... C....

    +Brittany Caron but I made it right by liking it so it's ok😄👍🏽

    B.... C....

    go away brittany

    B.... C....

    +Andrew Hagan go away andrew

  33. A.... S....

    Last line hits the feels

    A.... S....

    The whole song hits the feels 4 me m8

  34. s.... ....

    is this la dispute?

    s.... ....

    +sfbsucks no, it's something better

  35. k.... ....

    Seeing this live the other night was amazing. <3

  36. S.... K....

    Make everything happen

  37. S.... ....

    L'appel du vide (the call of the void), they included this in the lyrics. I love this band. And for those of you wondering this French phrase describes the strange feeling of wanting to jump off when in a high place.

    S.... ....

    +Sasis321 I'll be seeing them in December as well!

    S.... ....

    +Gauge Stibbs What a coincidence cx. I hope you enjoy them as much as I plan to.

    S.... ....

    +Sasis321 +Gauge Stibbs Hah, no way! Me too! :D

    S.... ....

    +Gavin Ferguson Damn cx So many people are seeing them cx

    S.... ....

    how was it

  38. J.... J....

    The beat reminds me of powder to the people by dgd

    J.... J....

    +Janine Johnson ye boy

    J.... J....

    +Janine Johnson You must not play the drums

    J.... J....

    +1missing I think he means the repetitive bass

    J.... J....

    +Janine Johnson IT'S THE SAME SINGER! :D

    J.... J....

    Janine Johnson umm thats a basic beat . Rofl . You new to music?

  39. S.... S....

    "L'appel du vide." Damn that's deep

  40. D.... S....

    a lot like dead wives :(

  41. C.... W....

    This song both depresses the ever-lasting fuck out of me yet is also easily one of my favourites by this band, maybe even ever.
    As someone who spent their entire childhood moving at least every 2-3 years until 8th grade, I still have issues being able to connect to one place as home... and this album speaks to me so hard because of that.

  42. A.... ....

    They need to make a music video for this song

  43. u.... ....

    Kuroi Ledge deserves music video!!!

    u.... ....

    It deserves every award there

  44. S.... W....

    saw these dudes in salt lake city in april. they put on my favorite set i've ever seen.

  45. J.... M....

    The beginning hooked me in!! But dammit, the rest disappointed me :/

    J.... M....

    @Autumn Sky
    It was quite the opposite for me.

    J.... M....

    @Autumn Sky Except it's all good?

    J.... M....

    Same at first. Then I came back almost a year later *now*, and gave it another shot. Lyrically beautiful and a musical masterpiece. Delicious song overall.

  46. P.... M....

    This is what I interpret from the album cover, each song can be represented around the house and the smoke. In Trances: the No Solicitors sign on the front porch. No Nature: I haven't figured that one out I think it's the devilish faces coming from the smoke. No Nurture: I'm guessing it's the parents with the tv set im not sure. Next To Ungodliness: the boy looking into the mirror inside the bathroom. Connector: not sure about this one Myth of Lasting Sympathy: the childhood memories above the house(the stuffed bear, baseball mitt, and 8 ball) Hand Over Mouth: The bedroom Kuroi Ledge: the balcony. Recluse: The brown recluse spider above the house as well. Shaking of the Frame: the entire house with the chaos and mishap surrounding it.

    P.... M....

    Connector would have to do with him looking in the mirror because the songs about self expectance. I love you're interpretation on the album though, it changed my outlook! Good thinking :)

    P.... M....

    +Post Moer Connector is the spine sticking out of the window.

    P.... M....

    +Post Moer Can you shut the fuck up seriously how old are you

    P.... M....

    +KPYY33 whoa what, why are you so aggressive? It's just his interpretation, chill out...

    P.... M....

    For those that are curious after reading this:

    In Trances: Doorbell/ Porch
    No Nature: Basement
    No Nurture: Living Room
    Next to Ungodliness: Bathroom
    Connector: Hallway
    Myth of Lasting Sympathy: Closet
    Hand Over Mouth, Over and Over: Bedroom
    Kuroi Ledge: Balcony
    Recluse: Attic
    Shaking of the Frame: Spare room

    Full track-by-track interview here:
    https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/track-by-track-a-lot-like-birds-no-place

  47. D.... R....

    this is fucking sick. where have this been all my life. or at least the 2 years it took for me to find it.

  48. S.... ....

    this is.. a really good song. isn't it

    S.... ....

    +xXnotyourheroXx see.. there are these things called "synchronicities" you just happen to make this comment, 5 months later, on this particular night, when i happen to be going through what i am right now.. leading me to this song, in this instance right now.. even 30 minutes prior, when certain things were running through my mind.. hiding from what we feel is a mistake, at the same time, its senseless to ignore what those feelings really mean. or why they would even occur to begin with.

    S.... ....

    +Swansen03 I want whatever you are on right now.

    S.... ....

    +Soulless Jack pretty ironic really.. those words i wrote 8 months ago couldn't be more valid for my life right now. but i had forgotten i had written them..

  49. E.... C....

    this song is amazing i love ALLB

  50. V.... L....

    which room is this based on 

    V.... L....

    @Richard Levick the lyrics are the artists story

    V.... L....

    @Richard Levick
    They did a track by track with AP when the album first released. It pretty well explains everything.

    V.... L....

    wants to find that

    V.... L....

    @Michael Perrella It goes a lot deeper. The track by track goes more in depth and talks about the instrumentals as well.

    V.... L....

    Here's a track-by-track explanation from Cory and Michael
    http://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/track-by-track-a-lot-like-birds-no-place?

  51. T.... M....

    Sleep deprivation + this song = insanity. 

    T.... M....

    I remember months ago just blasting this at 2-3 in the morning because my insomnia just kept me in my head and this song just freed it for real... あリガト ALLB..

    T.... M....

    +Elijah Radt insomnia is a response to a life lived in disregard. i'm not saying this as an outside observer, or some detached point of view, i'm saying this because i know, because i couldn't sleep for a few months. then i quit my job, stopped giving a fuck, let people, whoever, family, friends, whatever, think what they want, but. my point, you can't deny what you know inside. thats fucking pointless. what we feel is the only thing that is real, nothing that is projected onto you from the external means a damn thing. thats just how it is in the world. what i'm trying to convey is that, there is something within you that is trying to tell you you need to fix/correct/change/right/true/balance; something in your life, and you can't sleep because there is something within you desperately trying to show you this, pleading for you to listen, to stop what doing to you. it doesn't matter.. as long as the stimulus stops, it doesn't matter, just remove/heal it. for anyone even if not for you.

    T.... M....

    Doritofan lel... wtf are you even doing here?? I mean, are you even listening to the music??

    T.... M....

    Laughing out loud only affirms this notion. XD

    T.... M....

    i never been high but i feel like this would be a song to listen to if you were doing that

  52. H.... A....

    That was fucking magical.

  53. T.... P....

    @PunchedPeach72 I respect your opinion, but if you took a second to think, it would be a lot more beneficial if you explained your reasoning. I can barely accept your opinion, because this music to me helps me make sense of my reality and for you to just drop a  thought like "This isn't anything great", it makes me wonder did you really listen to the song, or did they not meet your hyped expectations?

  54. C.... C....

    i keep telling myself i cant listen to this until THE COOOOOOL AIIIRRR BRINGS ME BACKKK

  55. i.... ....

    The bass is sexy as fuck and there are more differences than similarity as compared to DGD

    i.... ....

    its a good ass song, but its still like dgd, butt thats a good thing, and the originality is still there, so yeah, amazing

    i.... ....

    I say it's like dgd for the same reason it's like hail the sun, Stolas sianvar and all those newer swan bands. It's all like a progressive post hardcore style like fall of troy had sex with circa survive. The songs have structure but it's not your basic verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse setup. Been super into all these guys lately.

    i.... ....

    +ilostmyhair The bass is sexy as fuck because it's Michael Franzino.

    i.... ....

    +ilostmyhair Kurt Travis from Dance Gavin Dance is the clean vocalist of this band

    i.... ....

    @Victor Moonlight That's how I found this band lol

  56. M.... K....

    i think he sounds like johnny craig a bit! i like the song:)

  57. A.... F....

    Emarosa and A Lot Like Birds are my 2 favorite bands especially Bradley the new singer for Emarosa

  58. S.... S....

    i always knew michael was better than jeremy at guitar

  59. A.... W....

    The drummer in this band kicks ass

  60. c.... ....

    Whatever man, i don't need that junkie bitch. Have fun with your xanex and pissing the bed.

    c.... ....

    be strong

    c.... ....

    Fuck yeah 

    c.... ....

    @chinfinginner yhea, tell her.

  61. J.... ....

    A Lot Like Birds cures everything that's wrong with the world, just for a moment.

  62. V.... R....

    Is it so wrong that people think this sounds like DGD? I mean that's their opinion and they are allowed to have it. Vocals aside, there are times in the songs I hear DGD, but other times I don't. Nothing wrong with that.

    V.... R....

    @Brenda Renee I know. The guitars sound similar to DGD at times to me.

    V.... R....

    @Brenda Renee Yeah they all have that soulish sound and funk sound at times and still keeping that rock/ post hardcore sound.

    V.... R....

    theres nothing wrong with it, just that literally 90% of the comments on this album are about that... its taking away from people talking about the art itself

    V.... R....

    @Michael Goelz Then I suggest not looking through the comments.

  63. J.... 1....

    you get a song like this like once every 10 years

    J.... 1....

    Jubez 187 then you hear the whole album and your like *albums like this come once ever 30 years* lol

  64. T.... V....

    does anyone get a 'circa survive' vibe off this or is it just me... i saw a lot like birds accidentally at warped and i really enjoyed their set even though i didn't know any of their songs :p also i got a contact high from the guy next to me so there's that

    T.... V....

    3 years too late but yes i get hella circa vibes. same with tides of man

  65. E.... C....

    :o I have stumbled upon wonder....

  66. k.... m....

    i almost compared these guys to underoath/thursday but then his vox were too bad to do so.

  67. Z.... S....

    I actually love the lyrics to this song. They're so good!

  68. T.... ....

    DGD + La Dispute? been looking for where Kurt went after DGD, didnt know HE was the singer of alot like birds.

    T.... ....

    Greetings from the future,
    Check out Royal Coda, Will Swan also plays guitar there.

  69. a.... ....

    Guitar and vocals pulled me in right away.

    need to hear more noww....

  70. N.... ....

    No one is alone. Not really. We're all together on the ledge.

  71. J.... ....

    Took a while for this song to hit me. Like about 40 listens. Wow. The feels are strong here.

    J.... ....

    I am amazed that you actually listened to a song you thought you didn't like approximately 40 times lol. That's impressive dude. What kept making you come back to listen to it again?

    J.... ....

    @SOTWfuntime I just didn't really get where this song was going and how it related to the rest of the album. The lyrics told a story I couldn't I really couldn't read (figuratively speaking). But once I was able to read and understand, man the song meant so much more. That funky intro that I found so dull at first made my heart drop a bunch of times after a while. I listened to the album a lot so when I had enough of my favorites on the album, I played more attention to this song. And once I understood that the song was talking about suicide and the"if I do it alone I won't make it" I think part, I started balling and just loved this song. I tend to switch favorites on albums a lot.

  72. E.... E....

    This is one amazing band, and one amazing song! I'm so stoked that I found these guys, we need more music like this!!

    E.... E....

    Listen to their album from front to back. Totally worth it.

  73. D.... T....

    2:59 ----- amazing

  74. R.... ....

    They are nothing like dgd besides the fact of Kurt. Listen to the music more deeply people

  75. R.... ....

    They are nothing like dgd besides the fact of Kurt. Listen to the music more deeply people

  76. m.... ....

    IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS, IVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR KURTS MUSIC FOREVER.

    Anyways people giving this hate for saying it's "copying DGD" aren't entirely wrong. The upbeat tones etc are like DGD and the vocals obviously because Kurt, but they are a very different band
    Go listen to any DGD record and lyrically and even instrumentally a lot like birds is different..plus the self title and happiness had Kurt's touches regardless. I can tell this band is gonna be more "deep" than DGD is, with the playfully nature of some of DGD's songs, like pounce bounce or thug city, etc.

    m.... ....

    @mustbjordan This band is way more technical than DGD. Instrumentally and lyrically.

    m.... ....

    the upbeat tones are something that loads of bands do its not a trait of dgd. plus this band is miles better than dgd and thats saying a lot because i love dgd

    m.... ....

    RIP.
    DIVISI was good for what it was imo, at least Kurt is still doing a thousand side projects... Hopefully Royal Coda will be "the one".

  77. M.... T....

    Kinda boring

  78. J.... J....

    This reminds of La Dispute

    J.... J....

    Not at all... dude what are you thinking??

    J.... J....

    @Juan Sitan Just like the spoken word parts and like around 2:00 and 3:30-4:00 kinda reminds me of La Dispute's poetic vocal style

  79. S.... S....

    "Face forward falling straight for the pavement, mouth open catching death just to taste it. Twist my body to align with the stars, this is my favorite part. This is my favorite part: suspended close to earth but very far. This is my favorite part. Once we touch the ground we forget who we are." I was thinking about these lyrics as I was riding the bus home from work today. I started tearing up. They are so brilliant.

  80. S.... B....

    Great!!

  81. L.... E....

    this song holds my most prized most beloved quote from anything :P 

    L.... E....

    What is it

    L.... E....

    we have to know

  82. P.... F....

    to anyone who says that this sounds like dgd well no shit two albums included the same singer and this song has a similar beat to power to the people, with that said it does not mean that they are dgd and the fact that kurt and dgd broke up does not take away from this band but just like how d.r.u.g.s. sounded like chiodos it is kurts style that is getting them exposure if you enjoy it if not then fuck off the same thing happened to emarosa and lmtf its music it is made to change and evolve and allb is one of the best bands right now in my opinion 

  83. S.... C....

    This is the best song on the new album. Love it so much.

  84. G.... ....

    This band fills many gaps and holes.

  85. S.... ....

    so glad he's not writing lyrics about relationships and breakups anymore. also, ssoooo sweet the lack of chorus.

    S.... ....

    Not trying to start anything but I gotta say these lyrics are up to interpretation.. I can see where it could draw lines to an old relationship.. Some might see it draw lines to a friend or family quarrel. Or even and internal issue with himself. But yeah..

    S.... ....

    @This Epic Life ?????

    but, on other things

    are you saying the words and structure travis used was simply to relate a feeling?

    if thats the case, what i'm trying to say has even more reason. this issue is painful, yes, but is waayy to overemphasized in our society. 

    lower definition(band) is my example of neutral deliveries of ideas relating feelings to relationships(however, its probably because in a way similar to what i'm suggestion. a relationship is only a relationships while it is one, once its no longer that thing(relating, however long that occurs), it devolves into a mess..

    I doubt thats whats going no though. I'm not getting down on travis anyway. but these lyrics are just about him being upset about his girlfriend, or ex rather. music is such a vehicle for amazing things. in the times of the internet, it is very easy to drown out the amazing and important, with conformity.

    does that mean you have to interpret these lyrics literally? nope. i do that often enough, projection onto my own meaning over whatever is being implied, doing that constantly is a mistake however.

    S.... ....

    Like I said.. its open to interpretation.. We are free to interpret it in our own way. 

    S.... ....

    @This Epic Life yeah, again, thats fine, but, thats not the norm, thats the exception. you are entirely missing my point. but thats all i'm saying on this

    S.... ....

    I get what you mean. Even if this song is about a relationship it's damn well wrtten and not done in a super obvious way. 

  86. 1.... ....

    If Kurt Travis made love to my girlfriend l wouldn't even be mad. I'd make them do it again so l could listen. 

  87. J.... M....

    Kurt Travis is such a good singer 

  88. S.... J....

    This cool song takes me back...

  89. M.... J....

    I ended this song with a sore stomach and shakes... Totally worth it *rapes replay button*.

    M.... J....

    gnarly lyrics hey

  90. M.... N....

    absolutely beautiful

  91. M.... B....

    so many chills

  92. l.... b....

    Amazing I can't stop listening to it

  93. D.... ....

    Read the lyrics to this. It left me in tears. Really really strong lyricism. It's like passionate poetry. 

    D.... ....

    Same here, it summarizes my life these past 4 years perfectly. I have been cheated on numerous time which have left me confused, broken and just simply lost in life in different ways (I wont put my lifestory here, just felt like sharing) I got a new girlfriend now that is abit older than me and she is so supportive of me and just showers me with a love I've never really felt in this way. But I cant accept her love, I feel to scared. (Sorry for the sharing.) Take care man haha. My point is: This song is so beautiful.

    D.... ....

    @Jonathan Jariani don't be scared of accepting the feelings of someone who loves you. You might regret it otherwise.

    D.... ....

    i read a review from the band about what each song meant and they said this song is essentially about suicide. i cried a little

    D.... ....

    @Shawn Mills
    Yah well you don't need a review to know its about that!!! Jumping off a building with your mouth open doesnt normal end well!!

  94. V.... ....

    I really don't like it when people compare DGD and A Lot Like Birds, they're both their own things, they may be similar, but they are very much their own bands and really shouldn't be compared in the first place

  95. c.... ....

    Not sure what it is about this song, I get chills and this strange feeling every time but I love it.