La Dispute - A Letter - Audiotree Live 

The guitarist is seriously master of tension, the band somehow finds a way to accent every word Jordan speaks so eloquently bursting with emotion. Every chord and minor scale they utilize suits the aggression and anxiety so well. They sound so tight and so crisp live and that’s how you know they’re a good band. This song is so heart wrenching and yet so soothing somehow.

one of the most relatable la dispute songs for me

This entire album sounds like it was torn from my mind. It's scary and upsetting and I love it.

"I've never spent a lot on finding a remedy. I guess I figured that it hurt for a reason, I guess that's why I've always turned to writing it down. Not just in stories, but the letters in between."

i'm drunk, and hanging out with my best bro near 2 in the morning the day after his birthday. this song means the most to both of us and im so god damn thankful for the sound wave that this makes for us. La dispute's creativity in words really connects with our friendship and what we have been through. I remember in the recent(ish) show that la dispute had at ATL at the masquerade....we both told each other we had sweat and tears mixed with our skin cells when he started "A Letter" off. I can't express it enough that the pain, the happiness, the sorrow, the strength we feel with LA dispute's portrayal of "feelings" we really take to heart. forgive me im 10+ shots in at my 2 best friends birthdays, so if i dont make much sense, i apologize. we have jack daniels and hypnotize at our disposal. and we're reflecting on our frioendship and love for music and people in general, its somewhere around 2 in the morning we've been drinking and having a fun time with vudei games and music since 9pm(ish). I can't thank La Dispute enough for the strength and love they have helped us grow. Everyone who has commented on this and has shown/expressed their love, I'm here for you and hope you are doing great!! random as fuck i know, im kind of a "nobody" who has been around youtube for as long as its been around but has an account thats no where near as old as it should be because i used to suck at keeping emails intact and stuff. We are all beautiful in our own way and everyone of you who thoroughly enjoys them even the slightest i hope your future is bright and im here for in any way possible...including the ones who dislike them, i hope for you to eventually understand the heart that is truly visible in each and every one of their songs. forgive my long post im wasted beyond comparison and have struggled to keep a read-able comment for everyone. Me and my best friend have been letting out emotions and talking to each other. A well needed talk, I encourage all who have interest in them to truly feel their hearts and know the direction of their personal symphony to have help in figuring out who they really are. You are beautiful, I believe in you and so does everyone of La Dispute, the only limit you have is the border of your imagination.

I used to think I was the only one who feels this fuckin way

Everybody wants a reason for everything. It’s so much easier with someone or something to blame. I’ve always struggled at the root of the problem. Has it been absence or my constant lack of defense? I’ve never spent a lot on finding a remedy. I guess I figured that it hurt for a reason. I guess that’s why I’ve always turned to writing it down. Not just in stories, but the letters in between. And I guess that’s why it haunts the pages of everything- to self-examine. I think the thing is that I shut off from everything. From friends and family and my own ambitions. From having fun. I just shut off from everything. Self-defeating? Yeah, probably. But I don’t know that I had total control over it. And I’m not sure it even matters why. Sometimes things happen and you can’t do anything. Plus, I’m the only one who deals with it anyway. So if everyone could do me a favor and just put their fingers down I’d-and keep your mouths- Sorry. I know I seem angry. I’m not, I…I promise. I just know I did this to me. And I will deal with it accordingly. And I don’t need opinions from those never a part of it. Don’t need them pointing out my problems, they’re mine. Don’t need reminders, I know better than anyone. And yeah, I know, I should be finding another way. I know that I should be out seeking a substitute. But just forgetting never really made sense to me. So I haven’t been. Do I feel embarrassed about it? I think you know the answer to that. I think you’d probably feel a little bit embarrassed for me, wouldn’t you? I know I should’ve moved on ages ago, been happy already, but it’s never been that easy for me. Or maybe it was me that made it so hard. I know I’ve only ever tried a handful of times to sever this thing torturing me. It never got me anywhere, with anyone. No friendship or hobby, no lover’s bed worked. But looking back I maybe never tried hard enough, and it is my fault. Maybe I never tried at all

This song talks about depression in such an honest way, I get exactly where you're coming from. Helped me too.

His voice is is so amazing :O So much emotion coming through all the time *o* this isnt just music, this is fucking art

I'm pretty sure these lyrics are the most I've ever identified with in a song. holy fuck. this is forever my anthem now.

This song is just perfect. The lyrics, the vocals, music, everything.

God, La dispute literally gives me goose bumps every time.

Brad is simply a phenomenal drummer.

Loved this band for ages. None of my friends understand why I like music like this. Each to their own I guess..

when i listen to this song, and no one else is around, is the only time i cry

How I love the lyrics of this song. Is imposible to not feel touch by them.

These lyrics are amazing

The guitar at 2:14 is amazing. I love la dispute so much. I don't just say people or bands have saved me but La Dispute has saved me and I'm so thankful I found out about them from the youtube howsenslessdeath howpreciouslife

this is (and probably for a long time) my favourite song

Saw them live last week at a small venue and it was amazing. These guys really focus on the crowd and it gets so emotional. Love them forever

This is my favorite song of all time. So honest and beautifully done

Absolutely beautiful.

Still gets to me every time.

Vocals are tiiiight.

Rollong on the floor crying and dying to this

This is so raw, I love them so very much🖤

2:20-2:30 is so heartwrenchingly beautiful

These sessions are amazing

y'all are amazing

So good.

Its 2.24am Nothing sound better than this.. Summing up my whole. Life in 3.min

Keeping me alive and keeping me sober thank u la dispute

Gets me every time

this song hits me with the feels hard but I love it

This song reminds me of a good friend.

so good..

So good..........

Hell yeah this is fucking art!

yes please

This song relates to every other problem I have :c

Must be hard to express the emotion on an older song for them. They dont have the same thoughts and feelings when they first wrote this and other songs.

The rhythm guitar from 2:13 onwards is beautiful

Sweet riffs

thanks bones!

this sounds just as good as the cd recording

thank you

Easily my favorite on the album.

0 dislikes! Great job!

Crying.

Everybody wants a reason for everything. It's so much easier with someone or something to blame. I've always struggled at the root of the problem. Has it been absence or my constant lack of defense? I've never spent a lot on finding a remedy. I guess I figured that it hurt for a reason, I guess that's why I've always turned to writing it down. Not just in stories, but the letters in between. And I guess that's why it haunts The pages of everything-to self-examine. I think the thing is that I shut off from everything. From friends and family and my own ambitions. From having fun. I just shut off from everything. Self-defeating? Yeah, probably. But I don't Know that I had total control over it. And I'm not sure it even matters why. Sometimes things Happen and you can't do anything. Plus, I'm the only one who deals with it anyway. So if Everyone could do me a favor And just put their fingers down I'd-and keep your mouths Sorry. I know I seem angry. I'm not, I I promise. I just know I did this to me. And I will deal with It accordingly. And I don't need opinions from those never a part of it. Don't need them pointing Out my problems, they're mine. Don't need reminders I know better than anyone. And yeah, I know, I should be finding another way. I know that I should be out seeking a Substitute. But just forgetting never really made sense to me. So I haven't been. Do I feel embarrassed about it? I think you know the answer to that. I think you'd probably feel a Little bit embarrassed for me, wouldn't you? I know I should've moved on ages ago, been happy already, But it's never been that easy for Me. Or maybe it was me that made it so hard. I know I've only ever tried a handful of times To sever this thing torturing me. It never got me Anywhere, with anyone. No friendship or hobby, no lover's bed worked. But looking back I Maybe never tried hard enough, And it is my fault. Maybe I never tried at all.

2:55 .......................................................

Dem feels :(

2:35 That Bass!! :P

Is there any guitar tabs for this?

.., If 1 to 3 Equaled to point, "A" To what point, "B" might be.. One of three and I don't know how to explain.. Quality.

the tobacco burst looks like a gibson les paul traditional pro, the red one looks like a gibson les paul special or a limited run studio

1:49 gets to me everytime

He makes my stomach sink. In a good way I mean haha

oh Jordan I am so in love with you oh my you're so perfect

I need a hug :'(

SESH

Anyone know what kind of guitar that is playing lead??

2:23 from 150% to like 15% :O

So I haven't been...

Spotify uploading these made me think they were new recordings. Knew they sounded familiar lol

We have issues.

That moment when you run out of weed lmao

That song literary kills me

@Jade: they're both Les Paul :)

Man, 2:22 hits like a fucking truck.

La Dispute is like the original version of Twenty One Pilots. La is just so beautiful

and it is my fault

Everybody wants a reason for everything. It’s so much easier with someone or something to blame. I’ve always struggled at the root of the problem. Has it been absence or my constant lack of defense? I’ve never spent a lot on finding a remedy. I guess I figured that it hurt for a reason. I guess that’s why I’ve always turned to writing it down. Not just in stories, but the letters in between. And I guess that’s why it haunts the pages of everything- to self-examine. I think the thing is that I shut off from everything. From friends and family and my own ambitions. From having fun. I just shut off from everything. Self-defeating? Yeah, probably. But I don’t know that I had total control over it. And I’m not sure it even matters why. Sometimes things happen and you can’t do anything. Plus, I’m the only one who deals with it anyway. So if everyone could do me a favor and just put their fingers down I’d-and keep your mouths- Sorry. I know I seem angry. I’m not, I…I promise. I just know I did this to me. And I will deal with it accordingly. And I don’t need opinions from those never a part of it. Don’t need them pointing out my problems, they’re mine. Don’t need reminders, I know better than anyone. And yeah, I know, I should be finding another way. I know that I should be out seeking a substitute. But just forgetting never really made sense to me. So I haven’t been. Do I feel embarrassed about it? I think you know the answer to that. I think you’d probably feel a little bit embarrassed for me, wouldn’t you? I know I should’ve moved on ages ago, been happy already, but it’s never been that easy for me. Or maybe it was me that made it so hard. I know I’ve only ever tried a handful of times to sever this thing torturing me. It never got me anywhere, with anyone. No friendship or hobby, no lover’s bed worked. But looking back I maybe never tried hard enough, and it is my fault. Maybe I never tried at all