Previously, the band has received international praise for their ability to satisfy the musical hunger of fans in both country and alternative/punk genres. Right out of the gate, fans will hear dramatic differences from the previous album “Sunshine in a Shot Glass”. 500 Miles To Memphis has re-invented themselves without compromising the blood, sweat, and tears from previous releases, creating an album that’s nothing short of riveting. “We’ve Built Up to NOTHING” has cut after cut of instantly memorable hooks, screaming guitars, Beatles-inspired harmonies, and even a full orchestra. Produced by platinum award-winning producer, Erwin Musper (Scorpions, Van Halen, Def Leppard, David Bowie, Mick Jagger,...), the new cd is being shopped to major record labels, both in the US and internationally... as well as to film/television studios worldwide.
Their previous release, "Sunshine In A Shotglass" (DER-464) on the Deep Elm indie label also produced by Erwin Musper, has already yielded 500 Miles To Memphis tremendous success for the use of their songs in television, from placements on MTV's Nitro Circus and American Movie Classics (AMC) to being featured in countless YouTube "extreme sports" videos by athletes such as Travis Pastrana. Their song "All My Friends Are Crazy" is now part of the Rock Band video game. 500 Miles To Memphis has also received the praise of music journalists worldwide.
Named after the distance from the band's hometown of Cincinnati to Graceland, 500 Miles To Memphis have been reviewed internationally as: "rowdy, insanely catchy”, “heartbreaking”, “inspiring”, and “whiskey-soaked in bittersweet lament”, but don’t be fooled, this is definitely not an alcohol-fueled pity party. Slather on an infectious melody, some bright, brash guitars and a touch of bluegrass fiddle and suddenly tracks about cocaine-addicted friends and coma victims praying for sweet death ring out like the perfect, invigorating remedy for the honky-tonk blues. This band is comfortable in almost any setting, largely because their music--a mix of scrappy country and scorching Rock & Roll--has a magnetic, wide appeal. The Hot Topic kids get juiced on the band's adrenalized live shows, while fans of Classic Country appreciate their true, heartfelt take on vintage C&W. -- Mike Breen, City Beat
Let It Rain
500 Miles To Memphis Lyrics
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Lets set fire to everything in our lives
Start at noon and go all night
We ain't stopping until we see the morning light
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain whiskey and beer, and maybe a little cocaine
You can find me on the floor passed out from the long night before
Hair of the dog, I'll be alright
We're going to do the same thing again tonight
The lyrics of "Let It Rain" by 500 Miles to Memphis is a narrative of the wild, reckless, and carefree lives of young adults who just want to live in the moment and escape reality. The lines "Lets get stoned, ripped and drunk, Let's set fire to everything in our lives" speaks to the want to forget the mundane and the misery that comes along with life's responsibilities. The opening lines of the song sets the tone for the wild party that the singer wants to embark on. The lines "Start at noon and go all night, We ain't stopping until we see the morning light" emphasizes the extent of the party, they don't intend to stop until it’s morning.
The chorus repeats the line "Let it rain, Let it rain, Let it rain whiskey and beer, and maybe a little cocaine" suggesting a desire for a wild night where the alcohol and drugs flow freely. The line "Hair of the dog, I'll be alright" in the second verse is reflective of the culture of using alcohol to get through hangovers from intense parties.
In conclusion, "Let It Rain" is a song that celebrates the euphoria of youthful defiance, wild parties, and escapism. It's a loud and unapologetic song that calls for everyone to let go of their worries, and join the singer on this wild ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets get stoned, ripped and drunk
We want to heavily intoxicate ourselves with drugs and alcohol
Lets set fire to everything in our lives
We want to cause chaos and destruction in our personal lives
Start at noon and go all night
Our partying will start early and last until the morning
We ain't stopping until we see the morning light
We will continue our reckless behavior until daybreak
Let it rain
We welcome the indulgence of our vices with open arms
Let it rain
Our thirst for hedonism is insatiable
Let it rain whiskey and beer, and maybe a little cocaine
We crave drugs and alcohol to feed our desire for excess
You can find me on the floor passed out from the long night before
We fully expect to get blackout drunk and lose control
Hair of the dog, I'll be alright
We plan to cure our hangovers by starting the cycle of drinking and drug use all over again
We're going to do the same thing again tonight
We have no intention of slowing down or changing our destructive behavior
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pmutley
awesome band, just found them. greatness
klatup
I am a new fan & love it!
Will Rogers
LOL Kev you all rock as always homie love it
Alfreado Garcia JR.
Got the chance to see these guys,at river fest. In Davenport Ia. Going to see them again, October 27. At Redstone Room,also in Davenport.Good Stuff....GO 500MFM!!!!
wasabihansen
i love this band, how bad that of 1716 viewers, only one is leaving a comment, and that one it's me, let's go 500mtm, see you next month!