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
Moonlight
500 Miles To Memphis Lyrics
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True love prevails and always will in the end
I wanna be a part of this strange and distant world
Play the role of the boy that ends up with the girl
Please, take a chance with me?
We can turn off the back road
Keep the lights low
anything we do under that moonlight
Unlike the films I see
They don't happen to you
They don't happen to me
I curse the day I ever had hope
I'm just set up for a let down
I should have never played these cards that I have been dealt
I wanna fold, I just want out
Please, take a chance with me?
We can turn off the back road
Keep the lights low
We can crank up the radio and nobody will know
anything we under that moonlight
We drink and fight and the hate just grows
But we do it all the time and everybody knows
all the things we do under that moonlight
The song "Moonlight" by 500 Miles To Memphis is about the desire for a "picture perfect love" like the ones seen in movies, but realizing that it is not as easy or perfect as it seems. The singer wants to be a part of this idealistic world and play the role of the boy who ends up with the girl. However, they also have doubts and insecurities about their own chances for love and a happy ending. The chorus expresses the desire to escape reality for a moment and be with someone under the moonlight, where anything is possible and nobody else can judge them.
The second verse shows the contrast between the fantasy of movies and the harsh reality of life. The singer feels like they are always set up for disappointment and should have never had hope to begin with. They want to give up and fold, but still long for a chance at love. The bridge talks about the things that happen under the moonlight, both good and bad, and the fact that everyone knows about them. It's a seemingly secret world, but not really.
Overall, "Moonlight" is a song that explores the tension between the desire for a perfect love story and the acceptance of reality. It acknowledges the allure of escaping into a fantasy world, while also recognizing the flaws and challenges of real relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture perfect love is a major motion picture on the big screen
The idea of perfect love that is portrayed in movies is an unrealistic expectation of what love is supposed to be like.
True love prevails and always will in the end
Despite the unrealistic expectations set by movies, true love really does exist and will always win in the end.
I wanna be a part of this strange and distant world
A world where love always prevails seems distant and unattainable, but the desire to be a part of it remains.
Play the role of the boy that ends up with the girl
The desire to be a part of a perfect love story, where the boy always ends up with the girl, is strong, even if it is just a role to play.
Please, take a chance with me?
Asking for a chance at a real relationship that could potentially lead to true love.
We can turn off the back road
Leaving behind the usual path, and potentially taking a risk and trying something new.
Keep the lights low
Creating a more intimate, private setting for a moment of connection or affection.
We can crank up the radio and nobody will know
Taking advantage of the freedom and privacy that comes from being alone and in a remote location to do things you wouldn't normally do.
anything we do under that moonlight
Whatever happens here under the moonlight is kept between us and is not meant for public consumption.
Unlike the films I see
Real life is not like the movies, where everything is perfect and works out in the end.
They don't happen to you
The perfect love stories that are portrayed in movies are not attainable for everyone, and not everyone will have that experience.
They don't happen to me
Again, acknowledging that perfect love is not something that will happen for everyone, including the artist.
I curse the day I ever had hope
The singer has lost faith in the idea of true love and is bitter about ever believing in it in the first place.
I'm just set up for a let down
The singer has come to expect disappointment in relationships and does not have high hopes for any potential future relationships.
I should have never played these cards that I have been dealt
Rather than blaming fate or other people for their current situation, the singer recognizes that they are responsible for some of their own circumstances.
I wanna fold, I just want out
The artist is ready to give up on the idea of love altogether and would rather not even try than continue to be let down.
We drink and fight and the hate just grows
In the absence of love, tension and negative emotions can build up in relationships even when they continue to be pursued.
But we do it all the time and everybody knows
Despite the negative cycle that the relationship seems to be stuck in, it is a pattern that is familiar to everyone and not particularly surprising.
all the things we do under that moonlight
Again, acknowledging that the under-the-moonlight moments are private and not meant for public consumption, but also encompassing all of the negative cycles and behavior patterns that go along with the relationship in question.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.