Midnight City
7. M83 Lyrics
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Waiting for the ride in the dark
At night the city grows
Look at the horizon glow
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Following the neon signs
Waiting for a word
Looking at the milky skyline
The city is my church
It wraps me in its blinding twilight
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
The lyrics to "Midnight City" by M83 speak to the nighttime allure of a bustling metropolis. The opening lines describe the anticipation of waiting for transportation amidst the darkness of the city. It's a moment of pause before the excitement of the evening and its opportunities start. As night falls, the city lights up, and the horizon glows, drawing us in with its luminescence. The mood is electric and evocative of the hopeful and adventurous energy we often associate with urban nightlife.
The verses that follow hone in on the journey that lies ahead. The singer describes enjoying a drink in a lounge, following neon signs and waiting for something to happen, anything that might add an extra spark to the night. The skyline is dim but inviting, and the city itself provides a spiritual experience for those who seek it. The energy of this place, that moves and shapes us, is akin to religion. The song is not just about enjoying the moment but also about embracing the transformative power of the city, where the dark and the light, the wait and the journey, are all part of the same experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting in the car
Sitting in the car, not going anywhere at the moment
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting for a trip, at nighttime when it's dark outside
At night the city grows
Throughout the night the city develops and expands
Look at the horizon glow
Observe the bright line where the sky meets the cityscape
Drinking in the lounge
Enjoying beverages while in a public seating area
Following the neon signs
Tracing the path indicated by the glowing signs
Waiting for a word
Awaiting communication or instruction
Looking at the milky skyline
Gazing at the pale, hazy outline of the city against the sky
The city is my church
The urban environment holds a spiritual significance for the artist
It wraps me in its blinding twilight
The city's dimly lit darkness envelops and consumes the artist
Waiting in the car
Sitting in the car, not going anywhere at the moment
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting for a trip, at nighttime when it's dark outside
Waiting in the car
Sitting in the car, not going anywhere at the moment
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting for a trip, at nighttime when it's dark outside
Waiting in the car
Sitting in the car, not going anywhere at the moment
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Waiting for a trip, at nighttime when it's dark outside
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Morgan Grace Kibby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jacklanton
i copy paste this from someone interpretation on songmeaning.
It is an utterly wonderful piece of music which can be interpreted and resonate with your personal way and that is the reason why it is so beautiful. But if you really care what the creator wants to express, pls remember Anthony G. particularly stressed this album as a record and reflection of himself and his course of making music.
As to Midnight City. I think it is rather a reflection on the road of making music. It is not an easy dream to pursuit obviously. So many hardship , frustration but the at same time too much anticipation motivation, and hope from the orgastic future. Give the background at that time he came to LA pursuing his dream The city is the place where he paid too much for this dream to come true. This intimacy with the city he thrives is too strong to him it is too special place to him.
Wait is also my favorite. this music lifts my emotion to the highest level of intensity i have ever experienced. Thank you M83. to let that happen
well...agree..fully agree..
and..thanks M83 to make such a track!
@Mepemepedung
- Launch GTA V
- Wait for the loading to end
- Get on a fast sport car
- Wait till the night
- Go to the road near the beach
- Turn on the radio and choose None Stop Pop
- This song starts
- Drive at the highest speed possible
Still the best feeling 10 years later
@M83
Thanks for voting! Midnight City is BBC Radio 1's A List #10 http://bbc.in/1484FoO
@anthonyramos2159
great song!
@Jacklanton
i copy paste this from someone interpretation on songmeaning.
It is an utterly wonderful piece of music which can be interpreted and resonate with your personal way and that is the reason why it is so beautiful. But if you really care what the creator wants to express, pls remember Anthony G. particularly stressed this album as a record and reflection of himself and his course of making music.
As to Midnight City. I think it is rather a reflection on the road of making music. It is not an easy dream to pursuit obviously. So many hardship , frustration but the at same time too much anticipation motivation, and hope from the orgastic future. Give the background at that time he came to LA pursuing his dream The city is the place where he paid too much for this dream to come true. This intimacy with the city he thrives is too strong to him it is too special place to him.
Wait is also my favorite. this music lifts my emotion to the highest level of intensity i have ever experienced. Thank you M83. to let that happen
well...agree..fully agree..
and..thanks M83 to make such a track!
@vitorix24
No, thank you for bring us your talent. Thanks!
@gregnew1
vitorix24 ye brilliant, ty
@juiceboxmonster
I love you M83!! Thank you for making wonderful music that sets my emotions on fire!
@Mepemepedung
- Launch GTA V
- Wait for the loading to end
- Get on a fast sport car
- Wait till the night
- Go to the road near the beach
- Turn on the radio and choose None Stop Pop
- This song starts
- Drive at the highest speed possible
Still the best feeling 10 years later
@Star_wrld999
Dap me Up cuh
@norbertkazsmer7626
Does it also work on PS3?
@SIGMA.LE0
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