Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art. While McPherson’s songwriting and rock-inspired vocals form the core of Alpha Rev’s music, he is supported by a unique cast of musicians that fill Alpha Rev’s songs with as much classical beauty as American rock. In addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, Alpha Rev boasts a violin and cello that add brilliantly to the band’s sound. Together, Alpha Rev offers up layered, orchestral, melody-driven masterpieces able to turn strangers to super fans in a single listen.
Home schooled in small town Texas, frontman Casey McPherson studied classical piano for 12 years and learned to play guitar left handed after figuring out it only worked when he played it upside down. The first band he started, Endochine, performed with Staind, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pete Yorn and many others. During this time, McPherson lost his father and only brother to suicide. Although Endochine was succeeding on many levels, touring took its toll, eventually leading to the band’s demise. Faced with unimaginable tragedy and the dissolution of his band of five years, Casey began to realize that his music, and his life, needed to take a turn in a more positive direction.
The result was Alpha Rev and its distinctive brand of soulful American rock, full of achingly beautiful melodies, haunting lyrics, and classical beauty. Welling up through all the rich, sonic splendor is a message of hope spun by McPherson and his penchant for perseverance. As Austin’s famous landmark club Antone’s raved on their website “witness [McPherson] in action and you know God made this man to play music.”
Midnight
Alpha Rev Lyrics
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making all the right moves comin
she's got black hair in the middle of the night
leading all like a lamb to a slaughter
she's got snare in the middle of the night
making all the right moves comin
she's got black hair in the middle of the night
leading all like a lamb to a slaughter
when I see your eyes
they cut me loose
all over me now
you cover me now
wanna catch that fire
and be all consumed
all over me now
you cover me now
she's got snare in the middle of the night
making all the right moves comin
she's got black hair in the middle of the night
leading all like a lamb to a slaughter
I should know by now
that it won't end well
but I just can't hide
I'm under your spell
when I see your eyes
you turn me loose
I'm under your spell
I'm under your spell
Alpha Rev’s song Midnight is one that focuses on a girl who is compared to a predator, using her sexuality to entice men and ultimately lead them to a negative end. The repeated line “she’s got snare in the middle of the night, making all the right moves coming” is descriptive of the girl’s cunning ways to trap her prey. Additionally, the repetition of the line “she’s got black hair in the middle of the night” adds to the overall dark and mysterious tone of the song. The line “leading all like a lamb to a slaughter” further emphasizes the comparison of the girl to a predator.
The chorus of the song, which begins with “when I see your eyes, they cut me loose”, suggests that, despite knowing the danger, the singer cannot resist the seduction of the girl. The line “you cover me now, wanna catch that fire and be all consumed” shows that the singer is willing to fully give themselves over to the situation, even if it ultimately leads to a negative outcome. The repetition of “all over me now, you cover me now” provides a sense of passion and surrender.
Overall, Alpha Rev’s Midnight is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into temptation and the seduction of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
she's got snare in the middle of the night
She is playing a trick or trap on someone during the late hours of the night.
making all the right moves comin
She is doing everything correctly to lure someone in.
she's got black hair in the middle of the night
She has dark hair that can be seen during the darkness of the night.
leading all like a lamb to a slaughter
She is leading someone to their imminent destruction like a helpless animal being led to death.
when I see your eyes
The artist is talking directly to the person they are addressing and notes their eyes.
they cut me loose
The singer feels as though they are being freed or released by the person's gaze.
all over me now
The singer is being completely covered by the person's spell or charm.
you cover me now
The person has fully taken control of the artist.
wanna catch that fire
The artist desires to feel the same passion that the person does.
and be all consumed
The artist wants to experience the full extent of the person's influence over them.
I should know by now
The singer acknowledges that they should have learned their lesson in the past.
that it won't end well
The artist recognizes that things will not have a positive outcome.
but I just can't hide
Despite their previous experiences, the singer cannot resist the person's charm.
I'm under your spell
The singer is fully under the control of the person and their charm.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gwhaberlein
Just hit midnight where I am. Time ta jam l3