BoomBox is producer/DJ Russ Randolph and singer/songwriter/guitarist Zion Godchaux. This pair of dynamic artists uses their rich musical history and their vision of music and popular culture to deliver a style of music distinctly different from anything heard or seen in music today. This signature sound and show brings live music to a new, elevated level.
BoomBox evolved through the common visualization of a pair of forward thinking artists from diverse musical backgrounds. Raised by supportive and musically inclined parents, both Godchaux and Randolph had an obsession with music at very young ages. Godchaux, who grew up with deeply embedded rock and roll roots, began playing drums at the age of two, and played guitar and wrote his own songs as a teen. During the 90s, Godchaux was a well-received touring DJ based out of the San Francisco area. Randolph began as a young drummer, but it’s what was happening behind the scenes that attracted him most. As much producers as they are musicians, it is Randolph’s understanding of soundscape and Godchaux’s knack for songwriting that keeps BoomBox resonating at higher levels.
Randolph, previously known for his production credits (Rex Foundation, Saliva, Sugarland, Los Lobos, Chuck Berry) crossed paths with Godchaux, while they were recording the Heart of Gold Band album, “At The Table,” with Godchaux’s mother, Donna Jean, formerly of the Grateful Dead. Godchaux had a heavy hand in creating the album through writing and singing as well as playing multiple instruments, while Randolph guided and engineered the album’s development. The rest, they say, is history, and together, Randolph and Godchaux’s talents tear apart previous notions of music and sound as experienced through their debut album “Visions of Backbeat.”
BoomBox originates from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which is recognized openly by the music industry as one of the few areas that remains famous for contributions to popular music. Muscle Shoals is credited with producing some of the most revolutionary styles and creative artists in the history of Rock and Roll. The community holds a vibe that stimulates the development of an unofficially trademarked sound. BoomBox incorporates this rich history into their music, allowing for the grand entrance of a greater style and fusion of Rock and Roll, Vintage Psychedelic and House.
BoomBox’s high-energy show remains the essence of the group. Night after night the group draws people of various ages, musical interests and backgrounds, guiding them on a journey into sound and revelation. The union of Randolph and Godchaux combines a producer/DJ with a vocalist/guitarist in a real-time live format creating a genuine and fulfilling performance for the mind, body and soul.
Midnight on the Run
BoomBox Lyrics
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I almost sent it today
Sometimes it really gets through
Hold on, yeah
For a break
'Cause it's midnight on the run
Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run
The comet stares you right in the eye
Sunrise is so far away
My ride on the train has begun
Stow away in a boxcar of guns
'Cause it's midnight on the run
Yeah it's midnight on the run
Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run
Yeah it's midnight on the run
Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
The song "Midnight on the Run" by BoomBox is a celebration of freedom and the urge to explore. The singer has written a letter, which he almost mailed and expresses his feelings on how sometimes letters work better than physical meetings. The start of the journey is described as the singer takes a train ride somewhere unsure. It's Sunday's midnight, and he is guilty of running away from something, but his raw, adventurous instincts are taking over. The imagery or "stowaway in a boxcar of guns" adds a slightly dangerous edge to the lyrics, as he crafts his own path, regardless of the risks.
The song's title "Midnight on the Run" represents a time of the day where most people are asleep or indoors, but for the singer, it's the peak time to start an adventure. The song's theme is also relevant to those who are at a crossroads and choose to take the path less traveled. The hell-hound on the loose is an analogy for love and possibly a dance with your passions. The phrase "better put 'em on, your dancing shoes" establishes that it's not just any journey; it's one that involves chasing love, passion, and one's dreams.
Overall, "Midnight on the Run" celebrates the fearlessness and resilience that comes when we follow our guts, letting go of expectations and societal norms. It's a song about taking chances and living our lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a letter to you
I composed a letter addressed to you
I almost sent it today
Today, I nearly dispatched it
Sometimes it really gets through
Occasionally, the message I convey reaches its intended recipient
Hold on, yeah
Endure, yes
For a break
In order to take a reprieve
'Cause it's midnight on the run
Because it is the middle of the night and I'm escaping
Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run
Yes, indeed, it is midnight and I am fleeing the scene
The comet stares you right in the eye
The cosmic object gazes directly into your line of sight
Sunrise is so far away
The sun appears to be a considerable distance from my current location
My ride on the train has begun
I have commenced my journey aboard the train
Stow away in a boxcar of guns
I have hidden within a railway freight car containing firearms
Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Love is akin to a demon, unencumbered and unrestrained
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
It would be wise to don your footwear suitable for dancing
Yeah he's coming down after you
Indeed, love is pursuing you aggressively
Out in the street the whole night through
You will be in the public thoroughfare for the entire duration of the night
So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes
He, too, has decided to wear his dancing shoes
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
It would behoove you to wear your dancing shoes
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.