To date, the band have released three studio albums - Life of the Party (2010), Take One for the Team (2011) and No Apologies (2012). In 2013, the band announced that they would be parting ways with founding vocalist Brad Smith; with Hazell taking over on lead vocals.
Midnight
Heroes For Hire Lyrics
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I never wanted to be scared of you
My hands are tied and my heart beats faster
My visions gone 'casue my eyes are closed
I cant speak 'cause my words are useless
Just turning red as i call for you
My visions gone 'cause my eyes, my eyes are closed
Into the night.
Its like slowly i turn to stone.
The page is turning,
The story untold.
So this is it now im done with thinking
Just turning red as i call for you
My head is weak and im falling down now
Just take my hand as i reach for you
I cannot speak but my words are useless
Just turning red as i call for you
As i call for you
Running forward,
Into the night.
Its like slowly i turn to stone.
The page is turning,
The story untold.
Ive warned you x2
Im running forward
Into the night
As i slowly turn to stone
The page is turning
The story untold
I warned you
The song Midnight by Heroes For Hire tells the tale of a person on a road leading to darkness, possibly in a relationship with someone who they are scared of. They feel helpless, with their hands tied and their heart racing faster. The person is unable to communicate with their partner because their words are useless, and their vision seems to be deteriorating as they call for them. The singer is running forward into the night, possibly attempting to escape from fear and uncertainty, but slowly turning to stone, representing becoming hardened by their experiences.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes this feeling of being trapped in a story that is untold, with a page that continues to turn, and yet the ending is unknown. The singer seems to have given up on thinking as their head is weak, and they fall down, hoping for the comfort of the person they are calling for.
The last lines of the song seem to be a somber warning, perhaps indicating that the singer is aware of impending doom or danger. Overall, the song conveys a sense of fear, uncertainty, and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
This road, it leads to darkness
The path I am on is leading me towards a negative and dangerous direction.
I never wanted to be scared of you
I did not desire to live in fear or intimidation because of you.
My hands are tied and my heart beats faster
I am feeling helpless and experiencing anxiety due to the circumstances I am in.
My visions gone 'casue my eyes are closed
I have lost my ability to see or understand due to my unwillingness to face reality.
I cant speak 'cause my words are useless
I find myself unable to express myself properly and share my thoughts and emotions with others.
Just turning red as i call for you
I become frustrated and overwhelmed as I try to seek help or communicate with you.
Running forward, Into the night.
I am trying to move ahead in life even if it means facing darkness and uncertainties.
Its like slowly i turn to stone.
I feel like I am turning numb and laconic to the experiences and emotions around me.
The page is turning, The story untold.
My life is progressing but I have no idea what the future holds or what challenges I will face.
So this is it now im done with thinking
I am tired of overthinking and analyzing everything that is happening in my life.
My head is weak and im falling down now
I am feeling physically and emotionally weak, experiencing exhaustion and collapsing under the pressure.
Just take my hand as i reach for you
I want someone to support me and hold my hand as I go through this tough phase of my life.
Ive warned you x2
I have cautioned you or someone else about the repercussions of their actions or decisions.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.