Scathing, pulsing, louder than hell, M-16's music is at times bombastic and… Read Full Bio ↴Scathing, pulsing, louder than hell, M-16's music is at times bombastic and scalding yet poetic in style and nature. Unapologetic lyrics sung entirely in Spanish, scream and whisper tales of mortal disillusion, political terror, and the chaos of modern times. A band that firmly believes in substance over style, M-16 is all the angst and frustration of real people channeled through guitars, drums and bass.

In 2001 the band release a video for their track “La Sangre Que Corre En Mis Venas” shot by veteran director David Capurso. The full-length album “Canciones Escritas En El Exilio” soon followed, along with many outings to support the release including tours in Puerto Rico (with VICTIMAS DEL DR CEREBRO), Santo Domingo, and in Houston and Dallas opening for LOS ANGELES DEL INFIERNO.

The song "¿Por Qué No Morir?" was featured in the 2003 film "Particles of Truth"
http://www.particlesoftruth.com/music.html

"La Sangre Que Corre En Mis Venas" was featured on the Asi Suena Emergente 2 de 6, 2005 compilation.

"Raza" was featured in the Boom Magazine promotional CD compilation for the issue of February/March 2006.

"¿Por Qué No Morir?" was featured in the 2006 film "You Tell Me"
http://www.leaveblank.com/ytm/soundtrack.html

On August 13th, M-16 performed at the 2006 “LOCOBAZOOKA” music festival at the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, MA where ALICE IN CHAINS headlined.

In 2007 the band was invited to perform at the DC Latin Rock Fest, The NYC Horror Film Festival, at a fundraiser for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, on FEARLESS MUSIC TV, and to Los Angeles where they performed at the PICO RIVERA SPORTS ARENA for ARKA FEST 2007.

In 2008 the band performs at various GHETTO METAL events, headlines the METAL/HARDCORE/PUNK/FEST, and spends time in the studio tracking their upcoming album.

2009 sees the band performing on the FOX channel's FEARLESS TV program, exposing the group to a large audience of music fans who vote M-16 the best band of the episode. They create and headline the
"VETREANS of the UNDERGROUND" concert in Brooklyn, as well as organize and headline in LAMC's (Latin Alternative Music Conference) first ever Heavy Metal Showcase, featuring bands hand picked by Vocalist Daniel Estrella. The latest album "La Raiz de Todo Poder" is released in August by Mother West Records to much critical acclaim. The group also wins the "Best Metal Band of 2009" award from VOLTAJE magazine.

The song "El Camino" from the album "La Raiz de Todo Poder" is featured in the episode "I'm Ex-Amish" of the popular MTV program, "True Life".

On April 11th 2010, the band realizes the dream of opening for Death Metal Legends BRUJERIA at NYC's iconic Webster Hall. M-16 also shares the stage with Ecuador's legendary progressive outfit, SAL Y MILETO as well as Iraqi Metal masters, ACCRASIACAUDA (from the documentary "Heavy Metal in Baghdad").

Currently the band is composed of original member Daniel Estrella,on bass/vocals, guitarist/bacing vocals Marcos Medina and drummer James Allen dominating their own musical demons! They are playing local shows and working on the next record.

Tonite
M-16 Lyrics

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大切なものばっか
天秤にかけちゃった
AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH
priceless... priceless
やっぱ君が
Where you going, out tonite?
Who you gon be wit tonite?
it's been every night

さまよう街の city lights
キミのために
身を投じてく
程に何故か
心...閉じてく
キミを
説得するの不可能
but... it's for YOU＆I(YOU＆I)
it's for YOU＆I
説明してる暇ない
なんて言う度にいつもFIGHT
喧嘩すんの、避けるための
ウソつく度 DOMINO
倒れてくの、止めようと
すればする程、
怪しむキミから question
WHY WHY WHY
逆に、俺から聞きたい WHY WHY WHY
何で、わかってもらえないの～か
WHY WHY WHY
WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY
WHY WHY WHY WHY?
どんなに忙しい
朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
look at that shining star!
Beautiful tonite! I...I...I...
さあ手を挙げてeverybody
今しかない
君といたい
二度とはない
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite... tonite...
You know what AH AH AH AH...

君のもとへ飛んでいきたい
ほどいてあげたいそのネクタイ
窓の外には
twinkle twinkle lil star
仕事もそろそろそこそこにしたい
時刻は 1:09
「そろそろ終わんない?」って
君からメッセージ
届くオンライン
「僕にはわかんない」
なんて呟けないけど
"Good Night"とか
"Good Bye"とかは聞きたくない
気分はabove the law
(above the law)
like WHO DA BOSS?(WHO DA BOSS?)
見失いそうな時こそ
自分を探そう
What money can buy
全て当たり前
だと思う前に
取り戻そう、キミとのLIFE
他には居るはずない、
you're MINE ALL MINE(ALL MINE)
誰が何言おうと、
you're MINE ALL MINE(ALL MINE)
だって、ここから再スタートして
MINE ALL MINE
MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE
MINE MINE MINE MINE!
どんなに忙しい
朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
look at that shining star!
Beautiful tonite! I... I... I...
さあ手を挙げてeverybody
今しかない
君といたい
二度とはない
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite... tonite...
You know what AH AH AH AH...
大切なものばっか
天秤にかけちゃった
AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH
priceless... priceless
やっぱ君が
どんなに忙しい
朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
look at that shining star!
Beautiful tonite! I...I...I...
さあ手を挙げてeverybody
今しかない
君といたい
二度とはない
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite... tonite...
You know what AH AH AH AH...
大切なものばっか
天秤にかけちゃった
AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH
priceless... priceless
やっぱ君が

Tonite... tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...

Tonite... tonite...
Tonite... tonite...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M-16's song "Tonite" express the longing and desire to be with someone special. The repetition of the phrase "大切なものばっか天秤にかけちゃった" (I've put all the important things on the scales) suggests a feeling of prioritizing this person above all else. The following lines, "Where you going, out tonite? Who you gon be wit tonite? it's been every night さまよう街の city lights" paint a picture of uncertainty and wandering in the city at night, searching for the presence of this person.

The lyrics further delve into the singer's dedication and investment in the relationship, as they express their willingness to give themselves wholeheartedly, but are somehow closing themselves off emotionally. The line "説得するの不可能 but... it's for YOU＆I(YOU＆I)" signifies the seemingly impossible task of convincing this person of their feelings, but they continue to fight for the relationship.

The chorus brings a sense of frustration and questioning, as the singer wonders why their efforts are not understood or reciprocated. The repeated line "WHY WHY WHY" conveys their confusion and a longing for answers. Despite this, they express a desire to be with this person regardless of the challenges, emphasizing that they don't want to miss out on the opportunity for love.

The second verse continues the theme of wanting to be with this person and feeling above the constraints of everyday life. The line "What money can buy 全て当たり前だと思う前に取り戻そう、キミとのLIFE" speaks to the realization that material possessions are trivial compared to the life they could have with this person. The lyrics convey a possessive desire, stating "you're MINE ALL MINE," emphasizing the singer's determination to prioritize this person above all else.

The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and the phrase "Tonite... tonite... Tonite... tonite..." which reinforces the urgency and uniqueness of the moment they want to share with this person. Overall, the lyrics of "Tonite" convey a deep longing and dedication to be with someone special, despite the challenges and confusion that may arise.

Line by Line Meaning

大切なものばっか天秤にかけちゃった AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH priceless... priceless
I've put all the important things on a scale and realized their true value, which is priceless.

やっぱ君が Where you going, out tonite?
I still want to know where you're going tonight.

Who you gon be wit tonite?
Who will you be with tonight?

it's been every night
It has been happening every night.

さまよう街の city lights
The city lights are like wandering souls.

キミのために身を投じてく
I am willing to dedicate myself to you.

程に何故か心...閉じてく
For some reason, my heart keeps closing itself off to a certain extent.

キミを説得するの不可能 but... it's for YOU＆I(YOU＆I) it's for YOU＆I
It's impossible to persuade you, but everything I do is for you and me.

説明してる暇ないなんて言う度にいつもFIGHT
Every time I say there's no time to explain, we always end up fighting.

喧嘩すんの、避けるためのウソつく度 DOMINO 倒れてくの、止めようとすればする程、怪しむキミから question WHY WHY WHY
Every time I try to avoid fighting by telling lies, it's like a domino effect. The more I try to stop it, the more you question me suspiciously, asking why.

逆に、俺から聞きたい WHY WHY WHY
On the other hand, I want to ask you why, why, why.

何で、わかってもらえないの～か WHY WHY WHY
Why can't you understand?

どんなに忙しい朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
No matter how busy I am, I want to be with you day and night.

look at that shining star! Beautiful tonite! I...I...I...
Look at that shining star! Tonight is beautiful! I...I...I...

さあ手を挙げてeverybody 今しかない君といたい二度とはない Tonite... tonite...
Come on, everybody raise your hands. There's no time but now. I want to be with you, never again. Tonight... tonight...

You know what AH AH AH AH...
You know what I mean.

君のもとへ飛んでいきたいほどいてあげたいそのネクタイ
I want to fly to where you are and untie that necktie for you.

窓の外には twinkle twinkle lil star
Outside the window, there are twinkling little stars.

仕事もそろそろそこそこにしたい時刻は 1:09
I want to finish work soon. The time is 1:09.

「そろそろ終わんない?」って君からメッセージ届くオンライン
I receive a message from you asking if it's almost over. It comes through online.

「僕にはわかんない」なんて呟けないけど
I can't mutter that I don't know, but...

"Good Night"とか "Good Bye"とかは聞きたくない
I don't want to hear things like "Good Night" or "Goodbye".

気分はabove the law (above the law) like WHO DA BOSS?
I feel like I'm above the law, like who's the boss?

見失いそうな時こそ自分を探そう
When I feel like I'm losing sight of myself, that's when I need to find myself.

What money can buy 全て当たり前だと思う前に取り戻そう、キミとのLIFE
Before thinking that everything money can buy is normal, let's reclaim our life together.

他には居るはずない、 you're MINE ALL MINE(ALL MINE)
There shouldn't be anyone else, you're mine all mine.

誰が何言おうと、 you're MINE ALL MINE(ALL MINE)
No matter what anyone says, you're mine all mine.

だって、ここから再スタートして MINE ALL MINE
Because we're starting over from here, you're mine all mine.

どんなに忙しい朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
No matter how busy I am, I want to be with you day and night.

look at that shining star! Beautiful tonite! I... I... I...
Look at that shining star! Tonight is beautiful! I... I... I...

You know what AH AH AH AH...
You know what I mean.

大切なものばっか天秤にかけちゃった AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH priceless... priceless
I've put all the important things on a scale and realized their true value, which is priceless.

やっぱ君が
After all, it's you.

どんなに忙しい朝も夜も君といたい oh oh oh
No matter how busy I am, I want to be with you day and night.

look at that shining star! Beautiful tonite! I... I... I...
Look at that shining star! Tonight is beautiful! I... I... I...

You know what AH AH AH AH...
You know what I mean.

大切なものばっか天秤にかけちゃった AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH priceless... priceless
I've put all the important things on a scale and realized their true value, which is priceless.

やっぱ君が
After all, it's you.

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Written by: m-flo, MINMI

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