Martin first came to prominence as a solo artist with 2004's EP, I Can See It All Tonight, which garnered much critical acclaim. The EP is characterised by its unique fusing of bossanova beats, acoustic guitar, dream-pop and Martin's soft, smooth vocals.
After being electrocuted by a faulty amp after the release of I Can See It All Tonight, Martin returned with his debut album Silver & Fire in 2006, a highly captivating and beautiful release containing several songs from his debut EP and new material. The second single from the album, radio-friendly You Are The Music, was remixed by labelmate King Creosote and Ali Love.
Martin was backed by his band The Dark Circles, with Tree Carr on backing vocals, keyboards and glockenspiel, Maya Lubinsky on backing vocals and tamborine and Paul Cook on drums. Tree Carr and Maya Lubinsky provided the sultry and sometimes melancholic vocals on the album Silver and Fire. Tree Carr can be seen in a duet with Martin in the video for You Are The Music.
Martin is signed to 679 Recordings.
midnight
M. Craft 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 song "Midnight" by M. Craft talks about waiting in the car at night, observing the city's growth and the milky skyline. The repetition of "waiting for the ride in the dark" creates a sense of anticipation melded with uncertainty, a mix of emotions that encapsulates city life in the dead of night. When the lyrics talk about the city being the singer's "church" and wrapping him in its "blinding twilight," it could suggest that the city is cathartic in a way, and that the singer finds comfort in the bright lights and city sounds. The reference to "drinking in the lounge, following the neon signs" could imply that the singer is alone, waiting on someone or something, and simply passing the time by observing the happenings of the city's nightlife.
The overall lyrical content of "Midnight" evokes a sense of longing for something or someone, with the city's enigmatic aura serving as a backdrop for the singer's musings. The lyrics could be interpreted to mean that the dark city streets symbolize the uncertainty and potential for unexpected possibilities – in a way, like the darkness of the night sky, the city can feel vast and endless. Upon the horizon, the glow of the city lights could represent the hopes and dreams that can be achieved through the opportunities of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting in the car
Passing time in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Anticipating a ride in the dark
At night the city grows
The city expands at night
Look at the horizon glow
Notice the bright horizon
Drinking in the lounge
Having a drink in the bar
Following the neon signs
Tracing the glowing neon signs
Waiting for a word
Expectantly awaiting communication
Looking at the milky skyline
Observing the hazy skyline
The city is my church
The city is my sacred place
It wraps me in its blinding twilight
It enthralls me in its dazzling dusk
Waiting in the car
Passing time in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Anticipating a ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Passing time in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Anticipating a ride in the dark
Waiting in the car
Passing time in the car
Waiting for the ride in the dark
Anticipating a ride in the dark
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Morgan Grace Kibby
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