Their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You was released March 27, 2007 through Roadrunner Records whom the band signed with shortly after releasing their EP entitled The Disappearance of Adalia.
Madina Lake themes its music in a town created in the mind of the bass player, Matthew Leone. It is set high in the American mountains, and, isolated from human contact, has remained in a 1950s themed era. The music provides an outlet for the band's views on politics, culture, and the media's obsession with celebrity status. The theme behind the band's music is in relation to the mystery of Adalia. The album artwork shows images of her and the mysteries behind her and the town of Madina Lake.
Madina Lake released their second offering and follow up to From Them, Through Us, To You, with Attics To Eden on the 5th May 2009. Filled with a progressed sound and fresh vibe, Attics To Eden certainly delivers on all levels; from the infectious lyrics in the chorus of "Not For This World" to the slower paced memorable "Through This Pain", the band look set to storm the world and add to their ever growing loyal fan base.
The band have since been recording their new EP, 'The Dresden Codex', and have released new songs 'They're Coming For Me' and 'Hey Superstar!'.
In April 2011, Madina Lake confirmed that they had left Roadrunner records and signed with Sony. The band's third studio album, World War III, was their first on their new label. It was the third and final installment of their concept trilogy, which concludes the Leone brothers' tales of a metaphorical universe and was released on September 13, 2011. (Hey Superstar Songfacts).
Here I Stand
Madina Lake Lyrics
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I know you're gonna break my heart and
My life without you in it
Is a life that's not worth living
I'll be strong but I wish I was someone else
Anyone but me tonight
Here I stand (here I stand)
Tonight (here I stand)
And I wish I was strong enough to breathe (here I stand)
Without you (here I stand)
In my life (here I stand)
I wish I was anyone but me
So I'll start to pretend I'm ok
But you should know by now that
My life is smoke and mirrors
The one thing is crystal clear
That I'm the one wishing I was someone else
Anyone but me tonight
Here I stand (here I stand)
All alone (here I stand)
Tonight (here I stand)
And I wish I was strong enough to breathe (here I stand)
Without you (here I stand)
In my life (here I stand)
I wish I was anyone but me
(Where do we go, where do we go)
Inside I start to fall apart (where do we go)
And I'll pretend I'm holding on (where do we go)
I guess I'll bleed in silence (in silence)
I guess I'll bleed in silence
Here I stand (here I stand)
All alone, (here I stand)
Tonight (here I stand)
And I wish I was strong enough to breathe (here I stand)
Without you (here I stand)
In my life (here I stand)
I wish I was anyone but me
All alone (here I stand)
Tonight (here I stand)
And I wish I was strong enough to breathe (here I stand)
Without you, (here I stand)
In my life (here I stand)
I wish I was anyone but me
The lyrics to Madina Lake's song "Here I Stand" depict a heartbroken individual who is struggling to accept the end of a relationship. The singer is aware that their partner is going to break their heart, and the thought of living without them is unbearable. Despite knowing that they need to be strong, the singer wishes that they were someone else, anyone but themselves at this moment.
The lyrics also explore the idea of pretending to be okay, even though the singer's life feels like "smoke and mirrors" and falling apart. They feel alone, and the pain seems too much to bear. Although the singer is bleeding in silence, they wish they were strong enough to move on without their partner and create a life without them.
Overall, "Here I Stand" is a poignant song about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship and the turmoil that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands shake 'cause today
I am nervous because today
I know you're gonna break my heart and
I anticipate that you will break my heart and
My life without you in it
My life lacking your presence
Is a life that's not worth living
Is a life not worth enduring
I'll be strong but I wish I was someone else
I will exhibit strength, but I desire to be a different person
Anyone but me tonight
Anyone but myself this evening
Here I stand (here I stand)
I am standing here alone
All alone (here I stand)
Completely solitary
Tonight (here I stand)
On this evening
And I wish I was strong enough to breathe (here I stand)
I yearn to possess enough fortitude to catch my breath
Without you (here I stand)
My life absent of you
In my life (here I stand)
Within my existence
I wish I was anyone but me
I wish I were another person instead of myself
So I'll start to pretend I'm ok
I will feign being alright
But you should know by now that
However, you ought to realize at this point that
My life is smoke and mirrors
My life is a charade, an illusion
The one thing is crystal clear
Only one aspect is evident
That I'm the one wishing I was someone else
That I am the one desiring another persona
Anyone but me tonight
Anyone besides me this evening
Inside I start to fall apart (where do we go)
Internally, I begin to crumble
And I'll pretend I'm holding on (where do we go)
However, I will pretend to persevere
I guess I'll bleed in silence (in silence)
Presumably, I will suffer alone and quietly
All alone (here I stand)
Entirely isolated
Tonight (here I stand)
This very evening
Without you, (here I stand)
Devoid of you
In my life (here I stand)
During my existence
I wish I was anyone but me
I aspire to impersonate someone else apart from myself
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NATHAN D LEONE, MATTHEW J LEONE, DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brenna Valencia
Would literally sell my soul to relive 2004-2008
Lee Parks
You and me both
Relax & Heal Radio
Wtf, that’s when this came out?
Gabriel Carvalho
@Liam Howe me too, i miss a girl... detail: I'm maried
* VANELLA *
2020 and this song still hits ❤️
Jennifer Poole
2023 now ^^
Anna Coblentz
I got to meet them at a little show in my town once. They are the nicest! Great show too!!
Eric Duke
same. here
Destamoon
first time listener in 2020 checking in
Bianca Saunders
This takes me down memory lane haven't listened to this song in so long and it never gets old :)