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).
In Another Life
Madina Lake Lyrics
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The butterflies, I know you felt them too
I can still taste your lips
That night I wrapped up all my love in you
But deep inside I always knew
The sadness around you was deadly
I must hate myself
'Cause I also knew one day you'll destroy me
But there's something I've got to know
(Before we say goodbye)
Will I ever see you again?
(Somewhere in another life)
I remember our first fight
Your skeletons were all up over you
I can still taste that night
When you told me you'd been beat up and abused
You'd hide it all
Bruised mouths don't talk
It's not your fault
It was never your fault
It's an evil world for an innocent girl
It's not your fault
It was never your fault
But there's something I've got to know
(Before we say goodbye)
Will I ever see you again?
(Somewhere in another life)
I'm going to try to be okay
(But I need you to know)
Wherever you are now
(That here you were adored)
You were always great at running away
But you said forever
You promised forever
I forgive you
I've forgiven you
And now I just miss you
I'll always remember you
Go!
Oh, sleep in peace
But there's something I've got to know
(Before we say goodbye)
Will I ever see you again?
(Somewhere in another life)
I'm going to try to be okay
(But I need you to know)
Wherever you are now
(That here you were adored)
Madina Lake’s song In Another Life tells the story of a relationship that is filled with love, sadness, and pain. The singer reminisces about the early beginnings of the relationship, remembering their first kiss and the butterflies it brought. However, there is a sense of foreboding as the singer also remembers the sadness that surrounded their partner, which they knew would be deadly. The lyrics convey the self-loathing that often comes with loving someone who is destructive, as the singer wonders if they hate themselves for knowing that their partner would ultimately destroy them.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. The singer asks if they will ever see their partner again, suggesting a longing for a reunion in another life. This theme of reunion continues throughout the song, even as the singer acknowledges the pain and sadness of their relationship. They forgive their partner, speaking directly to them, and express the adoration they felt during their time together.
The song also touches on the complexities of abuse. The singer remembers a time when their partner revealed that they had been abused, painting a picture of a world where innocent people are victimized. The lyrics provide empathy and understanding for those who have suffered abuse and recognize the difficulty in breaking the cycle.
Overall, In Another Life captures the raw emotions of a difficult and painful relationship, while also expressing hope and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember our first kiss
The singer recalls the moment when they first kissed the person they loved
The butterflies, I know you felt them too
The singer is aware that the other person also felt the butterflies or the nervous excitement during their first kiss
I can still taste your lips
The singer can still vividly remember the sensation of kissing the person they loved
That night I wrapped up all my love in you
On that night, the artist gave all of their love to the person they kissed
But deep inside I always knew
Despite the artist's love for the other person, they had a feeling that there was sadness or pain within them
The sadness around you was deadly
The sadness or pain within the other person was severe and could have dangerous consequences
I must hate myself
The singer feels a sense of guilt or self-blame for getting involved with someone who they knew could end up harming them
'Cause I also knew one day you'll destroy me
The artist was aware that their love for the other person could ultimately lead to their own destruction - emotionally or otherwise
But there's something I've got to know
Despite the pain and heartbreak, the artist still needs to know something about the other person
(Before we say goodbye)
The artist is preparing for a final goodbye to the other person
Will I ever see you again?
The singer is questioning if they'll ever have a chance to see the other person again in the future
(Somewhere in another life)
The artist holds on to the hope and possibility that they might see the other person again someday, in another life
I remember our first fight
The singer recalls the moment when they first fought or had a disagreement with the person they loved
Your skeletons were all up over you
The other person had their own emotional baggage or issues that made it difficult for them to open up or communicate
I can still taste that night
The singer can vividly remember the night when the other person opened up to them about their past abuse
When you told me you'd been beat up and abused
The other person revealed to the artist that they had suffered physical abuse in their past
You'd hide it all
The other person tried to keep their pain and trauma hidden from others
Bruised mouths don't talk
The other person was likely silenced and unable to speak up about their abuse, especially if it was severe
It's not your fault
The singer reassures the other person that they were not at fault for the abuse they suffered
It was never your fault
The artist emphasizes that the other person did not deserve or cause the abuse they suffered
It's an evil world for an innocent girl
The world can be a cruel and unjust place, especially for someone who is innocent and has suffered abuse
I'm going to try to be okay
The artist is making an effort to move on and be okay despite the heartbreak and pain of the situation
(But I need you to know)
The singer still has something important to say to the other person before they part ways
Wherever you are now
The artist is acknowledging that the other person may no longer be in their life, but wants them to know something important regardless
(That here you were adored)
The singer wants the other person to know that they were loved and cherished by the singer, despite any pain or hurt caused by their relationship
You were always great at running away
The other person often avoided their problems or situations by running away or escaping them
But you said forever
Despite their tendency to run away, the other person promised to love the singer forever
You promised forever
The other person made a commitment to the artist, but their actions and words didn't always match up
I forgive you
The artist has made peace with the other person and has chosen to forgive them for any pain or hurt they caused
I've forgiven you
The singer has moved past any anger or grudges they may have held against the other person
And now I just miss you
The singer still feels a sense of loss and sadness for the other person, despite having forgiven them
Oh, sleep in peace
The artist wishes the other person peace and rest, regardless of where they may go or what they may do
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO, MATTHEW J LEONE, NATHAN D LEONE
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