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).
Legends
Madina Lake Lyrics
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Another part of me just went up in flames
'Cause I'm bored and dumb and dying to change
It's the simple life driving me insane.
Then you explode in my head,
And now you're all over me.
I come alive with you.
Let's go!
[Chorus:]
Let's burn this town
Right to the ground
And we'll go down like every legend before us.
We'll part the seas,
Make history,
While chasing dreams like every legend before us.
You and me, we hit the streets
'Cause the thrill of living gives me energy.
I wanna steal a car and rob a bank.
I wanna find a cure that'll save the world.
'Cause our lives are going up in flames
As we watch like it's a movie.
I come alive with you.
You're like the drug inside of my head!
[Chorus]
I open up like a window for you,
So come on in and destroy me like you do.
You come on in after midnight for me,
And drag me out while the city falls asleep.
Martyrs and kings,
Heroes and thieves,
We're chasing dreams like every legend before us.
[Chorus]
Let's burn this town
Right to the ground
And we'll go down like every legend before us.
Liars and kings,
Heroes and thieves,
We're chasing dreams like every legend before us.
The song 'Legends' by Madina Lake speaks about the desire to live life on the edge and make a difference, to be a legend. The opening lyrics talk about the mundanity of life and living, where each day passes by in a predictable manner. The singer seeks a change in routine, and aims to bring excitement into their life by setting the town on fire. This line is a metaphor for the desire to break free of the shackles of normality and do something different.
The lyrics about exploding in their head and coming alive with someone refer to the thrill that they find in this new adventure. They have found a partner who shares their desire for adventure, and this person has become their addiction. They want to experience life to the fullest and are willing to go to extremes to leave a mark on the world. The lyrics "I wanna find a cure that'll save the world," speak about their desire to make an impact and do something that will be remembered.
The chorus talks about the desire to be like the legends that came before them, those who parted seas and changed the course of history. The singer wants to be remembered for their feats, like the martyrs, kings, heroes, and thieves that were legends of their time.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the sun fall down to kill the day,
I watch the sun go down which makes me feel like a part of me has also died.
Another part of me just went up in flames
As the sun sets, I feel a piece of me burning away.
'Cause I'm bored and dumb and dying to change
I'm tired of my mundane life and desperate for something exciting and new.
It's the simple life driving me insane.
The dull and basic routine of my life is causing me to lose my mind.
Then you explode in my head,
When I think of you, my mind feels electric and alive.
And now you're all over me.
I'm consumed by thoughts of you and your influence.
I come alive with you.
Your presence revitalizes my soul.
You know you set me free.
With you, I feel unrestricted and liberated.
Let's go!
Let's act on our impulses and embark on new adventures together.
Let's burn this town
Let's cause chaos and destruction in this place.
Right to the ground
Let's take our actions to the extreme and destroy everything.
And we'll go down like every legend before us.
Our actions will be remembered as legendary, but we will eventually face the consequences.
We'll part the seas,
We'll accomplish the impossible and overcome challenges.
Make history,
Our actions will be remembered and recorded in history.
While chasing dreams like every legend before us.
We're striving towards our goals, just like those before us who became legends.
You and me, we hit the streets
Together, we take on the world outside.
'Cause the thrill of living gives me energy.
The excitement and rush of living fuels me.
I wanna steal a car and rob a bank.
I have a desire to engage in dangerous and rebellious activities.
I wanna find a cure that'll save the world.
I dream of making a positive impact on the world and helping others.
'Cause our lives are going up in flames
Our lives seem to be burning up and falling apart.
As we watch like it's a movie.
We're spectators of our own lives, as if watching a movie.
You're like the drug inside of my head!
Thoughts of you are addicting and give me a high.
I open up like a window for you,
I'm completely vulnerable and exposed to you.
So come on in and destroy me like you do.
Let your presence consume me, even if it causes destruction in my life.
You come on in after midnight for me,
You come to me when I need you the most, in the middle of the night.
And drag me out while the city falls asleep.
Take me away from the mundane reality of the sleeping city and into a thrilling adventure.
Martyrs and kings,
People who have given their lives and those who have ruled and accomplished great things.
Heroes and thieves,
Those who have done good and those who have done bad.
We're chasing dreams like every legend before us.
We're pursuing our goals and leaving a mark in our own way, like all the legends before us.
Liars and kings,
Those who deceive and those in power.
Heroes and thieves,
Those who have done good and those who have done bad.
We're chasing dreams like every legend before us.
We're striving towards our goals, just like those before us who became legends.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO, MATTHEW J LEONE, NATHAN D LEONE
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