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).
River People
Madina Lake Lyrics
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And make this crystal clear, that I won't stand back
And I won't drown right here
I'll never wait
I'll make a million mistakes
But to be content is to be a disgrace
they crawl in your head
They have no hope
They have no soul if you let them they'll take yours
I think it feels better on the other side
Cause their grass is green and your grass is diseased
Every day drowns in lethargy but to be content is to burn your way
they crawl in your head
They dig in your bones if you let them, they won't let go
They have no hope
They have no soul if you let them they'll take yours
when you die you want the world to remember you for who you really are
And when you die you want to love yourself cause you'll be all alone
they crawl in your head
They dig in your bones if you let them, they won't let go
They have no hope
They have no soul if you let them they'll take yours
They crawl in your head
Don't fear the unknown, cause you'll let them take control
So let yourself go, and let yourself go don't you let 'em take you a hold
The lyrics of Madina Lake's song "River People" convey a message of hope, resilience, and the dangers of succumbing to outside forces. The first stanza starts with the singer boldly proclaiming that he won't back down or let himself be consumed by negative forces. He acknowledges that he will make mistakes but refuses to settle for being content, which he views as a disgrace. The second stanza describes how outside forces can crawl into our minds and bones if we allow them. These forces have no hope or soul and will take ours if we let them.
The third stanza suggests that it feels better on the other side since the grass is greener, but warns that being content is like slowly burning away. The "they" referred to earlier continues to infiltrate our head and bones, but we are urged not to fear the unknown and let them take control. The final stanza is a reminder that when we die, we want to be remembered for who we truly are and to love ourselves because we'll be all alone.
Overall, "River People" encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and not allow outside forces to dictate their thoughts and actions. It emphasizes the importance of self-love, resilience, and being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take your crystal ball
I will take your ability to predict the future, and make it very clear that I won't back down or give up in this situation.
And make this crystal clear, that I won't stand back
I will make it absolutely clear that I won't just stand by and watch things happen, I will take action.
And I won't drown right here
I won't let this situation overwhelm or defeat me, I will keep pushing forward and stay afloat.
I'll never wait
I won't hesitate or delay in taking action, I will seize opportunities as they come.
I'll make a million mistakes
I may not always make the right choices or follow the right path, but I will keep moving forward and trying my best.
But to be content is to be a disgrace
Being complacent or satisfied with the status quo is unacceptable, because it means settling for less than what one is capable of achieving.
they crawl in your head
Negative thoughts and doubts can seep into one's mind and affect their well-being.
They dig in your bones if you let them, they won't let go
If one allows these negative thoughts to take hold, they can become deeply ingrained and almost impossible to shake off.
They have no hope
These negative thoughts have no potential for positive change or growth.
They have no soul if you let them they'll take yours
If one allows these negative thoughts to consume them, they may lose their sense of self and identity.
I think it feels better on the other side
One may believe that those who appear to be doing better or have more than them are happier and better off.
Cause their grass is green and your grass is diseased
Others may seem to have a better life or circumstances, while one's own life may feel chaotic or unhealthy.
Every day drowns in lethargy but to be content is to burn your way
Staying stagnant or passive in one's situation only leads to greater dissatisfaction and unhappiness, so it's better to push oneself even if it's uncomfortable or difficult.
when you die you want the world to remember you for who you really are
One hopes to be remembered for their true character and identity rather than a façade or illusion.
And when you die you want to love yourself cause you'll be all alone
Ultimately, the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself and it's crucial to be self-assured and content before leaving this world.
Don't fear the unknown, cause you'll let them take control
Fear of the unknown can cause one to lose control and give up their power to others or external circumstances.
So let yourself go, and let yourself go don't you let 'em take you a hold
One must release their fears and doubts and take control of their own life and destiny rather than be controlled by external factors or other people's opinions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO, MATTHEW J LEONE, NATHAN D LEONE
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