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).
Today
Madina Lake Lyrics
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Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
I can't live for tomorrow
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out, yeah
Before I get out
I wanted more
Than life could ever grant me
Bored by the chore
Of saving face
Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out
Pink ribbon scars
I never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Are bruised and restrained
My belly stings
Today is
Today is
Today is
The greatest day
I wanna turn you on
I wanna turn you on
I wanna turn you on
I wanna turn you on
The lyrics to Madina Lake's cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' "Today" are steeped in existential angst and a sense of urgency. The singer declares that today is the greatest day they've ever known, but juxtaposes this with a sense of melancholy and desperation. The line "I can't live for tomorrow, tomorrow's much too long" suggests a fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of the future. The singer would rather burn their eyes out than face this uncertainty.
The second verse reveals a bit more about the singer's state of mind. They wanted more than life could ever grant them and are bored by the act of saving face. The sense of disappointment and disillusionment is palpable. The chorus repeats the idea that today is the greatest day, but adds a sense of urgency with the line "Can't wait for tomorrow, I might not have that long." The singer continues with images of self-harm, saying they'll tear their heart out before they get out.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the greatest
This present moment feels like the best time of my life
Day I've ever known
Nothing can match the feeling of fulfillment that I have right now
I can't live for tomorrow
The excitement, anticipation and contentment I feel today cannot be replaced or replicated by any other day
Tomorrow's much too long
Waiting for another day to feel like today feels like an eternity
I'll burn my eyes out, yeah
I will go to extreme lengths to ensure that I never lose the beautiful and perfect vision of this moment
Before I get out
I will do everything possible to hold on to this moment, even if it means giving up everything else in life
I wanted more
I had very high expectations and hopes from life
Than life could ever grant me
The reality turned out to be different than what I had hoped for
Bored by the chore
I got tired of pretending and putting on a show for the world
Of saving face
Trying to maintain my reputation and status was exhausting and unfulfilling
Can't wait for tomorrow
While I am content with today, I am also hopeful that each new day will bring me even more joy and fulfillment
I might not have that long
I am aware that my time in this moment is limited and precious, and I intend to savor every second of it
I'll tear my heart out
I am willing to go to great lengths to protect and preserve the happiness I feel in this moment
Pink ribbon scars
I carry the remnants of past pain and regret with me; they are a part of my history and have shaped me into the person I am today
I never forget
I remember the lessons I have learned from my past experiences and try to use them to better myself
I tried so hard
I put in immense effort to move past my pain and regrets and find happiness
To cleanse these regrets
I strive to overcome my past baggage and let go of any negative emotions or memories that hold me back from moving on
My angel wings
I have been hurt and damaged, but I still yearn to fly and reach for the sky
Are bruised and restrained
My past pains and experiences have left scars that inhibit my present potential and aspirations
My belly stings
I feel pain and sorrow in my gut, a physical manifestation of my emotional pain and anxieties
I wanna turn you on
I want to share the happiness and fulfillment I feel in this moment with others
I wanna turn you on
I am hopeful that by sharing my happiness and fulfillment with others, I can inspire them to find their own moments of contentment and joy
I wanna turn you on
I feel a deep desire to spread positivity and happiness to others
I wanna turn you on
I believe that love and joy are infectious and by sharing them with others I can make the world a better place
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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 :)