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).
True Love
Madina Lake Lyrics
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Would you be there for me?
If the money's gone and the future falls
Would you walk away?
'Cause my confidence is vanishing
Will you leave me starving here
To wither down and disappear
As you walk away?
Then just let me go, let me live
Just leave me alone
Buried here next to love on my own
I'll never trust, never feel, never love again
With this bitter taste in mind
They always say true love is all you need
But when true love is gone can we go on?
They say true love would never leave
But my true love is gone and I can't go on
I'm in the catacombs of a broken heart
Where you used to be when I loved you for
All the reasons that you hated yourself
'Cause you were desperate and pathetic
But just as beautiful to me as the day you left
And I became just a memory
Let me go, let me live
Just leave me to lay buried here next to love on my own
I'll never trust, never feel, never love again
With just this bitter taste in mind
They always say true love is all you need
But when true love is gone can we go on? They say true love would never leave
But my true love is gone and I can't go on
Now it's two am and I'm picturing the way things used to be
But all I see is you looking at him like you used to look at me
They always say true love is all you need
But when true love is gone can we go on?
They say true love would never leave
But my true love is gone and I can't go on
I can't go on
The lyrics of "True Love" by Madina Lake explore the feelings of loss, betrayal, and heartbreak that come after a failed relationship. The singer asks their former partner if they would stay with them if they lost everything, even though they are now uncertain if that person truly loved them for who they are. The chorus repeats the idea that true love may be the only thing necessary in a relationship, but without it, they cannot move on and trust again.
The second verse describes the singer's current state, feeling lost and alone in the "catacombs" of their heart where their former partner used to reside. The singer acknowledges that they still love their ex and cannot forget the good times shared, but the bitterness of the breakup has tainted their ability to trust and love again. The final verse shows the singer reminiscing on the past and realizing that their ex has moved on to someone else, leaving them feeling even more isolated and downtrodden.
Overall, "True Love" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the raw emotions of a broken heart. It highlights the fact that sometimes, despite our best efforts, true love can still end in heartache and feelings of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
If I lost it all in a fireball
Would you be there for me?
In the event of a catastrophic event, such as a destructive fireball, would you remain by my side?
If the money's gone and the future falls
Would you walk away?
If financial means were lost and the future appears bleak, would you part ways with me?
'Cause my confidence is vanishing
Will you leave me starving here
To wither down and disappear
As you walk away?
As my self-assurance diminishes, will you abandon me to starve and waste away while distancing yourself from me?
Then just let me go, let me live
Just leave me alone
Buried here next to love on my own
I'll never trust, never feel, never love again
With this bitter taste in mind
Allow me to depart from this relationship, permit me to exist on my own in solitary beside the idea of love. I will never have faith, emotions, or love again as long as I keep tasting bitterness.
They always say true love is all you need
But when true love is gone can we go on?
They say true love would never leave
But my true love is gone and I can't go on
It is frequently stated that true love resolves all issues, that it is the only requirement for a successful relationship. But if true love no longer exists, can we still endure the strain? It's said that true love will never abandon, but my true love departed, and I am no longer able to carry on.
I'm in the catacombs of a broken heart
Where you used to be when I loved you for
All the reasons that you hated yourself
'Cause you were desperate and pathetic
But just as beautiful to me as the day you left
And I became just a memory
I am trapped in the depths of a fragmented heart, where you previously had a presence when I cherished you, including the traits you despised because you were in need and pitiable. However, to me, you were still stunning when you departed, and now I am nothing more than a memory to you.
Now it's two am and I'm picturing the way things used to be
But all I see is you looking at him like you used to look at me
At two in the morning, I'm reminiscing about how things were. But my mind's eye shows me a picture of you staring at him the same way you once regarded me.
But when true love is gone can we go on?
The question is: when true love disappears, can we continue?
But my true love is gone and I can't go on
Unfortunately, my genuine love has absconded, and I am incapable of proceeding without it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIELA SILVA, MANOEL CAMARGO
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