1) Greg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 11 artists/bands/projects named Meridian:
1) Greg Szathmary aka Meridian from Hungary started composing music back in 1996. He went through all the steps in the progression electronic musicians usually do. Trackers, Reason, Cubase, soft synths, hardware stuffs spiced with some musical education. He learned playing piano and dealt with music theory as well.
His first real success was to get into the best 15 tracks in the Oceanlab Satellite remix contest. Since then he developed his producing skills to reappear on stage again with Emphase.
Always in the chase of perfection which can slow him down but it worth waiting, a lot new stuff is in his mind.
2) A band based out of East Lansing, Michigan. 4 piece, melodramatic popular song, catchy and smooth tunes. The group is made up of Brian Westrin (vocals/guitar), Peter Mowry (lead guitar), Mark Barry (drumset/keys) and Mike Ziethlow (bass). Visit their myspace for more tunes! www.myspace.com/thebandmeridian
Also, their debut album, Listen To Your Breaking Heart is available on iTunes and amazon.com!
3) A Melodic Death Metal band from Perth, Australia. Their debut EP is available for free download from bandcamp: http://meridianbandaus.bandcamp.com/album/meridian
4) A Swiss Black Metal band with debut album "The Seventh Sun" (2002 Season of Mist); feat. Jack D. Ripper from Morgul on vocals.
5) An Indie Rock band from Jackson, MS (approximately 2001 - 2003 ). Members: Josh Little, Brad Walker, Tre ?. Josh and Brad went on to form Storms For St. Louis with Murph Caicedo. Brad and Murph where also members of the Tuff Luvs. Brad Walker is currently working on his new project called The False Alarm with former Tuff Luvs member Daniel Welch.
6) A 22-year-old Electro/House DJ and producer coming from Belgium. He already released two EPs on Paranoiak record label.
7) An alias of trance producer Laurent Véronnez, better known for releases under the Airwave name.
8) A Tottenham based grime outfit now called Bloodline.
9) An Ohio-based Americana/alt-punk band - http://meridianohio.bandcamp.com
10) The improvising percussion trio of Tim Feeney, Nick Hennies and Greg Stuart. Their debut album 'Hoquet' was released in June 2013 on Accidie Records. A second album entitled 'Tuyeres' was released in April 2015 on Caduc..
10) Post-Hardcore band from Poughkeepsie, NY. They recently released their debut album Reformation.
11) From Esbjerg, Denmark, debut with : "Metallurgy" album
12) A Goth Rock band from Sydney, Australia. Active between 1994 - 1996. Meridan disbanded soon after their first album Sundown Empire was released, and the band's second album was left unfinished.
Borrowed Time
Meridian Lyrics
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To keep my head held above the water
There's a weight around my feet that's dragging me down
Constantly pulling me and filling up my lungs
This disease has gotten the worst of me
And I may never come back
I am a shell
I have changed
Now I am left empty
It kills me to wake up every day
Knowing that my life has changed
One day (one day) things will be different
Things will get better here for me
I can't remember the last time that I, that I woke up feeling alive
Everyday repeats itself
Day in, day out, it's always the same
It’s always the same
It kills me to wake up every day
Knowing that my life has changed
One day (one day) things will be different
Things will get better here for me
I've let myself get too far
All I can see are these hospital walls
I'm stuck in this bed remembering what brought me here
The scars are so deep
The memory’s engraved
I'll keep this with me as a reminder to myself
Sometimes we need a reason
And a purpose
This is my reason
This is my purpose
This is my second chance to live again
I will no longer take this life that I've lived for granted
This is my life and I will take control of everything that I used to know
The lyrics to Meridian's song "Borrowed Time" are a poignant reflection on the struggle with a life-threatening illness that has taken hold of the singer. The opening lines of the song reveal the extent of their weariness and sense of powerlessness in the face of a condition that continues to drag them down. The lyrics convey a sense of the singer's unyielding despair and the challenge of coping with the constant, unrelenting nature of their illness.
The chorus captures the essence of the song's central message, with the singer voicing their longing for change and the hope that one day, things will be different. The second verse provides a glimpse into the singer's monotonous routine, where every day feels like a battle just to stay alive. The song's powerful conclusion reveals the resolve of the singer who, despite their ordeal, is determined to use their experience to gain a new perspective on life, seize their second chance and take control of every aspect of their existence.
In summary, "Borrowed Time" is a moving, heartfelt track that deals with a difficult subject matter with bravery, sensitivity, and honesty. The song's emotive lyrics convey a powerful message of resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've grown sick of fighting
I'm tired of continuously struggling with life's challenges
To keep my head held above the water
It's become increasingly difficult to survive
There's a weight around my feet that's dragging me down
My problems are weighing me down and obstructing my progress
Constantly pulling me and filling up my lungs
At times, I feel suffocated and surrounded by difficulties
This disease has gotten the worst of me
My health has deteriorated to a great extent
And I may never come back
I'm fearful that I may never return to the happy and healthy person I once was
I am a shell
I feel empty and drained of energy
Of my former self
I've changed drastically and hardly recognize myself
I have changed
I'm not the same person I was before
Now I am left empty
Emotionally, I feel void and unfulfilled
It kills me to wake up every day
The reality of my life is painful and unbearable
Knowing that my life has changed
I realize that everything is different now
One day (one day) things will be different
I'm holding on to the hope that things will improve someday
Things will get better here for me
I'm optimistic that my situation will improve in the future
I can't remember the last time that I, that I woke up feeling alive
It's been a long time since I felt genuinely happy and alive
Everyday repeats itself
My life has become predictable and monotonous
Day in, day out, it's always the same
I feel like I'm stuck in a never-ending cycle with no way out
I've let myself get too far
I've allowed my problems to escalate and become overwhelming
All I can see are these hospital walls
My health issues have resulted in spending a lot of time in hospitals
I'm stuck in this bed remembering what brought me here
I'm reflecting on how I ended up in this situation in the first place
The scars are so deep
My emotional wounds are profound and long-lasting
The memory’s engraved
The memories of my struggles are permanently etched in my mind
I'll keep this with me as a reminder to myself
I will use these experiences to learn and grow from them
Sometimes we need a reason
Adversity can sometimes be a catalyst for change and self-discovery
And a purpose
Our struggles can motivate us to find meaning and purpose in life
This is my reason
My challenges have given me a reason to persevere and overcome them
This is my purpose
My struggles have given me a sense of purpose and direction
This is my second chance to live again
I see my current situation as an opportunity to start anew and change my life for the better
I will no longer take this life that I've lived for granted
I've learned to appreciate the value of life and will no longer take it for granted
This is my life and I will take control of everything that I used to know
I'm taking ownership of my life and using my newfound strength to take control of my future
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Christian Evanko, Christian Titer, David Mitchell, Juan Espinosa, Ronald Scocozza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cliff474
This is incredible! :O
The18thAnniversary
Very very GOOD song!
Matt Robusto
Guys, are we sure this isn't just an unreleased Vanna song from back in the day?
Jokes aside, I've actually missed this sound.
cupcakescouture
They are great musicians; nothing shameful in working hard and advertising. I love the music, it is amazing, so young and so talented.
Eric Vickery
Just enough cowbell
GIBrohamaseid
"I've grown sick of farting" first 2 seconds
Brennan Lemieux
I think its shameful that they advertised their merch in the video.
I'm here for music. Not souvenirs.| Great song though.
Taylor Price
Read up anything on Victory records. Its cool to support an artist but Victory takes incredible margins and really is in it mostly for the money. They just seem to happen upon some pretty good artists. A Day To Remember left them for this very reason. Hence why I am even aware of their misgivings.
Strike Hard
It's not shameful, they need to try and sell the music and merch they will have. BUT I think that it happens too many times in video. Once or twice would've been fine. Beginning and end of the song.
Drumming Buffalo [Macabre]
agreed though e.e