Messenger is a name of at least nine acts:
(1) UK progressive rock / fol… Read Full Bio ↴Messenger is a name of at least nine acts:
(1) UK progressive rock / folk rock band.
(2) German metal band.
(3) Noise / drone / doom duo.
(4) US Christian country / bluegrass / blues band.
(5) New York, US progressive / gothic rock trio, fronted by Jonathon Kustin.
(6) Late-90s trance artist (some releases on compilations).
(7) Hungarian thrash metal band.
(8) Tallinn, Estonia Christian worship band.
(9) US Christian hard rock / heavy metal band.

(1) A London, UK progressive / folk rock band. A musical troupe from London formed in the spring of 2012 by Khaled Lowe and Barnaby Maddick. They booked a session with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios that gave birth to their debut album, Illusory Blues: a cosmic ode to the forces of nature and the inevitable cycle of life. To cite musical influences would be futile. The musicians had made their names with bands in scenes as far apart as hardcore punk, black metal, and ambient music. Tonally, one might recall finding oneself in the same "space" occupied by other architects of sound such as Ulver, The Beatles, Swans, or Pink Floyd. But the stream of sound that emanates from the source of Illusory Blues is a heaving mass of organic richness, brimmed with intricate sounds that acknowledge the original fathers of experimentation but look forward in creating something new and unique. They dwell equally in the earthly realm of folk music and in the celestial void of progressive psychedelia, but have chanced upon a sound and an experience that sounds like no other. Rounded off by Daniel Knight and James Leach, the lineup of the band is now complete, but the journey has just begun.

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(3) A noise / drone / doom duo of Andrew Mayton and Silas Ciarán, who's work is mostly improvised.

Midnight
Messenger Lyrics

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Well, I've got to run to keep from hiding
And I'm bound to keep on riding
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider

And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing
And the road goes on forever

And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider

And I've gone by the point of caring
Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
And I've got one more silver dollar

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the Midnight Rider
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the Midnight Rider

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the Midnight Rider

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Messenger's song Midnight depict the story of a man who is on the run and is determined not to get caught. Throughout the song, he emphasizes that he has one more silver dollar, but even with that, he is not going to let them catch the Midnight Rider. The first two lines of the song hint at the urgency the singer feels to keep moving and not let his guard down. He is afraid of being caught and is unwilling to relax until he feels safe.

As the song progresses, he talks about not owning the clothes he is wearing and the fact that the road seems endless. It is evident that he has been running for a long time and is tired. He mentions he has gone by the point of caring and that he will soon be in an old bed, indicating that he is on the move, but he is weary and running out of resources. Despite this, he still has his one last silver dollar, and he will not let the pursuers catch him. The chorus repeats this message that he is not going to let them catch the Midnight Rider, and he emphasizes this point multiple times.

Overall, the song Midnight by Messenger appears to be a strong message of determination to keep moving regardless of the obstacles faced. The song's protagonist is on the run, and his fears are evident throughout the song. However, he continues to hold onto his resolve not to get captured and emphasizes this point multiple times.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I've got to run to keep from hiding
I must quickly leave to avoid being caught

And I'm bound to keep on riding
I am compelled to continue traveling

And I've got one more silver dollar
I possess one more valuable possession

But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
I refuse to be caught by them

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider
I'll ensure they never catch me, the elusive Midnight Rider

And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing
The clothes I have on are not my property

And the road goes on forever
The journey never ends

And I've got one more silver dollar
I still have one valuable possession left

But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
I will avoid being captured at all costs

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider
The Midnight Rider will never be apprehended by them

And I've gone by the point of caring
I am beyond the stage of concern

Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
I will soon be sleeping in a cheap or unfamiliar bed

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
I'll never let them take me alive

Not gonna let them catch the Midnight Rider
The Midnight Rider will always be free and uncaptured

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
I will always evade their attempts to capture me

Not gonna let them catch the Midnight Rider
The elusive Midnight Rider will remain untouchable

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Kim Payne, Gregg Allman

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