In 2007, musicians Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso agreed to meet on the set of the Hannah Montana TV show, in which Mason's brother, Mitchel Musso, and Trace's half sister, Miley Cyrus, star together. Hitting it off, they soon discussed their love for cheerful pop rock. Sharing musical interests, they decided to form a band. Shortly thereafter, Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy as a keyboardist and bassist.
Trace soon dedicated himself to being the lead guitarist as well as a co-vocalist. Mason is the main singer and guitarist, having a nice vocal rapport with Trace. Mason notably sang the track "Seventeen Forever", which Metro Station released on their MySpace page to underground acclaim. The track gained the attention of percussionist Anthony Improgo, who was soon added as the band's drummer.
Their popularity on MySpace Music grew, topping the "MySpace Music Unsigned Bands" chart. An intern in Columbia Records' special 'Walking Eye' program discovered the band while looking through the MySpace charts, and they were signed shortly thereafter. In the July 2007 issue of music magazine 'Alternative Press', Metro Station was notably listed as one of the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)".
The band released their self-titled debut studio album in September 2007. The album had two related singles released, "Kelsey" and "Control", but both failed to chart, although with higher sales of the album later on both became more popular. Though criticized for being overly derivative of previous electropop groups. 'Metro Station' received some positive critical reviews.
The release of the band's third single, "Shake It". in March 2008 proved to be the magic moment. As the weeks passed, the song grabbed the band a significant amount of commercial exposure, hiking up into the top-ten of three U.S. charts. Specifically, "Shake It" peaked at #3 on Hot Digital Songs, #9 in the Pop 100, #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 and also at #20 in the Hot Dance Airplay chart. The success of the song also affected album sales, the album charting nine months later in 2008 at #43 in the Billboard 200, #1 Top Electronic Albums, and #2 in the Top Heatseekers. The song has since been RIAA certified as double-platinum.
Since breaking through commercially, Metro Station has toured with numerous bands such as We The Kings, Boys Like Girls, Valencia, Cobra Starship and Good Charlotte. They toured with Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte and The Maine for the popular 'Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008' events, which meant opening for bands such as Simple Plan. However, Blake Healy and Anthony Improgo ended up deciding to leave the band.
The group also contributed a song to Tim Burton's 2010 re-imagining of 'Alice In Wonderland', putting into the related soundtrack the tune Where's My Angel". Yet things had come between the band members over the years. In March 2010, they decided to call it quits after many disputes arising.
Metro Station reformed in May 2011, and they released a new song titled "Ain't So High" with plans to release a new album. At that point, the band only consisted of Mason Musso with Blake Healy and Anthony Improgo contributing instruments and production. Over the past several years, the band's future has been very much in flux.
On August 13, 2014, Cyrus returned to the band, four years after previously leaving. Shortly after Cyrus' return, the band released a new single titled "Love & War" and announced the band's inclusion on The Outsiders Tour, which consisted of The Ready Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Against The Current. On October 28, 2014, the band released the music video for a single "She Likes Girls". On October 14, 2014, the group released an EP titled Gold.
On June 30, 2015, the band released a new album, Savior. The album features 18 tracks, including the single "Getting Over You" featuring Ronnie Radke.
Metro Station has announced that the band is in the process of recording an acoustic album.
In 2017, the band announced they were breaking up.
Disco
Metro Station Lyrics
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Well, we all know you get lost
And then get found
And then I wonder so
I can't believe that's what you said
I wonder in my sleep
I can't believe that's what you heard
Can you not feel?
I can't take this
No, I don't like it
I don't know where you are
[Chorus]
You know she's dancing at the disco
And whoa, she's dying on the dance floor
I know you're sleeping all alone
You feel suicidal
Now you're dying to get out
But do ?
Do you feel it in your veins
The poison rushing through?
But can't you see it in your heart
I'm still there for you?
I can't take this
No, I don't like it
I don't know where you are
[Chorus]
(Say my name)
You don't even know it
(Well, I am done)
Well, you sure aren't showing it
(Now hold my hand)
You know she's on the dance floor
(Well, I know she's got it)
But still she craves more
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
In Metro Station's song "Disco," the lyrics suggest a speaker's frustration with a relationship with a person who may be struggling with addiction or mental health issues. The singer seems to be worried about their partner, wondering if they are going down a dangerous path and getting lost, only to get found again. The language of the lyrics is quite poetic, with lines like "wonder in my sleep," suggesting the singer's concern is all-consuming.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that "she's dancing at the disco" and "dying on the dance floor," perhaps suggesting that the partner is using drugs or alcohol to cope with emotional pain. The singer seems to be torn between their desire to be there for their partner, as seen in lines like "I'm still there for you," and their frustration and helplessness, as seen in lines like "I don't know where you are" and "I can't take this/No, I don't like it."
Overall, "Disco" portrays the difficult emotions and struggles of being in a relationship with someone who is dealing with addiction or mental illness, highlighting both the pain and the desire to help and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if you're going down
I am concerned that you are headed in a negative direction
Well, we all know you get lost
It is a common occurrence that you become directionless
And then get found
But eventually, you are able to recover
And then I wonder so
This process leaves me with ongoing concern
I can't believe that's what you said
I am surprised by what you communicated to me
I wonder in my sleep
These thoughts occupy my mind even when I am asleep
I can't believe that's what you heard
I am surprised by what you understood from our communication
Can you not feel?
Are you not aware of the emotions you are experiencing?
I can't take this
The situation is overwhelming for me
No, I don't like it
I am not okay with this
I don't know where you are
I am unaware of your whereabouts
You know she's dancing at the disco
You are aware that she is out dancing
And whoa, she's dying on the dance floor
Her partying has taken a negative toll on her and she is struggling
I know you're sleeping all alone
I am aware that you are spending your nights in solitude
You feel suicidal
You are experiencing suicidal thoughts
Now you're dying to get out
You are desperately seeking an escape
But do ?
But do what exactly?
Do you feel it in your veins
Are you physically feeling the negative effects of your situation?
The poison rushing through?
Are negative influences permeating through your life?
But can't you see it in your heart
The negative impact of your choices is visible in your emotions
I'm still there for you?
I still support you despite your struggles
(Say my name)
(Call out my name)
You don't even know it
You are unaware of my identity
(Well, I am done)
(However, I am done with this situation)
Well, you sure aren't showing it
You are not expressing any awareness of my feelings
(Now hold my hand)
(Now take my hand)
You know she's on the dance floor
You are aware that she is still dancing
(Well, I know she's got it)
(I am aware that she has what she wants)
But still she craves more
Despite her current state, she wants to continue her partying
You know she's dancing at the disco
You are aware that she is out dancing
And whoa, she's dying on the dance floor
Her partying has taken a negative toll on her and she is struggling
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Repeating the chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRACE CYRUS, TIMOTHY HEALY, ANTHONY IMPROGO, MASON MUSSO
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