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.
Savior
Metro Station Lyrics
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Young and wild with nowhere to go
I'm always thinking 'bout you
Are you thinking 'bout me
Where we stop we'll never know
I was, I was smooth talking at the bar
You were looking like a star
That was the, that was the night you met me
We got drunk off cheap vodka
In the night, no one can stop us
I could tell you were upset
When they turn the music down
When they turn the lights off
When they close the club down
We can dance in the sunrise
She loves the nightlife
Let's just dance the night away
I feel I can save you
And I feel like your savior
And I feel like your savior and I feel
The morning after, I was all alone
Now she's gone and won't pick up the phone
I feel I'm searching in the dark
Let's go back to the start
We live fast but dance so slow
I was, I was smooth talking at the bar
You were looking like a star
Girl, we could go far
That was the, that was the night you met me
We got drunk off cheap vodka
In the night, no one can stop us
I could tell you were upset
When they turn the music down
When they turn the lights off
When they close the club down
We can dance in the sunrise
She loves the nightlife
Let's just dance the night away
I feel I can save you
And I feel like your savior
And I feel like your savior and I feel
(Woah)
Let your body just take control
You know music's gonna save your soul
(Save your soul)
I'll forgive you for whatever you do
(Whatever) you turn the love from me and you
Let's go
I could tell you were upset
When they turn the music down (Music down)
When they turn the lights off
When they close the club down
We can dance in the sunrise
She loves the nightlife (We'll go dancing)
Let's just dance the night away
I feel I can save you
And I feel like your savior
And I feel like your savior and I feel
The lyrics of Metro Station's "Savior" depict the story of a fleeting, intense connection between two individuals. The singer describes meeting someone and feeling an immediate attraction, but also a sense of uncertainty about where the relationship may lead. The lyrics capture the excitement and thrill of youthful impulsiveness, as the singer reflects on the intoxicating effect of their encounter.
There is a sense of recklessness and abandon in the way the singer describes their night together, fueled by cheap vodka and a sense of invincibility that comes with the cover of darkness. The setting of a club is used to symbolize a transient escape from reality, where inhibitions are lowered and spontaneity rules. The singer sees themselves as a potential savior for the other person, offering a temporary respite from their troubles and a chance to lose themselves in the moment.
However, as the night fades into morning, the tone shifts to one of introspection and longing. The singer finds themselves alone, grappling with the emptiness left behind by the fleeting connection. There is a sense of desperation in the singer's desire to go back to the beginning, to recapture the fleeting magic of that initial encounter. The contrast between the fast-paced nightlife and the slow dance of their emotions mirrors the conflicting desires for excitement and stability.
The chorus echoes the theme of being a savior, with the singer expressing a strong desire to save the other person from their troubles, while also seeking salvation themselves. The mention of music as a saving force symbolizes the transformative power of art and connection in moments of darkness. Overall, "Savior" explores the complex emotions that come with temporary escapism and the search for meaning and connection in a world of fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
When I met you, said I'd take it slow
Upon meeting you, I promised to approach our relationship with caution
Young and wild with nowhere to go
We were full of youth and impulsiveness, not sure where life would lead us
I'm always thinking 'bout you
My thoughts are constantly focused on you
Are you thinking 'bout me
I wonder if you're also thinking about me
Where we stop we'll never know
We are uncertain where our journey together will end
I could tell you were upset
I could sense that you were feeling distressed
When they turn the music down
When the music volume decreases
When they turn the lights off
When the lights are switched off
When they close the club down
When the club shuts its doors for the night
We can dance in the sunrise
We have the opportunity to dance as the sun comes up
She loves the nightlife
You have an affinity for the party scene
Let's just dance the night away
Let's simply enjoy dancing throughout the night
I feel I can save you
I believe I have the ability to rescue you
And I feel like your savior
I sense that I can be your source of redemption
Let your body just take control
Allow your body to guide your actions
You know music's gonna save your soul
Music has the power to uplift and heal your spirit
I'll forgive you for whatever you do
I am willing to forgive any mistakes you make
You turn the love from me and you
You redirect the love between us
Let's go
Let's move forward together
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@ellis.c8821
This is giving me...heavy nostalgia
@khalisaisar1119
Yey
@aidineaglechild1980
This song is soooo amazing. This album needs to be heard by more people because they would would fall in love with it. Love love love it!✌🏼️👏🏼
@liambishop496
This song is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard.
@aidineaglechild1980
Mason has the most beautiful voice and always has! Trace sounds a lot better than he used to.
@simona8797
aidin eaglechild i think so
@indiegeeking
I really like metro station and this song is great!!! ive been listening to them for 10 years!!! :)
@katerina90
This is one of my favourite song on this album....The music is soo amazing, the lyrics is soo cool. :)
@user-ik4vb9fh1u
Great album.
@dc36920
Love metro station sounds amazing like some of the old stuff