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.
Seventeen Forever
Metro Station Lyrics
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And this is wrong, but who am I to judge
You feel like heaven when we touch
I guess for me this is enough
We're one mistake from being together
But let's not ask why it's not right
You won't be seventeen forever
You are young and I am scared
You're wise beyond your years, but I don't care
And I can feel your heartbeat
You know exactly where to take me
We're one mistake from being together
But let's not ask why it's not right
You won't be seventeen forever
And we can get away with this tonight
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Will you remember me
You ask me as I leave
Remember what I said
Oh how could I, oh how could I forget
We're one mistake from being together
But let's not ask why it's not right
You won't be seventeen forever
And we can get away with this tonight
We're one mistake from being together
But let's not ask why it's not right
You won't be seventeen forever
And we can get away with this tonight
We're one mistake from being together
But let's not ask why it's not right
You won't be seventeen forever
And we can get away with this tonight
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
The song "Seventeen Forever" by Metro Station delves into the emotions and desires of two young people who know that what they are doing is wrong, but they cannot resist the temptation. The opening verse talks about how the two characters can relate to each other because of their youth and how it is unfair to judge them. There is a sense of guilt and shame throughout the lyrics, yet the desire to be with each other is stronger than the reservations.
The chorus affirms that they know their relationship is not right, but they are willing to take the risk, precisely because they won't remain young forever. They see their age as an opportunity to do things that might not be possible later, suggesting that they want to take advantage of their youth while they can. The song concludes on an introspective note, with the characters questioning whether they will remember this moment in the future, and acknowledging they might regret their actions.
Overall, the song captures a bittersweet moment of youthful desire and the anticipation of not being able to experience it forever. It evokes a sense of fleeting passion and the reality of growing up, which can often come with regret, but also with the knowledge of having lived life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
You are young and so am I.
Both of us are young and inexperienced.
And this is wrong, but who am I to judge
I know society may not approve, but I can't deny my feelings.
You feel like heaven when we touch
Our physical connection is intense and pleasurable.
I guess for me this is enough
Although we might not have a future, the present moment is satisfying.
We're one mistake from being together
A single decision could bring us into a committed relationship.
But let's not ask why it's not right
Instead of questioning things, let's enjoy what we have without analysis.
You won't be seventeen forever
Our youth and freedom won't last forever.
And we can get away with this tonight
Let's take advantage of this moment without worry.
You are young and I am scared
I'm nervous because of our age difference.
You're wise beyond your years, but I don't care
Despite your maturity, I don't care about our age gap.
And I can feel your heartbeat
Our physical closeness is emotionally charged.
You know exactly where to take me
You have a clear sense of direction in this relationship.
Will you remember me
As we part ways, you ask whether you will be remembered.
You ask me as I leave
At the moment of separation, you pose the question.
Remember what I said
You ask to be remembered later.
Oh how could I, oh how could I forget
It's impossible for me to forget you and what we shared.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY IMPROGO, MASON MUSSO, TIMOTHY HEALY, TRACE CYRUS
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@ada20101993
I remember being 14 listening to this, couldn't wait to be 17. I'm 27 now. π
@Tribute2Mike
U so old! Jk. I'm 40 π
@purrfectlyprtty6142
I do too! Ugh who were we kidding.. wanting to grow up π₯²
@Saylahh
@@purrfectlyprtty6142
Right! Here I am about to be 28 in August, remembering the blissful teenage years.
Sure they were difficult, but damn...what I wouldn't do to be there again..
@ronwater3801
I'm 25 as long as I have time to join the 27 club I'll feel young
@tennillej9601
I was 17
@giadab
I'm 27 and I cannot explain how much I miss this vibe right now
@Pilpup
Facts
@jflashmomentum
im with ya!! π―
@merbalee
I feel this so hard