Members were Al DeLoner (born Atle Byström), Paal Flaata and Ron Olsen.
Midnight Choir were founded - as Hashbrowns - in 1992.
The band's name stems from the Leonard Cohen song "Bird on the Wire".
The 1998 album "Amsterdam Stranded" won the band a best rock album of the year award in their native Norway.
Besides producing Midnight Choir's albums, Chris Eckman also collaborated with Midnight Choir member Al DeLoner, under the common project name Höst. Höst released one album, "The damage suite", in 2001.
Midnight Choir split in 2004 with the individual band members pursuing solo careers afterwards. 2005 saw the release of a double best of album called "All tomorrow's tears: The best of Midnight Choir".
October 8
Midnight Choir Lyrics
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By her side
In a tiny motel room
Bible by his side
Jesus on the wall
A faithless whisper
Old & Cold
As the darkest night
Father
For 30 years
I have walked this earth
Among my peers
I feel like dying tonight
Hear my prayer
Down on thee
Down on me
HEAR MY PLEED
The lyrics to Midnight Choir's song "October 8" paint a vivid picture of a man who is struggling with faith and possibly contemplating suicide. The mention of the Bible by his side and Jesus on the wall suggests that he may have turned to religion for comfort, but the phrase "faithless whisper" implies that he is not finding solace in his faith. The repetition of "down on me" and "down on thee," as well as the plea to "hear my prayer" and "hear my pleed," suggest that he feels lost and alone, crying out for someone to hear him and offer him guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
He woke up
He regained consciousness and became aware of his surroundings
By her side
Next to his partner in the same bed
In a tiny motel room
Inside a small, inexpensive lodging establishment
Bible by his side
The Christian scripture located next to him
Jesus on the wall
A depiction of the religious figure displayed on the surface of the structure
A faithless whisper
A quiet statement expressing a lack of belief
Old & Cold
The environment is aged and chilly
As the darkest night
Comparable to the most obscure time of day
Down on me
Experiencing a sense of hardship or failure
Father
Addressing God, the divine being
For 30 years
During the past 30 years of his life
I have walked this earth
Traveling around the planet on foot
Among my peers
Among the people in his age group or occupation
I feel like dying tonight
He has an intense desire to end his life
Hear my prayer
A plea to receive attention and assistance from a higher power
Down on thee
Requesting aid from God to alleviate his troubles
Down on me
Expressing a sense of hopelessness and despair
HEAR MY PLEED
A fervent plea for assistance from a divine entity
Contributed by Asher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tommy hansen
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Karolina O-ska
I'd like to be on the audience so much :C
paul tommy kaasa
Har aldri vært bedre!
Christo Hunt
As we say in South Africa, Fokken Wonderlik!
TheDead Style
magic.
Evan Vonkorad
omg
Alf Pedersen
October 8, 2020.