After having huge success with Thriving Ivory and following their self-titled Wind-up Records debut album on June 24, 2008 - the album reached #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart on the strength of certified Gold single "Angels on the Moon,” selling over 500,000 copies; they were also chosen by VH1 as a “You Oughta Know” artist, and their second studio album, Through Yourself & Back Again which was released on September 14, 2010, their relentless touring schedule took a toll on the band.
While on the road in support of Through Yourself & Back Again, personal issues arose and keyboardist Scott Jason decided to part ways with the band. The remaining three band members continued with the tour. It was during a stop in New York when Clayton, Drew and Paul met with Gregg Wattenberg and Derek Fuhrmann to do a writing session. ‘“Holding my Breath” was the first song we wrote together,” said Drew Cribley. On subsequent trips throughout 2011 Clayton, Drew, Gregg and Derek wrote four more songs. “When we were deciding whether or not these songs would be the next Thriving Ivory album, we felt like the group was moving in a new direction,” said Cribley. They felt they something special immediately starting to build and with this new burst of adrenaline and creativity, Midnight Cinema was born forming what hastaken shape into the five-song EP – Midnight Cinema..
“The hardest part of the transition process was coming up with a band name,” said Drew Cribley. When they were Thriving Ivory their music was mostly piano driven. Now with Midnight Cinema they wanted something different to match their evolution as both a band and as songwriters. “There has been so much anticipation and excitement from our fans for new music over the last two years, it kind of reminded us when fans line up to see a midnight movie premiere, the excitement and anticipation of seeing a first showing so that’s where the name Midnight Cinema popped into our minds,” said Cribley. “This is our first showing to our loyal fans that have been waiting for new music.”
During their time off from touring and recording, the band wanted to get back to their roots and their "normal" lives spending time with family and friends, working and going back to school all while still getting together to write songs, go to shows, as well as to take the occasional band camping trip. They’re ready to show their loyal fans and the world the music they’ve created. So get in line and get ready to listen to Midnight Cinema.
Hurricane
Midnight Cinema Lyrics
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Like a winter storm speaks
Brighter than all this lightning
Your sparks, they light the sky
So won't you come back
Throw me like a car crash
I'm waiting for your impact
Because
I've seen enough now to know
I've changed the pattern of the storm
I've seen enough now to know
Spin me around, knock me off my feet
Try to stay dry but you rain on me
You know, you can be my hurricane
Blow me away, pick me off the ground
Try to stay dry but I just might drown
Honey, you can be my hurricane
From the first step
And the closer I get
Sirens screaming my head
Like watching a fire when it meets the flood
Because
I've seen enough now to know
I've changed the pattern of the storm
I've seen enough now to know (I've seen enough to know by now)
Spin me around, knock me off my feet
Try to stay dry but you rain on me
You know, you can be my hurricane
Blow me away, pick me off the ground
Try to stay dry but I just might drown
Honey, you can be my hurricane
Your voice is thicker than air
Lost like a diamond in Times Square
Cold and alone, lost at sea
Til you lift me up, and let me breathe
When the sky is dark and everyone's inside
I'll be waiting there until your storm collides
You know you can be my...
Spin me around, knock me off my feet
Try to stay dry but you rain on me, yeah
You know, you can be my hurricane
So blow me away, pick me off the ground
I try to stay dry but I just might drown
Honey, you can be my hurricane
The song "Hurricane" by Midnight Cinema describes a passionate love that is as intense as a storm. The opening verse likens the impact of this love to the force of a winter storm. The chorus expresses a longing for this powerful love, asking the person to come back and have an impact. The singer has seen enough to know that this love is different and has the potential to change their world.
The pre-chorus and bridge use metaphors to further describe the singer's emotions. The metaphor compares the sound of sirens to their thoughts and feelings, while another metaphor likens their relationship to a diamond lost in Times Square. The bridge also explores the idea of being lost at sea before finding this powerful love that saves them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hurricane" capture the intense emotions of a passionate relationship in a unique and memorable way. The song's beautiful imagery and metaphors make it stand out as a powerful love song.
Line by Line Meaning
You hit me
You came into my life like a forceful impact
Like a winter storm speaks
You came to me with the power and fury of a winter storm
Brighter than all this lightning
Your presence shines brightly amidst the chaos and destruction
Your sparks, they light the sky
You have a powerful presence that illuminates everything around you
So won't you come back
I need you to return to my life
Throw me like a car crash
I want you to have a strong and forceful impact on me
I'm waiting for your impact
I eagerly anticipate the moment you come back into my life
Until you're here, I'm only wasting time
My life feels incomplete and unfulfilled without you
Because
This is why I need you back
I've seen enough now to know
I have experienced enough to understand what I truly need
I've changed the pattern of the storm
I have the power to change my life's direction and bring you towards me
Spin me around, knock me off my feet
Your presence is so powerful that it can disorientate me
Try to stay dry but you rain on me
I try to resist but I am helpless against your overwhelming charm
You know, you can be my hurricane
You have the ability to completely take over my life
Blow me away, pick me off the ground
Your impact can lift me off the ground or throw me into the air
Try to stay dry but I just might drown
I am in danger of being overwhelmed by your power
Honey, you can be my hurricane
You have the ability to take control of my life like a natural disaster
From the first step
Ever since I first met you
And the closer I get
As I get closer to you in my life
Sirens screaming my head
My mind is filled with warning signs and alarms about you
Like watching a fire when it meets the flood
My attraction to you is like watching two opposing forces collide
Your voice is thicker than air
Your voice has a powerful and heavy presence
Lost like a diamond in Times Square
You are a rare and precious gem lost amidst the chaos of life
Cold and alone, lost at sea
I feel isolated and adrift in life without you
Til you lift me up, and let me breathe
You have the ability to lift me out of my despair and give me new life
When the sky is dark and everyone's inside
When life is dreary and people have given up hope
I'll be waiting there until your storm collides
I will wait patiently for you to come back and be a part of my life once again
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.