Midnight Panic was a rock band from Bakersfield, California, founded someti… Read Full Bio ↴Midnight Panic was a rock band from Bakersfield, California, founded sometime in 2005 by the former lead singer of Adema, Mark Chavez. They have since then been playing shows in Bakersfield and have already launched their debut EP which is available via their website. Since they have surfaced, they have had a rather strong fan-following from many fans of the old Adema that had Mark as their lead singer.

When Mark Chavez left Adema in late 2003 following the release of their second LP, "Unstable" (album) and a fall out with the band, Marky later on in the year announced that he had started a new band calledState Of Mind. At first it was rumored that Mark had recruited Geno Lenardo and Frank Cavanagh, the guitarist and bassist of the band Filter, but this statement turned out to be false. Later on in the summer of 2005 it was revealed that Chavez's new band's name was Midnight Panic. The band features Mike Montano on bass, Peter Shubert on guitar, and Matt Low on drums. Mark then announced on his official website that the band had created a profile on MySpace.com that featured two songs that they had recently finished - "Celebrate" and "Give Me One Chance". Almost immediately, they gathered much attention and a new fan base. Most of the fans were former Adema fans of Mark. Many said how they had missed Chavez's edgy and original voice of Adema and how disappointed they were with the new lead singer Luke Caraccioli's softer and more melodic voice. Then on December 23rd, only a day before Christmas Eve, the band announced that their debut EP was available for purchase via their official website. These were limited edition EP's that were rather limited in quantity and they sold well. Since then, MP has finished the music video for their first hit "Tonight Is Our Last Night" and have now returned to the studio to finish up work for their debut full-length LP which is slated to be released sometime in 2006.

Celebrate
Midnight Panic Lyrics

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Good times are what you make of them
My friends are tight like family
I've started to see

We walked on all these busy streets
Looking for something we can do
I'm feeling bored again

One wrong turn, and you're cruising out on a stretcher
Why is life this way?

I can't say that one day we'll try and celebrate
The time we share together

I'm dealing more and more each day
I've tried to find a little peace
Inside out of me

Try giving one good reason why
I shouldn't end it all tonight
I won't be out

One wrong turn, and you're cruising out on a stretcher
Why is life this way?

I can't say that one day we'll try and celebrate
The time we share together

Time flies by, Can't rewind
The good times that we made
Hold on and celebrate

Your time's too short
For you to look back
Your time's too short
For you to look back

Quit looking back, quit looking back, quit looking back before you're dead

I can't say that one day we'll try and celebrate
The time we share together

Time flies by, Can't rewind
The good times that we played
Hold on and celebrate

Hold on and celebrate (Hold on and celebrate)
Hold on and celebrate (Hold on and celebrate)

Overall Meaning

The song "Celebrate" by Midnight Panic is a mix of conflicting emotions and themes. Throughout the song, the lyrics speak of the importance of friendship, making the most of life and cherishing the time spent together. However, it also deals with the darker aspects of life like boredom, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts.

The opening lines "Good times are what you make of them, My friends are tight like family, I've started to see..." emphasize the importance of positivity and making the time spent together count. It highlights the value of strong friendships which have a family-like bond. However, this positive outlook shifts as the lyrics show the darker side with lines like "I'm feeling bored again" and "I've tried to find a little peace inside out of me", which talk about feeling lost and helpless in life.

The theme of mortality is brought up with the line, "...One wrong turn, and you're cruising out on a stretcher." This line is a grim reminder that life is unpredictable and one wrong move can lead to drastic consequences. The song then moves to a plea to hold onto hope—"Try giving one good reason why, I shouldn't end it all tonight." From here, it highlights the importance of cherishing life and friendships in the chorus, "I can't say that one day we'll try and celebrate, the time we share together. Time flies by, can't rewind. The good times that we made. Hold on and celebrate."

Line by Line Meaning

Good times are what you make of them
The quality of our experiences is largely based on our attitude and efforts towards making it good.

My friends are tight like family
My friends are very close to me and are like family to me.

I've started to see
I have started to observe and understand the world around me in a better way.

We walked on all these busy streets
We wandered through the hustle and bustle of the busy streets, searching for something to do.

Looking for something we can do
Searching for an activity or something fun to engage in.

I'm feeling bored again
I am experiencing a lack of interest or excitement and am feeling bored once more.

One wrong turn, and you're cruising out on a stretcher
A single mistake or misjudgment can have severe consequences and lead to serious injury or harm.

Why is life this way?
I am perplexed as to why life can be so unpredictable and difficult at times.

I can't say that one day we'll try and celebrate
I cannot promise that in the future we will make an effort to rejoice and appreciate the time spent together.

The time we share together
The moments we spend with one another.

I'm dealing more and more each day
Every day, I am coping with the various challenges that life throws at me.

I've tried to find a little peace
I have attempted to find some measure of tranquility or calmness in my life.

Inside out of me
From deep within me or from my innermost being.

Try giving one good reason why
Attempt to provide a single sensible justification as to why something should or should not be done.

I shouldn't end it all tonight
I should not take drastic measures to end my life this night.

I won't be out
I will not give up or be defeated.

Time flies by, Can't rewind
Time passes quickly and we cannot ever go back and change the past.

The good times that we made
The happy and positive experiences that we created together.

Hold on and celebrate
Remain optimistic and rejoice in the moment.

Your time's too short
Life is too brief and fleeting.

For you to look back
There is no time for regrets or to dwell on past failures or shortcomings.

Quit looking back, quit looking back, quit looking back before you're dead
Stop wasting your limited time and energy focusing on past mistakes and missed opportunities before it is too late.

Hold on and celebrate
Stay positive and enjoy the current moment to the fullest.

(Hold on and celebrate)

Hold on and celebrate
Stay positive and enjoy the current moment to the fullest.

(Hold on and celebrate)

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