After playing out of L.A. for the better part of 3 years, Midnight To Twelve landed their radio single "Slam" on The WB's One Tree Hill. "Slam" quickly started getting radio play after the airing of the show. It hit number one in Colorado and Washington and gained them airplay nationwide. This gained the band national attention and allowed them to leave the city of angels and start touring. "It was crazy getting emails from these fans in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Colorado. These were people in places we had never been who heard our song on the show and them all wondering when are we coming to their cities" said Jon Hartman (Lead Vocals). The band made the decision to hit the road. They bought a bus and converted it into a mini Prevost with 6 bunks, a lounge and of course; surround sound!
“This band is not afraid to put in the work and the sacrifice to make this happen”, says Al Baca (Bass). It is this attitude that has propelled this band to where they are today. After operating independently, Midnight To Twelve’s hard work and dedication began to pay off when in late 2005 the band signed with Kord Records and were immediately sent to the studio to complete a full length album. Multi-Platinum Producer Sylvia Massy-Shivy (Tool, Black Crows, System Of A Down) was brought on board to help produce the album, “King of Spain” which was released in January of 2006.
Rhyme or Reason
Midnight To Twelve Lyrics
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Entangled beyond all my control
Falling farther away
Waiting for something that is gone
I don't need you
Tell me what to do
No rhyme or no reason I fight to feel the feeling
No rhyme or no reason I fight to feel the feeling
As time passes by
So what's it gonna be
Let me in on what to do
Life pouring out of my veins
Waiting for what I need to change
The lyrics of Rhyme or Reason by Midnight To Twelve convey a sense of emotional pain and confusion. The singer feels entangled and out of control, as if they are falling away from something important that they once had but is now gone. The opening lines, "Anatomy of my pain / Entangled beyond all my control," set the tone for the rest of the song.
Despite the pain the singer feels, they reject the idea of someone else telling them what to do. The lines "I don't need you / Tell me what to do" suggest a desire for independence, even in the midst of emotional turmoil. The chorus repeats the phrase "No rhyme or reason I fight to feel the feeling," emphasizing the singer's struggle to make sense of their emotions and regain a sense of purpose.
The final lines of the song express a longing for change and a sense of urgency: "Life pouring out of my veins / Waiting for what I need to change." The overall impression is of someone who is struggling to cope with difficult emotions, but who is determined to keep fighting for a sense of meaning in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Anatomy of my pain
The components and details of my hurt and suffering
Entangled beyond all my control
Enmeshed and trapped beyond my ability to manage the situation
Falling farther away
Moving away and distancing from something important
Waiting for something that is gone
Expecting and anticipating something that has already passed or is lost
I don't need you
I do not require your assistance or guidance
Tell me what to do
Instruct and guide me on what actions I should take
No rhyme or no reason I fight to feel the feeling
Despite there being no logical explanation or justification, I struggle to experience the emotions
Look in my eyes
Directly observe and perceive my inner emotional state
As time passes by
As moments and events elapse and move forward
So what's it gonna be
What decision or choice will be made?
Let me in on what to do
Allow me to be informed and aware of what actions to take
Life pouring out of my veins
My vitality and energy slowly draining away
Waiting for what I need to change
Expecting and anticipating for something to be different and improved
Contributed by London H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.