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.
Too Much
Midnight To Twelve Lyrics
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Still I'm satisfied
I can't imagine any other way
I know that I'll get by
In between the minutes used and the minutes given
Is where we end up
Sometimes I feel abused you tell me this is living
It's a wonder I don't give up
I don't want to be okay
I don't want to be alright
I don't want to just sit down
Too much of me not to fight
It's up to us where we go from here
It's what we give and fake
Living on the edge of personal hell
It's hard for anyone to take
In between the minutes used and the minutes given
Is where we end up
Sometimes I feel abused you tell me this is living
It's a wonder I don't give up
The lyrics of "Too Much" by Midnight To Twelve are a commentary on the struggle of living in a world where we often feel trapped in between the minutes given and the minutes used. The first verse talks about having only a dollar a day yet being satisfied regardless. The song goes on to say that even though living in a space where we sometimes feel used and abused, it is still a wonder that we don't give up. The chorus focuses on not being content with just being okay, and wanting to fight no matter what.
The second verse speaks about how living in the edge of personal hell is hard for anyone to take, emphasizing the sense of being trapped in this world between the minutes used and the minutes given. It's up to us to decide where we want to go from here, and that it's never easy to be stuck in this space. The bridge of the song ties everything together and emphasizes the central theme of the song - living in this space of ambiguity is all about what we make of it. We need to fight, stand our ground, and take charge of our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Only have a dollar to kill a day
I have very little money, but it's enough for me to survive and be content.
Still I'm satisfied
Despite my financial struggles, I am happy and content.
I can't imagine any other way
This is the only way of life I know, and I cannot imagine living any differently.
I know that I'll get by
I have hope in the future that I will continue to survive.
In between the minutes used and the minutes given
Life is what happens between the time we are busy with tasks and the time we have for ourselves.
Is where we end up
Our lives often end up being a balance between our responsibilities and our personal time.
Sometimes I feel abused you tell me this is living
I feel like my life is hard and unfair, but people tell me that's just how life is.
It's a wonder I don't give up
It's amazing that I haven't lost hope or given up on life.
I don't want to be okay
I don't want to settle for a mediocre life.
I don't want to be alright
I don't want to be just okay or average.
I don't want to just sit down
I don't want to just stand by and watch life pass me by.
Too much of me not to fight
I have too much passion and desire to not fight for the life I want.
It's up to us where we go from here
Our future is in our own hands, and we have the power to shape it.
It's what we give and fake
Our future depends on what we put into it and how we present ourselves.
Living on the edge of personal hell
Life can feel like a personal hell when we are struggling to survive and make ends meet.
It's hard for anyone to take
It can be difficult for others to understand the struggles we face.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.