1) Midtown is a pop-pun… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Midtown:
1) Midtown is a pop-punk band from Springfield, New Jersey, United States. Formed in November of 1998 by three Rutgers students, the band soon became a pop-rock quartet and took advantage of the fertile New Jersey punk scene to develop a unique sound that combined elements of both emo and alternative sounds. They began recording shortly after their formation. Their first EP, "Sacrifice of Life," was issued by Pinball Records in 1999. Their first full-length album, "Save the World, Lose the Girl," was released in early 2000 by the Drive-Thru Records label and picked up for distribution by MCA. Shortly after their second full-length, "Living Well Is The Best Revenge" was released, they left the label. Their third album, "Forget What You Know," was produced while the band was not under contract with a record label and then picked up by Sony Records.
The very popular song "Give It Up" appeared in the summer of 2004 in the box-office hit: "Spider-Man 2" soundtrack. It was also featured in the EA Games title: "Burnout 3: Takedown" in the autumn of 2004.
In 2005 the band deferred and continued projects elsewhere. The lead singer/bass player Gabe Saporta, who is currently a member of Cobra Starship, had to clarify the situation. When asked why Midtown had deferred, he had this to say:
"Well, Midtown’s not broken up. Basically, after our last tour we were supposed to start writing new stuff and then our friends in Senses Fail needed a guitar player so they asked Heath to go out and that turned into a longer thing. I had been working with beats, like on the last Midtown album I did a lot of experimenting with beats and I wanted to take a different approach to songwriting. I wanted to do something a little more fun, because Midtown had gotten really serious which was good and it was a good outlet for me but I wanted to do something that would showcase my personality."
However, many fans now have the impression that Midtown will never reunite, as all of the members now have other projects. Saporta has stated that one final show will happen in the future sometime in New Jersey. When it's going to happen is unknown at this time due to the ongoing projects.
Lead singer/bassist Gabe Saporta is currently the lead singer for, Cobra Starship.
Guitarist Heath Saraceno is currently playing guitar with Senses Fail.
Guitarist Tyler Rann plays with his band Band of Thieves.
Drummer Rob Hitt works on his label, I Surrender Records, and manages bands at Crush Music Management.
In early 2014 Midtown announced that they would reunite to play two shows at the Skate And Surf Festival of that year.
Several years later, in 2022, Midtown announced their Resurrection Tour, opening for four My Chemical Romance shows, and performing four other concerts of their own, along with Riot Fest.
2) A barbershop quartet from Manhattan, who won the BHS International Quartet Contest in 2023.
Become What You Hate
Midtown Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I thought I had something I could trust
I still can't believe what happened
It's not that you lied to us
It's not that our friendship was a front
It's just that I can't see the real in you
Yeah for years I was afraid
That I'm afraid that you've become
Everything that you had hated
I'm waiting
For this to blow away
How could I have been so blind
How could I have ignored so many signs
Especially when my friends warned me
About your deceptive side
And that your friendship was a lie
Yeah for years I was betrayed
Now I can finally say
That I'm afraid that you've become
Everything that you had hated
I'm waiting
For this to blow away
I've been working for
Something oh so fake
But it's never too late
To correct the faults
So many others made
I know you don't care about what's right or fair
I heard you say your future is looking so great
I've been working for
Something oh so fake
But I'm not working for you no more
The lyrics to Midtown's song "Become What You Hate" tell the story of a friendship that turned sour. The singer had trusted and believed in someone, only to discover that they were not who they appeared to be. The lyrics express feelings of betrayal and disappointment, as well as a sense of regret for not seeing the signs earlier. The chorus suggests that the person the singer trusted has become everything they once despised, and the singer is waiting for the situation to resolve itself.
The opening lines suggest that the singer once thought they had found someone they could trust, but this trust was eventually broken. The line "It's just that I can't see the real in you" indicates that the person the singer thought they knew was not authentic. The second verse reveals that the singer's friends had warned them about this person's deceptive side and that their friendship was a lie. This section of the lyrics highlights the theme of trust and the importance of surrounding oneself with honest, trustworthy people.
The chorus of "Become What You Hate" features the line "I'm afraid that you've become everything that you had hated." This line suggests that the person the singer trusted has turned into the very thing they once despised. This can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible meaning is that the person has become fake, dishonest, or manipulative. The lyrics express a sense of disappointment that this person has not lived up to their potential and has instead fallen into negative patterns of behavior.
Overall, the lyrics to "Become What You Hate" convey a message of caution about who we trust and surround ourselves with. The song suggests that it's important to be aware of the signs of deception and betrayal, and to be willing to cut ties with those who are not authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I found someone
At one point, I believed that I had found a trustworthy person.
I thought I had something I could trust
I thought that what I had put my trust in was reliable and dependable.
I still can't believe what happened
Even now, I find it difficult to come to terms with what transpired.
It's not that you lied to us
The issue isn't that you misled us with false statements.
It's not that our friendship was a front
Our relationship wasn't just for show or a pretense.
It's just that I can't see the real in you
I'm unable to discern your true intentions and motives.
Yeah for years I was afraid
I had harbored fears for many years.
Now I can finally say
After a long time, I can now express my thoughts on the matter.
That I'm afraid that you've become
I fear that you have transformed into something unwelcome.
Everything that you had hated
You now embody everything you formerly despised.
I'm waiting
I'm still anticipating what's to come.
For this to blow away
For this situation to diminish or disappear completely.
How could I have been so blind
I'm puzzled as to how I failed to notice or recognize the truth.
How could I have ignored so many signs
I disregarded a lot of warning signals and indicators of what was to come.
Especially when my friends warned me
In particular, my acquaintances advised me about the issue.
About your deceptive side
They told me about your tendencies towards deception.
And that your friendship was a lie
Additionally, they claimed that our bond was not genuine.
I've been working for
I've been dedicating my time and effort to obtaining or achieving something.
Something oh so fake
Something that's ultimately phony or pretended.
But it's never too late
However, there's still time to make things right.
To correct the faults
To rectify the flaws or defects of the past.
So many others made
Mistakes that numerous people committed.
I know you don't care about what's right or fair
I'm aware that you're unconcerned with what's moral or just.
I heard you say your future is looking so great
I overheard you expressing optimism regarding your upcoming prospects.
But I'm not working for you no more
Nevertheless, I'm ending my association with you from now on.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GABE SAPORTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind