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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.
No Place Feels Like Home
Midtown Lyrics
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They misconstrue the past in sight and sound
And as lines recede
No one speaks a word of his lust
A word of dreams that've been left to rust
The TV's on and everyone stays calm.
As time has passed
No one understands and to say the least
I wanted to tell you
I miss it
I just wanted to let you know
The last year has helped me grow
I want to take you on the road
Where we'll go
I'll never know
Will you come along
It's easier when no place feels like home
I said I want out
I want to take you out of this
And go to California
'cause I want to take you on a ride
I'll set things right
I know the direction in which to go
I'll set things right and say goodnight.
The song No Place Feels Like Home by Midtown is a reflection on the past and the regrets that come with it. The opening lines suggest that dwelling on past mistakes is fruitless and only serves to distort our memories. The sense of time passing is palpable, and the lack of communication between people is highlighted by the lines "No one speaks a word of his lust/A word of dreams that've been left to rust."
As the song progresses, the singer states that he misses something from the past but doesn't specify what it is. He then goes on to say that the last year has helped him grow and that he wants to take someone on the road with him, although he doesn't know where they'll end up. The chorus emphasizes the idea that being on the road is preferable to being in one place that doesn't feel like home. The singer then declares that he wants to leave and go to California to start fresh and set things right.
Overall, the song is about the passage of time and the difficulties of moving on from the past. The singer's desire to escape and start anew is a common theme in many songs but the way in which it is expressed here is honest and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
Regrets are worthless
There is no use in regretting things as it only distorts the past and present.
They misconstrue the past in sight and sound
Regrets are deceptive as they create an unrealistic image of the past.
And as lines recede
As time passes and memories fade away,
No one speaks a word of his lust
People tend to hide their deep desires and passions.
A word of dreams that've been left to rust
Dreams are neglected and ignored with time, leading to a sense of emptiness.
The TV's on and everyone stays calm.
People seek distractions and comfort to avoid facing their emotions.
As time has passed
As years have gone by,
No one understands and to say the least
People are unable to comprehend each other's feelings and emotions.
The years have been unfair
The past has been harsh and unforgiving.
I wanted to tell you
There is something I have been holding back.
I miss it
I long for something that is now lost and cannot be regained.
I just wanted to let you know
I need to express my thoughts and feelings to you.
The last year has helped me grow
I have learned and matured from the past year's experiences.
I want to take you on the road
I want to share a journey with you.
Where we'll go
I am uncertain of the destination.
I'll never know
The future is unpredictable.
Will you come along
I am extending an invitation to you to share an uncertain journey.
It's easier when no place feels like home
It is easier to embark on a journey when there is no place that is truly home.
I said I want out
I want to escape from the past and current situation.
I want to take you out of this
I want to take you away from this current situation.
And go to California
I want to escape to a new place and start anew.
'cause I want to take you on a ride
I want to take you on a journey with me because I care for you.
I'll set things right
I will fix the problems that have been troubling us.
I know the direction in which to go
I know the solution to the problem and the path to take.
I'll set things right and say goodnight
I will fix the issues and put them to rest, ending the day peacefully.
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Drew Pyper
This band saved my freaking life... if it wasn't for these guys, Finch, Thursday... all those guys back in the early 2000's... my life just wouldn't have made sense. And here I am, 33 years old... successful AF and a massive 'Forget what you know' tattoo, written in Thai on my left forearm... Reminds me to forget about all the bullshit and the demon on your shoulder telling you you're worthless... and that sometimes, you're alright.
Stuart Wilson
I have tattooed on my right shoulder the words "Regrets are worthless". Saw these guys three times, and they were superb. Interacted with the crowd and really knocked the socks off the other bands that night.
chrono2320032003
Wow, this album takes me back. One of the most underrated pop-punk bands of the 90's
Mark Andresen
Love it when you find a great song you haven't heard in years!
R H
Perfection for this genre of music in this era. Just perfect...
VITNE
Takes me back to high school! Glad I got to see them while they were still a band, awesome live
GlebeDude
Whoever you are, Midtown, I want you to sincerely know this song was once a defining standby in my life.
whitebare7
man, this was my first real concert in that no parents were there. had no idea who they were as was there for the band opening for them. they played this small gig in charleston, sc called cumberland's. Anyway, this album and their second album have a special place in my high school past. I remember seeing them a second time a couple years later (MCR) opened for them if you can imagine! they asked for requests and this was shouted by so many...really seemed to catch them off guard.
Nate Corning
my favorite midtown song (tied with direction)
paticula
I can feel like home with you. our music allways be there as we <3