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.
Perfect
Midtown Lyrics
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But you'd push it away
I came here today with a purpose
Should I try or just let it go
'Cause these things I'd like to ask you
Are things I can't explain
Or should I keep your glance
Should I have succumbed to your courtesy
I could see you were trying to get my attention
But I pushed it away
This time I think it could be perfect
But you'd push it away
Tonight it seemed suddenly perfect
Still no promises made
The balance of power was shifted
Were you trying to let me in
Or was I trying so hard
That all my confidence was lost tonight
Confused and regretful, I cracked
Swallowed it back
And left with no spine intact
Maybe we were meant to see what's right
See how this ought to be
Just a taste of life to see what's right
You made sense out of me
What a shame that we're slipping away now
I'm going away now
Off to see what's out there
'Cause you're all that's here for me
The song "Perfect" by Midtown is about the struggles of trying to make a relationship work. The singer sings about feeling like this time it could be "perfect," but their partner keeps pushing it away. He came with a purpose, but he’s not sure if he should pursue the relationship or let it go. He has questions for his partner, but he can’t find the right words to explain or ask them. The singer remembers a moment where he could have responded to the kindness his partner showed him, but he pushed it away. The second stanza starts with the same line as the first, but now the singer wonders if maybe it could be perfect after all. However, they are still wary and no promises have been made. The balance of power has shifted, and he wonders if his partner is trying to let him in or if he's trying too hard. He feels confused, regretful, and spineless for not communicating his feelings properly. Ultimately, he decides to leave and to see what else is out there.
The lyrics explore the uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship. The singer is afraid of getting hurt and is unsure whether the relationship is worth pursuing or not. There is a sense of regret for not seizing the moment when his partner was trying to get his attention. The song also reflects the difficulty of communicating one's feelings and how it can lead to missed opportunities and misunderstandings.
Line by Line Meaning
This time I think it could be perfect
I believe this relationship has potential to work out.
But you'd push it away
But you always seem to reject anything that could possibly lead to a relationship between us.
I came here today with a purpose
I came here to see you with intention and direction.
Should I try or just let it go
I'm not sure if I should pursue you or just move on.
'Cause these things I'd like to ask you
The questions I want to ask are important to clarify my confusion.
Are things I can't explain
But I can't seem to find the right words to articulate how I feel.
Or should I keep your glance
Should I hold on to the eye contact we made?
Outside the porch last Saturday
From our encounter outside last Saturday.
Should I have succumbed to your courtesy
Maybe I should have responded to your attention and gestures.
I could see you were trying to get my attention
I could tell that you were making an effort to catch my eye.
But I pushed it away
But I ignored it and didn't reciprocate.
Tonight it seemed suddenly perfect
Tonight, being with you felt like it could be exactly what I want.
Still no promises made
But we haven't made any commitments yet.
The balance of power was shifted
The dynamic of our relationship changed.
Were you trying to let me in
Were you trying to allow me into your heart and into a relationship?
Or was I trying so hard
Or was I the one who was overthinking things and trying too hard.
That all my confidence was lost tonight
My confidence has been shattered because of how unsure I feel now.
Confused and regretful, I cracked
I feel confused and full of regret for not taking action when I had the chance.
Swallowed it back
I held back my feelings and emotions.
And left with no spine intact
I feel ashamed and cowardly for not standing up for myself and being honest with you.
Maybe we were meant to see what's right
Perhaps we were always meant to figure out if we were right for each other.
See how this ought to be
To determine the right way for us to move forward.
Just a taste of life to see what's right
Maybe being together, even if it doesn't last, is just a small part of our journey to finding what's right for us.
You made sense out of me
Being with you helped me understand myself better.
What a shame that we're slipping away now
It's sad that our relationship isn't progressing anymore.
I'm going away now
I'm leaving and moving on.
Off to see what's out there
I'm ready to explore my options and see what else is possible.
'Cause you're all that's here for me
But I know I'll always remember our time together and appreciate the moments we shared.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO GARIBAY, CHANTELLE PAIGE, MICHAEL ANTHONY WARREN
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