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.
Such A Person
Midtown Lyrics
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Or the life she's leading through you
Just every passing day
Leaves me wondering what is really true
Expecting to find you sleeping soundly
Through and through
Sadness comes misplaced
Happiness will come when you are with the one
Who can take you to places you never were
But always knew
I'm coming for the ride
And you can say it's too safe inside
You cannot realize it's taking time
I'm taking it in stride
I'm sure it's safer inside
You just can't realize but you're such a person
Wake up every morning, every morning
With her name in your head, you can survive
But you say I'm not half what I wish
I was so much back then
There is no end and no room for pretend
Feeling only this, I cannot fathom it
There's no escape from uncertain fate
There is no excuse, why did this happen to you
Can our lives be made up
From what's been left in time
You're feeling time crushing at the spine
And you're tired and I'm tired
We're so tired, yeah
You're tired inside
You just can't realize what's wrong
Or what it's like to be something
Oh you've come a long way
And I know everything feels gone
Will you see this through
Or will you say it's through
Everything seems so gone to you
The lyrics to Midtown's "Such A Person" are highly introspective and pensive. The singer addresses someone, emphasizing that their sorrow doesn't necessarily have anything to do with them, or the person's life they lead. They admit that they wonder what's really true and struggle to find any truth, feeling that things aren't what they seem. The lyrics delve deeper into the theme of uncertainty as they confront their sadness and how the end can mean uncovering the truth. Happiness comes when you find someone who can take you to places you have never been before, and although the singer seems to be content being a part of this journey, it seems that this is where the person wants to stay.
The singer admits that they are taking everything in stride, realizing that things may be safer inside but still ready for the ride. They question the person's ability to see the truth of the situation, implying that they may be holding back or unable to face reality. The lyrics describe the person waking up with the same name in their head every morning, suggesting that they may be stuck in a cycle they can survive but not fully escape. The repeated refrain of "you're such a person" has a tone of both frustration and admiration, perhaps reflecting the singer's conflicting feelings towards the subject.
Line by Line Meaning
This isn't about you
The situation is not about the person being addressed.
Or the life she's leading through you
The person being addressed is not responsible for the way their partner lives through them.
Just every passing day
With each day that goes by,
Leaves me wondering what is really true
Things become increasingly unclear and ambiguous, leading to a desire for clarity or truth.
Expecting to find you sleeping soundly
Hoping to find the person being addressed resting peacefully.
Through and through
Completely or thoroughly.
Sadness comes misplaced
Feelings of sorrow are often not expressed or directed appropriately.
And ends are means by which to uncover truth
The conclusions or outcomes of a situation can reveal what is really happening.
Happiness will come when you are with the one
One's joy is found in being with the right person.
Who can take you to places you never were
A good partner can help one explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
But always knew
Although one may have had an inkling or intuition.
I'm coming for the ride
I am ready to come along on the journey.
And you can say it's too safe inside
The person being addressed may feel too comfortable and unwilling to take risks.
You cannot realize it's taking time
Acknowledging that growth and progress takes time and patience is important.
I'm taking it in stride
I am handling the situation calmly and confidently.
I'm sure it's safer inside
Being in a state of safety or security is comforting, even if it may not be the best choice.
You just can't realize but you're such a person
The person being addressed is a certain type of person that they may not be aware of.
Wake up every morning, every morning
Waking up to the same reality each day.
With her name in your head, you can survive
The person being addressed finds comfort in thinking of their partner each day.
But you say I'm not half what I wish
Someone else feels like they are not meeting their own expectations.
I was so much back then
Reflecting on a past self that was different or better.
There is no end and no room for pretend
The situation is real and there is no room for pretending it is different.
Feeling only this, I cannot fathom it
Experiencing strong emotions that are difficult to understand or process.
There's no escape from uncertain fate
The future is unknown and cannot be escaped.
There is no excuse, why did this happen to you
No explanation can justify the negative things that happen in life.
Can our lives be made up
Is it possible that our lives can be formed out of
From what's been left in time
What has been established or experienced over time.
You're feeling time crushing at the spine
The weight of time is causing one to feel burdened or overwhelmed.
And you're tired and I'm tired
Both parties are exhausted.
We're so tired, yeah
The exhaustion is significant and felt by both parties.
You're tired inside
The exhaustion goes beyond physical tiredness and is affecting one emotionally.
You just can't realize what's wrong
One may not be fully aware of what is negatively impacting them.
Or what it's like to be something
It's difficult to understand what it feels like to be in a certain situation.
Oh you've come a long way
One has made significant progress or growth over time.
And I know everything feels gone
Despite the progress made, everything may feel lost or hopeless.
Will you see this through
Will one persevere and continue despite the struggles?
Or will you say it's through
Will one give up and quit?
Everything seems so gone to you
The person being addressed feels like they have lost everything.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GABE SAPORTA, RUSS BALLARD
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