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.
To Our Savior
Midtown Lyrics
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You cry again
To save yourself
But you could
Never understand their pain
It's all a game
And you will
Never understand the pain
I'll move on tomorrow
We can try again
And when their hope is gone
I'm waiting
I'll move on tomorrow
We can try again
And when their hope is gone
I'm waiting
I'll move on tomorrow
We can try again
You're my savior
You're my savior
You cry again
To save yourself
You feel ashamed
Never understand the pain
All you're missing
Is an honest
Presentation
I hope you understand this pain
You can pretend but I'm not buying it
Can pretend, but I'm not buying it
Can pretend, but I'm not buying it
You're my savior So hard to believe what you're looking for
You're my savior So hard to believe what you're looking for
You're my savior So hard to believe what you're looking for
Right.
Write.
The song "To Our Savior" by Midtown is about someone who is desperate to save themselves but can never truly understand the pain of others. The first stanza talks about how the person is crying to save themselves but cannot comprehend the pain of those around them. They play a game with themselves and cannot see the truth behind their actions. The chorus repeats the line "I'll move on tomorrow, we can try again," emphasizing the idea that there is always another chance to do better. The last stanza speaks directly to the person who is the subject of the song, telling them that they are missing an honest presentation and that the singer hopes they someday understand the pain they cause.
The theme of the song is not just about empathy and understanding, but the idea that there is always hope for redemption. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this idea, that even though someone may not fully grasp the pain they are causing now, they can change and improve in the future. The title of the song, "To Our Savior," can be interpreted in different ways - perhaps the person being sung about is seen as a savior for some, or the singer is asking them to become a savior by acknowledging the pain around them.
Line by Line Meaning
So hard to believe what you're looking for
You're having a hard time accepting what you're searching for.
You cry again
To save yourself
But you could
Never understand their pain
You're shedding tears to protect yourself from harm, but you can't empathize with others' suffering.
It's all a game
You play yourself
And you will
Never understand the pain
Life's a game, and you're your own opponent. Yet, you won't be able to recognize the agony involved.
I'll move on tomorrow
We can try again
And when their hope is gone
I'm waiting
We can hope for another day, try harder, and when others lose strength, I'll be waiting to support them.
You cry again
To save yourself
You feel ashamed
Never understand the pain
You're trying to safeguard your fears through tears, but you're too ashamed to admit it, and won't ever grasp others' distress.
All you're missing
Is an honest
Presentation
I hope you understand this pain
What you need is a frank exposé of the situation, hopefully making you understand the anguish involved.
You can pretend but I'm not buying it
Can pretend, but I'm not buying it
Can pretend, but I'm not buying it
You might put on a facade, but I'm not convinced of your sincerity.
You're my savior
So hard to believe what you're looking for
You're my savior
So hard to believe what you're looking for
You're my savior
So hard to believe what you're looking for
Right.
To me, you're someone who saves me from my own insecurities, all while this mission you're pursuing seems incredible to be true. Right.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GABE SAPORTA
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