Since disbanding, two other bands were formed by members of MDJ: Letters of Warning and Eldridge. LOW was a short lived, female fronted project formed in 2003 by Hinojosa & Payne. Eldridge was formed by Goodwin in 2003 and has since reunited drummer Dan Payne with bassist & vocalist Chris Goodwin in the band Eldridge- which is making its own waves in the music world.
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Masquerade
Modern Day John Lyrics
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There must be a reason for taking me this far
I am the flame of passion I hold the seed of love
And when my days are over I will rise above
Burning with desire playing in the fire
All the people lonely people passing by
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
Tell me how the story goes
Give me some advice
Cause I can't seem to find my way
Please open up my eyes
I am the pain and sorrow
I am the boundless joy
And when my days are over
I will rise above
All the people lonely people passing by
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
All the people lonely people passing by
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
In Modern Day John's song Masquerade, the singer reflects on the journey of life and the search for purpose and advice. The song starts with the singer gazing at the stars, wondering if there's a reason for being where they are in life. They describe themselves as a "flame of passion" who holds the seed of love, implying that they have a lot to offer but may not know how to utilize it. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and a desire for guidance, as the singer asks for the story and advice that will help them find their way. They also acknowledge that their life has had both pain and joy, but ultimately they hope to rise above it all.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of a masquerade, with lonely people passing by on a journey to the unknown. The masquerade could be interpreted as the facade that people put on in social situations, hiding their true selves and their struggles. The journey to the unknown may symbolize the journey of life, where we're all trying to find our place and make sense of things. The chorus brings the song together thematically, with the lonely people passing by serving as a reminder that we're all in this together.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring out the window gazing at the stars
Contemplating my purpose and direction
There must be a reason for taking me this far
I believe there is a greater purpose for my journey
I am the flame of passion I hold the seed of love
I embody intense emotions and have the potential to create love
And when my days are over I will rise above
Even after death, my spirit will persist
Burning with desire playing in the fire
I am consumed with passion and take risks to pursue it
All the people lonely people passing by
I observe others who search for meaning and connection
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
We are all on a quest for answers in life’s mysteries
Tell me how the story goes
Can someone share their wisdom and perspective with me
Give me some advice
Help me navigate my life more effectively
Cause I can't seem to find my way
I feel lost and uncertain of my path
Please open up my eyes
I am seeking a new perspective on life
I am the pain and sorrow
I have experienced great emotional suffering
I am the boundless joy
I have also known immense happiness
And when my days are over
My legacy will persist beyond my lifetime
I will rise above
My spirit will conquer all adversity after death
All the people lonely people passing by
Other individuals struggle with feelings of isolation and uncertainty
On a journey to the unknown in this masquerade
We are all navigating a world of unknowns and facades
Writer(s): John, Howard Hewett, Kristian John M. Attard, Christopher Rutherford, Nia Peeples, Wilson Sanjey Olegasegarem
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.