Mister Vertigo was assembled by Matthew Hajdys, Jonathan Scanlon, and Jon Shaw Carpenter. In late 2000, they released a self-titled, five-track EP, and followed it up in 2002 with their debut LP, Wintermusik, an ambitious and artistically rich set. It was produced by the accomplished Andy Happel (Thanks to Gravity), a noted songwriter, violinist and producer. Mister Vertigo played in and around the Boston area to support the effort, but sights were securely set on a second studio venture. 2003 marked the beginning of what would become Mister Vertigos second long-player, titled Mister Vertigos Fear of Heights. While most of it was again produced by Andy Happel, the band expanded horizons. Collaborating with Matt Tahaney and Matthew Beaudoin of famed Q Division Studios in Somerville, MA, they even got some mixing help from MIKE DENNEEN (Aimee Mann, Fountains of Wayne, Gigolo Aunts). The record was released on 05/03/05. In April of 2006 Mr. Vertigo returned to the studio with Producer SCOTT RIEBLING (Fall Out Boy, Metro Station, We The Kings, Cobra Starship, Lustra, The Academy Is) to record two new tracks. The songs "Hammerstrong" and "Halfway Home" became the first two tracks cut for the bands 3rd full length record SONGS TO LEANN. The band headed into producer DENNIS CARROLLS 6 Media studios in Haverhill MA, the week of June 18th 2007 to put the finishing touches on the record. SCOTT RIEBLING also returned to add some mixing help to the records signature track "Cosmo". The record was released on Aug. 30th 2007. In the winter of 2008 the band began prepro on a new full length record. They began working with Producer Scott Riebling at his new state of the art studio in Raynham MA but has also found a 2nd home at ZIPPAH Recording in Boston MA with producers MIKE DAVIDSON, BRIAN CHARLES, & ANNIE HOFFMAN (The Sheila Divine, The Figgs, Azure Ray, Bright Eyes, The Faint). They have also added lead guitar/keyboard player John (Duey) Ducharme & bassist Ry Donovan to the permanent band lineup. The new 14 track LP “Metatheory” and 6 song EP “Subtheories” reached completion in the summer of 2011. The new records feature guest vocals from Aaron Perrino (The Sheila Divine/Dear Leader), Noelle Leblanc (Damone/The Organ Beats), trumpet from Shills front man Brian Murphy, and an array of contributions from Ways to Fall multi instrumentalist Erik Fairchild. Due to more recording opportunities in 2012 the band chose to delay the release of the new records and in October 2011 the band headed into CONOR OBERST & MIKE MOGIS’ ARC studios in Omaha Nebraska to record 5 new tracks with producer A.J. MOGIS (Criteria, The Faint, Jenny Lewis, Cursive, The Get Up Kids). While in Omaha the band collaborated with Mynabirds vocalist Laura Burhenn as well as Tilly and the Wall front woman Kianna Alarid Cameron. This new recording endeavor led to the band returning to Boston and Zippah Recording to track another 5 songs with producer Brian Charles. Then in May of 2012, A.J. Mogis made a trip up to Boston to produce another 5 songs for the band at Zippah which has now become the bands home base for making new music. The band released the new E.P. "Taciturn" on Jan 18th 2013 and plans to continue to release new music throughout 2013...
Hunger
Mr. Vertigo Lyrics
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Are you ready to give up your old life
Make mine yours and yours mine
Baby let's not go out it's too bright
Wait for the protection of night
I will make you like me
And then we shall feed
Your love for me bleeds
You will be mine soon
I will kill the sun and give you the moon
You will know your truest form
My blood red rose feel my thorn
For you my love for you I sing
Ride my love on black bats wing
Let's stay out of the daylight
And move together in the night
I can smell almost taste your blood
I have a hunger for your love
The lyrics of Mr. Vertigo's song "Hunger" delve into a dark and intense love story filled with imagery of immortality, sacrifice, and desire. The opening lines question the sincerity of the feelings being expressed, pondering whether they are genuine emotions or deceitful lies. This sets the tone for a relationship that may not be as straightforward or pure as it initially seems.
The singer in the song seems willing to abandon their old life and merge it with their lover's, suggesting a deep level of commitment and entanglement between the two individuals. There is a strong sense of possession and intimacy in the lines "Make mine yours and yours mine," indicating a desire for unity and a blending of identities.
As the song progresses, the theme of immortality is introduced, with the promise of eternal life and the transformation of the beloved into a being similar to the singer. The idea of feeding on love is metaphorically portrayed, hinting at a consuming and intense connection that transcends mere physical attraction.
The imagery of darkness and night permeates the lyrics, emphasizing a preference for secrecy and the shadows over exposure to the harsh light of day. The hunger for love is expressed as a primal instinct, with the yearning for the beloved's blood symbolizing a deep and insatiable desire for emotional fulfillment. Overall, the lyrics of "Hunger" paint a captivating and haunting picture of a love that is intense, possessive, and tinged with elements of darkness and immortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Or are they reflecting your lies
Questioning if actions are mirroring deceitful intentions
Are you ready to give up your old life
Asking if the listener is prepared for a transformation
Make mine yours and yours mine
Expressing a desire for a deep, reciprocal connection
Baby let's not go out it's too bright
Preferring the cover of darkness for privacy
Wait for the protection of night
Seeking comfort and safety in the nighttime
I will make you like me
Promising to change the listener to be similar to the singer
Draped in immortality
Envisioning a timeless existence
And then we shall feed
Sharing a mutual emotional nourishment
Your love for me bleeds
Describing intense, passionate affection
You will be mine soon
Predicting a close connection in the near future
I will kill the sun and give you the moon
Offering extravagant gestures of affection
You will know your truest form
Revealing one's authentic self
My blood red rose feel my thorn
Presenting the beauty and danger of love
For you my love for you I sing
Declaring a heartfelt expression of devotion
Ride my love on black bats wing
Imagining a thrilling, unconventional experience
Let's stay out of the daylight
Preferring the mystery and intimacy of night
And move together in the night
Emphasizing unity and closeness in darkness
I can smell almost taste your blood
Sensing a strong connection and attraction
I have a hunger for your love
Expressing a deep desire for emotional connection
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sam McClellan
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