This Detroit, MI band recorded their first Tooth and Nail full-length, A Fire So Big the Heavens Can See It, in St. Cloud, FL with James Paul Wisner, who has also produced Dashboard Confessional, Underoath, and The Academy Is. While making this CD, the band fought off small town cabin fever, was restricted to bicycle transportation, and even shared a lake with an alligator. But such ordeals are colorful stories for another time because these guys are simply thrilled (but not to death) with the finished product.
The track “To the Moon for All I Care” is one of the group’s favorite new tunes. On the surface, one might assume it is based around what Ralph Kramden always told his wife Alice on the old The Honeymooners show. But as drummer Adam McMillion explains it, this song goes far deeper than that.
“The song is about our favorite movie, Danny Deckchair, which is about this guy that’s kind of fed up with his girlfriend who is not very faithful. And his job is really boring, so he decides to attach these balloons to his fold-up deckchair and he flies away,” McMillion says. When he finally lands, he’s in a faraway town, miles from everything and everyone he knows. “He kind of gets to start his life over, and we always thought that’s just such a cool concept,” McMillion continues. In fact, this song’s main character demands at one point, “Tell me about my future ‘cause I already know my past.”
Another noteworthy song has the intriguing title of “Detroit Is Built on Secrets”. This one takes on some of the nasty rumors oftentimes spread about rock bands – even about nice guys like Search The City. “So this is what we’re up against in this city of secrets,” states its anti-gossip lyric. But even when confronted with obvious lies, this thoughtful band still finds room for a little self-examination. “In the bridge it says, “Oh my God, forgive me for who I’m not,”” McMillion elaborates. “All these rumors are going around,” he continues, “but we’re still not the people we want to be. We’re still not the people God wants us to be. It’s just a cry out; kind of a confession. We wanna be better. We realize that we’re not who we should be.”
These closely bonded band members, which also include Alex Sheldon (guitar), Jim Czech (guitar), and Josh Frost (vocals), draw artistic inspiration from many loud and noisy sources, then translate these harsher sounds into surprisingly melodic, highly emotional songs.
“We’re more influenced by hardcore music than anything else,” Frost says of Search The City’s sound. “It doesn’t show so much because we’re pretty pop-y in parts. But collectively, we all love bands like Jimmy Eat World and bands like that.” So how would they describe their unique style? “We’d probably say progressive rock or something like that,” answers Frost.
Although the group is proud of their new CD, this band is truly in their element in concert. “Live is definitely Search The City’s favorite thing to do,” McMillion says without any hesitation. “It’s a chance to release a lot of emotion. We all love what we do onstage where we’ll just look at each other and just start laughing and smiling because it’s so much fun. Playing live is definitely the best part about being in a band.”
Search The City’s original nucleus, Sheldon, Czech, and McMillion, came up with the band’s Mapquest-like moniker while seeking out other musicians to complete their final lineup. “They named it that because they were looking for all of the different members, all over different cities,” Frost explains. “That meant all over Michigan. And because I was living in Florida at the time, they just called it Search The City.”
No doubt, Search The City succeeded in getting all their geographic coordinates correct.
After the band went their separate ways and onto some side projects, Frost and Czech have announced via Facebook and AboslutePunk.com has reported that they are back together and writing a second full-length album that's due out in the spring of 2012.
Young Hearts
Search The City Lyrics
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Cause you know that I want so much more
Than life with a picket fence
Surrounded by our reckless friends
The tides are getting high, but
The love we made will surely survive the storm
Because you know that this means so much more, and
Oh! These young hearts beat from miles apart, and
Oooh, though we're terrified of it
I still remember when we left this little town
You whispered softly in my ear
No matter where life takes us
You always have my heart my dear
The water swept us from home
We were caught beneath the undertow
I drowned in you
And you drowned in me too
Our ship is setting sail in this everlasting lover's tale
It's what we'll tell when our bones are old and frail, but
Oh! You're a light my darkened eyes can see, and
Oh! In your arms is where I want to be
Oooh, though we're terrified of it
I still remember when we left this little town
You whispered softly in my ear
No matter where life takes us
You always have my heart my dear
Whoa, whoa!
Not even the waves can hold us down-
Not even ones who say it's wrong-
Can't keep me away from you.
Oooh, though we're terrified of it
I still remember when we left this little town
You whispered softly in my ear
No matter where life takes us
You always have my heart my dear
I still remember when we left this little town
You whispered softly in my ear
No matter where life takes us
You always have my heart my dear
The song "Young Hearts" by Search The City tells the story of a couple who are committed to building a life together outside of societal expectations. They express their desire to build a house by the shore, rather than settling for a life with a white picket fence surrounded by reckless friends. The couple knows that the tides are getting high, but they are confident that the love they share will survive any storm. Despite being scared of the unknown, they are determined to live a life that follows their hearts and not societal norms.
The lyrics of the song paint a picture of a love that is pure and strong, and which can overcome any obstacle. The couple had to leave their hometown in search of something more, and the journey requires them to confront their fears. However, the love they share makes it all worth it. They believe that no matter where life takes them, they will always have each other's hearts, and they will always come out on top.
In summary, "Young Hearts" is an anthem for love that defies societal norms and follows the heart. It is a story of two people who are determined to build a life together, no matter what obstacles they may face. It is a song about love that is powerful enough to withstand anything that may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll build a house by the shore
We will create our home by the sea
Cause you know that I want so much more
Because you understand that I long for greater things
Than life with a picket fence
More than the traditional suburban lifestyle
Surrounded by our reckless friends
Around our impulsive acquaintances
The tides are getting high, but
The ocean waves are rising, yet
The love we made will surely survive the storm
Our bond will undoubtedly withstand the difficult times
Because you know that this means so much more, and
Because you recognize that our love means much more than anything else
Oh! These young hearts beat from miles apart, and
Our youthful hearts pulse although we are far away
Oh! Come what may, our love will find a way
No matter what obstacles come our way, our love will conquer them
Oooh, though we're terrified of it
Although we feel frightened
I still remember when we left this little town
I recall when we departed from this place
You whispered softly in my ear
You spoke gently to me
No matter where life takes us
Regardless of where our journey leads us
You always have my heart my dear
You forever hold my heart, my love
The water swept us from home
The current carried us from our initial dwelling
We were caught beneath the undertow
We became trapped by the undercurrent
I drowned in you
I was consumed by my love for you
And you drowned in me too
And your love for me overtook you as well
Our ship is setting sail in this everlasting lover's tale
Our romance will continue like an endless story
It's what we'll tell when our bones are old and frail, but
It is the story we will recollect when we are old and feeble
Oh! You're a light my darkened eyes can see, and
You are the illumination, my sightless eyes can perceive
Oh! In your arms is where I want to be
I desire to be in your embrace
Whoa, whoa!
An exclamation of astonishment
Not even the waves can hold us down-
Not even the ocean can deter us
Not even ones who say it's wrong-
Even people who disapprove cannot stop us
Can't keep me away from you.
Nothing can divide us
I still remember when we left this little town
I still reminisce about when we departed from that small place
You whispered softly in my ear
You murmured gently to me
No matter where life takes us
Wherever our journey leads us
You always have my heart my dear
You will always possess my love, my dearest
Contributed by Alexis N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juliana T
They are simply amazing. I love their music... They should be more recognized, for sure
Joseph Diclaire
Thank you for uploading these!!! Been dying to hear them!!
Edgar Ramírez
I love this song is great :)
Larxyy
No problem. I'm a huge fan and they don't get nearly enough credit for what they do.
M.E M
this song hurts me :( He dedicated this song for me because it reminds him of me, however he left and left such a big whole in my heart that everytime i listen to this song, i feel the pain and sorrow and I wish he could just walk right back in my life but he wouldnt, not now, never.
Heart Stealer
Beautiful & Sweet song <3
Jeffry Jefferson Roxas
WHY IS THIS NOT ON SPOTIFY?
tommyc9512
It is now!
Charles Cassidy
I need to get this album ._.
Os 76
I miss someone super special. Wow.