After spending months crafting their new songs Sick City's long awaited full-length album, NIGHTLIFE, is scheduled for release September 18. Youngson gives a glimpse into what fans can expect. "We like to say our music is 60% evil 40% pop. Kind of a joke... but actually very accurate. All I really want is to make the kids clap their hands, dance and maybe think a little bit on the way."
In March, Sick City headed to Atlanta, Georgia where they recorded NIGHTLIFE at Tree Sound Studios with producers Kenneth Mount & Zach Odom (Cartel, Jimmy Eat World). According to guitarist Dave Grabowski working with Kenneth and Zach was a match made in rock and roll heaven. "It was amazing to work with people who shared the same vision of big drums, and sweet all around tone. They helped us focus some of our songs and got us stoked to be there every day." Bassist TJ Stevenson concurs, "Every single element of this album sounds better than I envisioned it."
Winnipeg, Manitoba's Sick City formed in early 2005 with Josh Youngson (vocals), Joel Neufeld (drums), Dorian Paszkowski (guitar), Dave Grabowski (guitar) and T.J Stevenson (bass) and they released their 5 song EP, "Where Do We Go From Here" the same year. Joel, who is the brother of Comeback Kid frontman Andrew Neufeld, secured the band their first show opening at the CD release party for Comeback Kid's "Wake The Dead." A year later they played to a crowd of 800 dancing fans for their own EP release party. According to Stevenson, "there isn't a show to date that we all haven't been drenched in sweat by the end. We put on a show that lets people know how much we love to do this."
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In The Millions
Sick City Lyrics
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Fly by as to motion my eyes to the sky
Everybody go home, it's going down tonight
Everybody get out, it's going down tonight
I got a bag full of bills
And a suit that could kill for a thrill
If I wanted but that's not the deal
It's on my side tonight
And I can feel it
I will call you from the road
To let you know, I'm coming homing in the millions
Why do yeah you, you know how we do
Throw it all on red so that we never forget
Everybody go home, it's going down tonight
Everybody get out, it's going down tonight
I got a bag full of bills
And a suit that could kill for a thrill
If I wanted but that's not the deal
No, and I can feel it
It's on my side tonight
And I can feel it
I will call you from the road
To let you know, I'm coming homing in the millions
Cause' here I am
It's my life to give away
It all falls on red tonight, tonight
Everything could change tonight,
One chance, I know
Everything could change tonight,
One chane, I know
Everything could change tonight,
One chance, I know
Cause' It's my life to give away
Let go
I will call you from the road
(From the road)
To let you know I'm coming home in the millions
I will call you from the road
(From the road)
To let you know I'm coming home in the millions
Cause' here I am
The song "In The Millions" by Sick City is an anthem about risk-taking and living life to the fullest. The song begins with a vivid image of a cigarette being lit and a murder of crows flying by, as if to motion the singer's eyes to the sky. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks about living in the moment and taking chances. The chorus repeats the line "Everybody go home, it's going down tonight," emphasizing the idea that something big is about to happen and everyone should be a part of it.
The singer talks about having a bag full of bills and a suit that could kill for a thrill, but that's not what he's after. He can feel that something's on his side tonight, and he's going to take advantage of it. The line "I will call you from the road to let you know I'm coming home in the millions" suggests that the singer is on some kind of journey or adventure, and he's going to make it big. The chorus repeats once more before the song ends with the singer repeating "I will call you from the road" and emphasizing the idea that he's coming home in the millions.
Overall, "In The Millions" is an inspiring song about taking chances and living life to the fullest. It's a reminder to enjoy the ride and not be afraid to take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Cigarette lit and a murder of crows
I light my cigarette as a murder of crows fly by, catching my attention
Fly by as to motion my eyes to the sky
The murder of crows fly by to make me look up to the sky
Everybody go home, it's going down tonight
It's time to leave because something is going to happen tonight
Everybody get out, it's going down tonight
Everyone needs to leave because something is going to happen tonight
I got a bag full of bills
I have a bag full of money
And a suit that could kill for a thrill
I have a stylish suit that could impress anyone
If I wanted but that's not the deal
I could use my money and style to impress people, but that's not my goal
No, and I can feel it
My intuition tells me that something good will happen tonight
It's on my side tonight
Luck is on my side tonight
I will call you from the road
I will call you when I'm on my way
To let you know, I'm coming homing in the millions
I will call you to tell you that I am coming home with a lot of money
Why do yeah you, you know how we do
You already know what we do
Throw it all on red so that we never forget
Let's bet everything on the roulette wheel, so we won't forget this night
Everything could change tonight,
Anything could happen tonight
One chance, I know
I only have one chance
Cause' It's my life to give away
It's my life to take risks with
Let go
Don't hold back, take the risk
Here I am
I'm ready
Contributed by Sebastian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kai Wolfe
i definately saw these guys live last night with greeley estates it was an amazing show! i havent hurt this much from a moshpit in ages!!
Rachel Anne Lintner
i love this song.. (: ♥
Andrew Roncadin
Man, the version of this song and the other ones they had before they signed their record deal were 1000000x better. the ones on the album are soft. No surprise they broke up and are forgotten. Too bad.
Stun419
The demos for this are now on google fucking play, go listen to the ear porn.
MrTSV18
2021 WHATUP! This song takes me back!!!!!
VirtuousFaith
our uncle was in this band
Matthew Steel
i like the version better with the screaming
Pennyhand
Our band stillborn played with with these guys and cancer bats In quesnel bc
JackieZamo
definitely saw that show
MapleJunkie
not bad