Formed in 2004, The Cab consists of members Alex DeLeon (vocals), Joey Thunder (bass guitar), Chantry Johnson (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Dave Briggs (drums, percussion). They gained popularity through the music-sharing platform MySpace, where their demos and early releases attracted a growing fanbase.
In January 2006, The Cab signed to the local label Olympus Records; however, they did not release any material during this period. After they handed a demo to Panic! at the Disco's Spencer Smith and Jon Walker at a show featuring Cobra Starship, Boys Like Girls, and Cartel. Smith helped the band to sign with Decaydance Records in May 2007.
Over the years, The Cab continued to refine their sound, blending elements of pop, rock, and R&B into their music. They released EPs like "Symphony Soldier" and "Lock Me Up," further showcasing their versatility and evolving musical style.
In an interview with All Access, Alexander DeLeon stated that the band was currently going on hiatus, as he worked as a solo artist under the name Bohnes. DeLeon hinted that there could be a potential return for The Cab in the future. In January of 2020, a new song was teased on X, accompanied with an announcement of a new album in development.
This City Is Contagious
The Cab Lyrics
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When air is filled with dust and dying dreams
Attaching wings to all the sights
We're making sure these buildings fly
We worked too hard to leave without a fight
Go ahead and tell everyone you know
We stole the show
[Chorus]
Right now, this town is for the taking
We'll bring neon to its knees
Our time to shine beyond the pavement
We've got everything we need
So turn the music up, you're hearing more than sound
Right now, this town is for the taking
And it's all we'll ever need
The word is out, this town, it never sleeps
A feeding ground for those who still believe
Kissing curbs to bide our time
On this last night to feel alive
We will never leave this place behind
Go ahead and tell everyone you know
We stole the show
[Chorus]
[x2]
Make us, this city's contagious
Caught inside its pages
We are leaving it all
Hate us, it'll only save us
Stronger than we came up
We are leaving it all
Hate us, it'll only save us
(Right now, this town is for the taking)
Stronger than we came up
(We'll bring neon to its knees)
We are leaving it all
(Our time to shine beyond the pavement)
We've got everything we need
[Chorus]
The Cab's "This City is Contagious" is a song about a city that is alive and full of energy, with the potential to inspire and motivate anyone who sets foot there. The opening lines, "the word is out, this town can hardly breathe / when air is filled with dust and dying dreams" suggests the city is not without its problems, but the energy of the city and the determination of its inhabitants make it an infectious and inspiring place.
The lyrics are filled with symbolism and vivid imagery. The line, "attaching wings to all the sights / we're making sure these buildings fly" is an example of this, referring to the potential of the city and the desire to make it soar. Additionally, "kissing curbs to bide our time / on this last night to feel alive / we will never leave this place behind" speaks to the idea of experiencing everything the city has to offer and holding onto those memories always.
The chorus is anthemic, calling for a sense of unity and celebrating the power of the city. "Right now, this town is for the taking / we'll bring neon to its knees / our time to shine beyond the pavement / we've got everything we need" is a call to arms for the city's inhabitants, a declaration of their collective strength and determination.
Overall, "This City is Contagious" is an uplifting and inspiring track that celebrates the energy and potential of a city and its inhabitants.
Line by Line Meaning
The word is out, this town can hardly breathe
The town is struggling due to a lack of opportunity and success.
When air is filled with dust and dying dreams
The atmosphere is tainted by hopelessness and unfulfilled aspirations.
Attaching wings to all the sights
We're adding something special to everything in this town.
We're making sure these buildings fly
We're ensuring that our town thrives.
We worked too hard to leave without a fight
We've put in too much effort to give up now.
Go ahead and tell everyone you know
Spread the word about how great our town is.
We stole the show
We are the best thing about this town.
Right now, this town is for the taking
We have the power to make this town successful.
We'll bring neon to its knees
We'll make this town vibrant and exciting.
Our time to shine beyond the pavement
It's our moment to succeed and make our town great.
We've got everything we need
We have all the resources necessary to succeed.
So turn the music up, you're hearing more than sound
Our town has a vibe and energy that can be felt.
The word is out, this town, it never sleeps
Our town is always active and lively.
A feeding ground for those who still believe
Our town is a place for dreamers and believers.
Kissing curbs to bide our time
We're willing to make sacrifices to succeed.
On this last night to feel alive
We're living in the moment and making the most of our time.
We will never leave this place behind
We're committed to making our town a success.
Make us, this city's contagious
We want our success to spread throughout the town.
Caught inside its pages
Our town is our story, our journey.
Hate us, it'll only save us
Criticism won't bring us down.
Stronger than we came up
We're more resilient than when we started.
We are leaving it all
We're putting everything we have into this town.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX DELEON, ALEX JOHNSON, ALEX MARSHALL, ALEXANDER DELEON, CASH COLIGAN, CASH COLLIGAN, IAN CRAWFORD, MATT SQUIRE
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