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.
Zzzzz
The Cab Lyrics
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I'm high and dry and kicked to the ground
I'm lost and I'll never be found
My lips were much too shy
The lines about you they never rhymed
And you said I'd never get things right
(I never said it was the best thing for you)
I need you here tonight
Singing myself to sleep
And you're still my favorite melody
It's been three weeks
How long can this go on
Singing myself to sleep
And you're haunting every memory
Goodbye, get out, of my life
Goodnight
And you're hot cold
You're bad around the bones
You run while I lose control
I miss you forever you'll stay gold
And girl you know I'm not getting by
I've lost it you're in my mind
And everyday's the darkest day of my life
(I never said it was the best thing for you)
And baby where'd you go
I need you here tonight
Singing myself to sleep
And you're still my favorite melody
It's been three weeks
How long can this go on
Singing myself to sleep
And you're haunting every memory
Goodbye, get out, of my life
Goodnight
Cause I'm drowning when I close my eyes
And I'm falling can't breathe tonight
And our story has fade to black inside (inside)
Cause I'm drowning when I close my eyes
And I'm falling can't breathe tonight
And our story has fade to black inside (inside)
Singing myself to sleep
And you're still my favorite melody
It's been three weeks
How long can this go on
Singing myself to sleep
And you're haunting every memory
Goodbye, get out, of my life
Goodnight
Cause I'm drowning when I close my eyes
And I'm falling can't breathe tonight
And our story has fade to black inside (inside)
The Cab's song "Zzzzz" is a poignant expression of lost love, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that capture the singer's overwhelming despair. The recurring line "Singing myself to sleep, and you're still my favorite melody" serves as a vivid illustration of his inability to let go of the past. He is haunted by his memories of the relationship, even in his dreams. The imagery of drowning and falling also speaks to the depths of his hopelessness and despair. The lyrics reveal a sense of confusion and desperation as the singer tries to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The song's refrain, "And baby where'd you go, I need you here tonight," encapsulates the sense of longing and loss that pervades the track. The singer is desperate to have his lover back, but he knows deep down that it's unlikely to happen. The song's chorus, with its plaintive refrain of "Goodbye, get out, of my life, goodnight," serves as a final, anguished farewell to the past.
Overall, "Zzzzz" is a powerful, emotional song that speaks to the pain of lost love and the struggle to move on. Its vivid imagery and evocative lyrics make it a moving tribute to a difficult and universal human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm up down spinning around
I'm in a state of chaos and confusion.
I'm high and dry and kicked to the ground
I feel abandoned and helpless.
I'm lost and I'll never be found
I feel like I've lost my way and there's no turning back.
My lips were much too shy
I was too afraid to speak my mind and express my feelings for you.
The lines about you they never rhymed
I struggled to express my emotions in words that would make sense.
And you said I'd never get things right
You told me I wasn't good enough for you.
(I never said it was the best thing for you)
I knew that our relationship was complicated and might not have been the best for either of us.
And baby where'd you go
I miss you and I need you to come back into my life.
I need you here tonight
I long for your presence and comfort in this difficult time.
Singing myself to sleep
I'm using music as a way to cope with my emotions and find solace in the darkness.
And you're still my favorite melody
Even though you're gone, you still occupy a special place in my heart and mind.
It's been three weeks
It's been a while since you left, but the pain is still fresh.
How long can this go on
I can't keep living like this, constantly hurting and missing you.
And you're haunting every memory
Your absence continues to haunt me, and I can't escape the memories of our time together.
Goodbye, get out, of my life
I know that it's time to let go and move on, even though it's painful.
Goodnight
This is the end of the chapter, and it's time to rest and move forward.
Cause I'm drowning when I close my eyes
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions and can't escape them, even in my sleep.
And I'm falling can't breathe tonight
The pain is suffocating and intense, and I feel like I'm falling apart.
And our story has fade to black inside (inside)
Our relationship has ended and there's nothing left to hold onto.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX DELEON, ALEX JOHNSON, ALEX MARSHALL, ALEXANDER DELEON, CASH COLIGAN, CASH COLLIGAN, DAVID KATZ, IAN CRAWFORD, SAM HOLLANDER
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