"Look I know you miss her man, but.. But you can't keep doing this to yourself She's moved on Meanwhile you're out there just Walking the streets at night Alone, in a river of darkness"
EXACTLY. EX-FUCKING-ACTLY. For the lighter song could have gone with "The Midnight" "FM-84" "Timecop 83" and for the darker more gruesome songs they could have gone with "Gunship" "Essenger" "Scandroid".
Mark my words there will be a great “cyberpunk game” one day that will give these incredible sounds somewhere to belong to in the gaming world… one day there will
Actually it's better being underrated so they don't attract the normies and casuals that ruin everything they come across. I was happy listening to K-Pop when it was unknown to the masses but left it for good once it became mainstream due to the toxic fans and the music itself starting to become generic rubbish.
@@Se7en398 so you prefeer artist not being succesfull so you can call yourself an "cultured intellectual that only likes obscure things" grow up, KPop its better now than when wasnt popular.
This song helped me get through the hardest break up a few years ago. The memories and feelings it brings up listening is something. This song is very very special
I know they are supposed to evoke an 80's atmosphere, but something about their sound takes me back to warm Summer evenings in the late 70's when I was a kid and didn't have a care in the world.
[Intro] Look, I know you miss her man, but... But you can't keep doing this to yourself She's moved on Meanwhile you're out there just Walking the streets at night Alone, in a river of darkness [Verse 1] Glowing windows in the buildings from the elevated train I see a thousand different stories pass And faces without names Forget why I came here And I forget why I stay And wonder if they'd notice If I slipped away [Verse 2] What if I kept going If I don't get off tonight What if I ride this to the edges Through the darkness to the light [Chorus] Could I find you there? Could I find you there? If I slipped away? [Verse 3] What if there's no answer We're all just hearts that have to fight Through the dangers of the rapids Through the darkness to the light [Chorus] Could I find you there? Could I find you there? If I slipped away? [Outro] Look, I know you miss her man, but... But you can't keep doing this to yourself She's moved on Meanwhile you're out there just Walking the streets at night Alone, in a river of darkness
I used to be the one I used to be your getaway dreamer I couldn't get enough Thinking that we would last forever… Very similar to FM-84 "Running In The Night". But these 80's chord progressions helped to define 1984.
So, The Midnight holds a special place in my heart, and maybe this song in particular. . . When I first discovered them (which was sadly only last year, 2019), I was going through my worst breakup that I've ever been through. Now, I'm usually rather picky with who I date, however, I was head over heels for a girl that, ultimately, was no good for me, used me, and ended up moving on to someone else without batting an eyelash. . . At the beginning of our relationship, it was so. . . beautiful. . . She showed me a side of her that I couldn't help but fall in love with. . . I would've done anything for her. . . Alas, through time, the spark seemed to disappear for her, and her true intentions showed. . . And we argued, so much, over things we shouldn't have been arguing about. . . By a certain point, I wondered if she even had any feelings for me to begin with, or if it was just a game for her, and upon finding out some undesirable information regarding things she was doing behind my back, things she though she was deceiving me on, I had to break up with her, and it was rough. . . Anyways, it took me so long to get over her, and when I used to listen to this, I would get this strange, beautiful, sadness that I feel the song encapsulates so well. . . A feeling of longing and hope for something that's now gone. . . So long I had associated sadness with this song, though I still loved it, longed for it, maybe even, so to speak, I don't know. . . Now, months later, and alone, with a fresh head on my shoulders, this song has a new sound to me, and a new meaning. . . In a way, the song is more beautiful than I've ever heard it before, and it only just started happening a couple weeks ago. . . I may not understand it 100% yet, but the sadness I felt for so long is fading, and now when I hear this, I can only smile. . . I saw them live here in Florida a few months ago, and what I wouldn't give to see them live again. . . Truly a group that has touched my heart. . . Sorry for the sap, but maybe someone can relate :) Stay safe and happy y'all. . .
@RecklessMage N Yeah man, the Midnight tend to have that effect. . Keep your head up, everything happens for a reason. . I know that sounds cliche, but it does get easier through time. I'm not gonna lie, I still think of her and everything. . But the weight feels a bit more lifted as time goes by. Stay strong, and don't walk through that River of Darkness. . It doesn't help. .
I'm 21 and I love the 80s more than anything, even tho I've never experienced it. I feel as if I have a old soul and feel when I listen to this music I can time travel to where I wanna be 🙏🏻🔥🔥
Wow, just wow. It reminds me of music from back then. I may have been born in the early 2000’s, but I love music from the 80’s and 90’s because I grew up listening to stuff like that. It makes me glad to see that people are still making music somewhat similar to how it was back then. Sometimes It makes me think I was born at the wrong time 😂 I can say for sure that this world has taken a wrong turn since then... who can agree?
"look, i know you miss her man. but you can't keep doing this to yourself. she's moved on. and meanwhile you're out there just.. walking the streets at night, alone, in a river of darkness." ♡ fave
Man i never believe how prophetic the intro speech would be in 2022. I first heard this masterpiece in 2019 and i listened to it regularly since. In January 2022, before the new year's month even ended, she just vanished from her job and all phone calls went unanswered. No one seemed to know anything. The lyrics of this song has since been describing me . The building where she used to work is across the street from my office. so i found myself staying after hours to do extra work- then at 8 pm. I turn off everything and step onto the balcony , my tie and jacket fluttering in the cool night breeze. I sit on the chair i rolled out from the office, reach into my jacket and take out a cigarette. for a brief moment the flame of the lighter illuminates my face and the disappointment and hope i still have. I take a strong inhale of the rich tobacco and blow the smoke with a cool quiet demeanor. and this song is playing on my phone and my thoughts are on her "where shall i look next?" "why did she move on and never said anything? we weren't strangers. she used to light up like a grand christmas tree everytime she saw me and we talked." the shock of her gone messes with my brain- i wake up every night at odd random hours wondering if I hallucinated her and the 2 years we been really good friends. Well i have gotten too old to die young so for what its worth, im going to pursue this to the end-at least until i get the answers i'm looking for.
Through a series of events I couldn't control, I lost my girl and I lost all but one friend. I wish so much to slip away because I know I would leave unnoticed. I found The Midnight though. Thank you for your music. It's helped me alot.
River of Darkness is exactly where I am right now. "Look, I know you miss her man. but you can't keep doing this to yourself. she's moved on... Meanwhile you're out there just- walking the streets at night. Alone, in a River of Darkness"
This song is special, i added it to my list, removed it, missed it, added it again. My phone refused to play it, removed it, a friend kept imagining his old life with his ex, the lyrics of this song plays in my head, gave him a link, he loves it too. And now basically everytime i play this song i get the same feeling as if im hearing it for the very first time. Such a special feeling, and i love it.
Here is one Indian guy who plays The Midnight while driving back home from work on the highway at night and yes as someone pointed out, best when it's raining. Love from India 😘😘
I just saw them live on the weekend. It was such an amazing experience. I'll cherish that moment forever. Hearing my favorite song from my favorite band like that was something special.
This was the first song I heard from you, blown away. I'm hooked now with synthwave. This gives great vibes. The feeling that the 80s are somehow with U. I was not born yet but can imagine it were great times then. Keep doing what your doing man. And never get rid of your saxophone. ❤❤
It always does. The melody is always great. Then the sax comes in to layer it and it's just... euphoric. Not sure how else to describe it. Takes a 9/10 song to an 11/10. They always kill it on the sax without over doing it.
I have no count of how many times Ive replayed this Gold. Freakin love it. The Intro and outro speech is something i really recognize throughout my life being absolutely heartbroken by some beautiful girl…
This music helped me thru the pandemic , listening it while biking overnight on Manhattan bridge and sometimes it was at midnight always after work ,I just loved that smoke a jay ,ride ,music aaaaaa pure medicine for those times.
I know it hurts.. Just know, theres worse things than breakup and heartache.. Im not Trying to diminish your heartache.. I'm just being honest with you. I'm tired of re learning the same lesson that things can always be worse too. But we keep learning it because it's true. For example, right now, as we speak, someone is being held against their will probably tortured. Just wishing death would come. So I try to tell myself as long as I have freedom of movement. Then i'm in a much better position than I realize. Just take it day by day and be grateful that you're not suffering worse than you are. Because life is a true hell for many people. Again, I'm not trying to take away anything from your feelings. I'm just speaking from experience. I was held against my will before and it was fucking hell. It made me wish that I can just go through heartache Instead.
80mph in a Camaro on the freeway. City lights passing by over the crepuscular backdrop. The vibe hits her just right, and she looks over at you with a distinction she can't explain as you concentrate on the road, en route deeper into her imagination.
I still miss her man. Ngl i really do and idk what should i do i just cant forget her and i remembered every moment with her just like it happened in the morning, This feelings hurts like that hell, i hope people won't have to go through this and have a better future with their favourite person ^-^ 🌺
I've just discovered The Midnight and I am completely obsessed now. SO grateful to have found this band. I get such perfect 80s vibes and it's giving me life! And again with the saxophone! Beautiful work! Thank you!
I love how he just simply sings like they used to do. Normal voice of a normal person without trying to pull some incredible techniques. It makes me appreciate the song even more.
I think we've all been tricked by a bit of clever wordplay on this one... I think the character's loved one has moved on in that... she's died, and now he is alone in life; not knowing if anyone would care if he were gone, and wondering if he would be reunited with her in death. The connection is somewhat clear since he says: "I forget why I came here, and I forget why I stay, and I wonder if they'd notice... if I slipped away" Then later says: "What if I kept going, what if I don't get off tonight? What if I ride this to the edges, through the darkness to the light, could I find you... there? Could I find you... there? If I slipped away." He's contemplating ending his life, and wondering if he would be with her again if he did. I believe slipping away signifies dying, the light signifies the afterlife, and the darkness signifies life.. or perhaps the hardships of life; which is why he is alone in a river of darkness.
Lost my wife to an overdose while I was away working… feels like I’m still driving that trip back, nearly a year ago. Always have a driving guilt that I was too far to help or say goodbye We miss you Vanessa ✨
This song is so atmospheric it's incredible. It feels like it belongs in the end crédits of a détective thriller. I can picture it now, the détective survives a shoot-out limps back to his car and drives through the neon city and pulls up to the hospital as it ends.
