Midnight City
M83
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Waiting in a car Waiting for a ride in the dark The night city grows Look and see her eyes, they glow Waiting in a car Waiting for a ride in the dark Drinking in the lounge Following the neon signs Waiting for a roar Looking at the mutating skyline The city is my church It wraps me in the sparkling twilight Waiting in a car Waiting for the right time Waiting in a car Waiting for the right time Waiting in a car Waiting for the right time Waiting in a car Waiting for the right time Waiting in a car Waiting for a ride in the dark
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Written by: Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Morgan Grace Kibby
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Midnight City" was written by Anthony Gonzalez, Yann Gonzalez, Morgan Kibby, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen. However, Anthony Gonzalez, the lead vocalist of M83, receives the most recognition for the song since he is the band's founding member.
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Release DateThe song was released on July 19th, 2011, serving as M83's lead single from their sixth studio album, "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming."
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Album Success"Midnight City" greatly contributed to the success of "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming," which became one of M83's most successful albums to date, reaching the top 30 in album charts of various countries.
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Song InspirationInspired by the nostalgia of childhood dreams, the song represents the freedom of being young, focusing on the theme of dreams and fantasies that only take place in the midnight city.
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Recognition and Awards"Midnight City" received widespread acclaim from music critics and was listed as the best track of 2011 by 'Pitchfork.' It also peaked at number five on the 'Billboard Alternative Songs' chart in 2012.
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Method of CompositionInterestingly, the song is renowned for its instrumental outro, featuring a distinctive saxophone solo played by James King. The solo was inspired by 1980's pop culture.
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Usage in Media"Midnight City" is widely used in media—featuring in video games like ‘FIFA 12’ and TV series like ‘How to Make it in America.’ Its popularity transcends just the music industry.
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Official Music VideoThe official music video of "Midnight City" was directed by Fleur & Manu and was released on 17 October 2011. The music video also won the 'Best Short Form Music Video' award at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popularity, several artists, both renowned and upcoming, have covered "Midnight City," including American actress and singer Victoria Justice and American rock band The Killers.
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Single SalesIt's worth noting that "Midnight City" has been certified Platinum in several countries, including the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This solidifies its status as a successful global hit.
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