Midnight Madness
Hey everybody, Just finished watching the live stream concert of The Midnight Live at the Wiltern
and WOW what a banger. I made a post about it earlier in the week here talking about how I would be hanging out in discord and vibing with anybody that wanted to come to hang out. I ended up doing it in the #nosleepgang discord and was joined by some amazing people. 
They played a bunch of songs of their endless summer album and some other classics like MONSTERS, and Gloria. It was some kind of feeling I had goosebumps on multiple occasions and had and had an absolute blast hanging out and enjoying that with all of you that came out.
One of the songs that really hit Me was Gloria. This song is just a straight-up vibe, with the message of just feeling better not due to any external sources but the natural feeling of happiness and self-growth.
Lyrics
Oh, Gloria
I feel so much better
I feel so much better today
And it's not the drugs
And it's not the weather
I just feel so much better today
I've been asleep in the driver's seat
I've been lost in my head for weeks
Tryin' to find what it is I need
Too god damned tired to sleep
And then there were other times
I'm so aware that I lose my mind
And I feel that I could get enough
So high that I can't stand up
Oh, Gloria
I feel so much better
I feel so much better today
And it's not the drugs
And it's not the weather
I just feel so much better today
There are those who will never learn
Who build a fire and can't stay warm
The only secret to make it through
Is to take what's in front of you
I feel death and it thrills me
And all the lights in front of me
Drive 'til the coast is clear
Fight until it disappears
Oh, Gloria
I feel so much better
I feel so much better today
And it's not the drugs
And it's not the weather
I just feel so much better today
Oh, Gloria
I feel so much better
I feel so much better today
And it's not the drugs
And it's not the weather
I just feel so much better today
Oh, Gloria
I feel so much better
I feel so much better today
And it's not the drugs
And it's not the weather
I just feel so much better today
I've been asleep in the driver's seat
I've been lost in my head for weeks
Tryin' to find what it is I need
Too god damned tired to sleep
Another banger was this gem, Days of Thunder, one of my favourite songs by them. The silky-smooth saxophone and upbeat 80's sound of this song did not disappoint whatsoever. I was literally jumping around in my seat jamming to this one.
Lyrics
Love is a setting sun
Is a smoking gun
Is a 4 letter word
I hope it hurts
Love is a fatal flaw
Is a broken jaw
Is a burning bridge
Move your hips
And the ghost of the boulevard
Littered with lonely hearts
The city like a graveyard
Once was a postcard
When you lose your wonder
And you can't remember
When we were living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of...
Love was a dream to have
Was a kingsize bed
Was an escape plan
Was an open hand
Now it's a dog from hell
It's a dream you sell
It's an epitaph
It's photograph
And the ghost of the boulevard
Littered with lonely hearts
The city like a graveyard
Once was a postcard
When you lose your wonder
And you can't remember
When we were living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of...
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of thunder
Living in the days of...
(Days of thunder)
(Days of thunder)
(Days of thunder)
The last song they played was none other than their biggest hit sunset, and man oh man what a way to finish strong. This was their final encore and it really hit the climax well, having chills down my body I can't tell how wild this was to end on.
Lyrics
I just feel like, I've been stuck here my whole life
There must be something else out there, waiting, you know?
Just for us
We could run away
Just leave, never look back
I don't even care where we go
Just far away from here
I'll come with you (one, two)
One, two, three, four
Faked our deaths
Lit a match
Closed the door
Waited for the flash
Greyhound Station, we paid in cash
Miss Lazarus, we're coming back
They say it's darkest before the dawn
We've been in this town for far too long
They say it's darkest before the dawn
We're moving on, we're moving on, we're moving on
Sunset, no regrets
First chance, last dance
Stuck in the middle
Even bad girls know good love
You taste so sweet it hurts a little
Make our home, where we stand
One suitcase and half a plan
Follow the wolves and sing along
Past the voices to the song
They say it's darkest before the dawn
We've been in this town for far too long
They say it's darkest before the dawn
We're moving on, we're moving on, we're moving on
Sunsets, no regrets
First chance, last dance
Stuck in the middle
Even bad girls know good love
You taste so sweet it hurts a little
Sunsets, no regrets
First chance, last dance
Stuck in the middle
Even bad girls know good love
You taste so sweet it hurts a little
Sunsets, no regrets
First chance, last dance
Stuck in the middle
Even bad girls know good love
You taste so sweet it hurts a little
Final Review
Overall this was such an amazing experience and I was so happy to be part of it with those of you that showed up. Hope to do this again sometime and will be looking out for more events like this going forward. Thanks for making this an awesome memory and keep on spreading that love and positivity. Please go give them a follow and check them out if you enjoyed any of these songs. They are a great band laying down some of the sexiest synthwave today you won't be disappointed if your a fan of this genre.
Music Credit: The Midnight
Lyrics Credit: Musixmatch
Gif Credit: Giphy