Category: Metro Station

The invocation of California in song is a time-honored tradition, often summoning images of sun-soaked beaches, the pursuit of dreams, or an oasis of personal reinvention. Metro Station’s ‘California’ taps into this mythos with a modern twist, using the Golden State as a backdrop for a tale of youthful escapism and the longing for reinvention.

Amidst the power chords and synthpop rhythms that hallmark the late 2000s, Metro Station’s ‘Control’ emerges as a deceptively simple track with layers of meaning. On the surface, the song is a frenetic rush of youthful energy and indulgence, but a closer listen to the lyrics reveals an intricate exploration of autonomy and surrender in the throes of a tempestuous relationship.

At the peak of synth-driven pop, Metro Station unleashed ‘Shake It’ upon the airwaves, a track that would become a formidable emblem of late 2000s youth culture. The song’s infectious beats and rhythmic hooks ingratiated it instantly with a generation keen on exuberant self-expression.