Because, It's Midnite

From Homestar Runner Wiki

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(most likely indeed)
(Trivia: solo info, see talk page)
 
(includes 28 intermediate revisions)
Line 1: Line 1:
-
[[Image:Limozeentruck.PNG|thumb|Because it's midnite!]]
+
[[File:Limozeentruck.PNG|thumb|Because it's midnite!]]
 +
'''Because, It's Midnite''' is a song that originated in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[monster truck]]. It was featured on [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]] and {{Decemberweenvent Calendar|day|18}}.
 +
 
 +
{{sectionstub}}
 +
 
== Detailed Information ==
== Detailed Information ==
-
{{Track information | album = Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits | track number = 5 | length = 2 minutes 13 seconds | artists = [[Limozeen]] | style = [[Wikipedia:Glam metal|Hair Metal]] | origin = Limozeen's hit single, as first mentioned in Strong Bad Email #61 [[monster truck]]. Also appears on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four|DVD]] in [[Because, It's Midnite (karaoke)|karaoke]] form. | tabs=yes}}
+
[[File:Dweenvent Because It's Midnite Sheet Music.png|thumb|Sheet music]]
 +
{{Track information | album = Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits | track number = 5 | length = 2 minutes 13 seconds | artists = [[Limozeen]]| written by = [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Y-O-U|Mark Cobb]] | style = [[Wikipedia:Glam metal|Hair Metal]] | origin = Limozeen's hit single, as first mentioned in Strong Bad Email #61 [[monster truck]]. Also appears on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four|DVD]] in [[Because, It's Midnite (karaoke)|karaoke]] form. | tabs=yes}}
== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
Line 27: Line 32:
Bringin' the metal back to where it belongs!
Bringin' the metal back to where it belongs!
-
Of a lion<br>
+
...of a lion<br>
And the wings of a bat<br>
And the wings of a bat<br>
Because it's midnite!<br>
Because it's midnite!<br>
Line 59: Line 64:
Oooh
Oooh
-
== Trivia ==
+
== Fun Facts ==
 +
===Trivia===
[[Image:BecausemidniteGH80s.jpg|thumb|Because, It's Midnite in "Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s"]]
[[Image:BecausemidniteGH80s.jpg|thumb|Because, It's Midnite in "Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s"]]
-
*This song is included in the ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s|Rocks the 80s]]'' edition of the [[Guitar Hero]] video game franchise.  This is the second time that a song from the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work has appeared in a Guitar Hero title, the first being Strong Bad's ''[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]'' as an unlockable bonus in ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero II|Guitar Hero II]]''.
+
*This song is included in the ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s|Rocks the 80s]]'' edition of the [[Guitar Hero]] video game franchise.  This is the second time that a song from the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work has appeared in a Guitar Hero title, the first being Strong Bad's "[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]" as an unlockable bonus in ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero II|Guitar Hero II]]''.
-
**When played at full speed at Expert mode, the guitar/synth solo has been deemed "ridiculously hard" by even the most experienced players.
+
**When played on 'Expert' mode, the guitar/synth solo has been deemed "ridiculously hard" by even the most experienced players.
 +
**The game's credits state the song is performed by Limozeen, and goes on to list the full band. All excepting Arrison (and Palaroncini) were members of [[Y-O-U]] at the time:
 +
::Guitars: [[J. Christopher Arrison]], Nick Niespodziani, Matt Sonnicksen
 +
::Keyboards: Eric Park
 +
::Vocals: [[Larry Palaroncini]]
 +
::Drums: Mark Cobb
 +
::Bass: Peter Olson
 +
*The lines ''Crimson flows down/From the wings of a dove'' refer to [[blood]], through the use of [[Wikipedia:synecdoche|synecdoche]].
 +
*Although the solo was recorded on keyboard due to its technical difficulty, Arrison learned it on guitar for the [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008|Mar 27, 2008 "Limozeen Live!" show]].
 +
 
 +
===Inside References===
 +
*The song contains another mention of [[pants]].
 +
 
 +
===Real-World References===
*The percussion intro of this song is very similar to that of "[[Wikipedia:Working for the Weekend|Working for the Weekend]]" by [[Wikipedia:Loverboy|Loverboy]].
*The percussion intro of this song is very similar to that of "[[Wikipedia:Working for the Weekend|Working for the Weekend]]" by [[Wikipedia:Loverboy|Loverboy]].
*The line "Breakin' the chains" might be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Dokken|Dokken]] song of the same name.
*The line "Breakin' the chains" might be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Dokken|Dokken]] song of the same name.
-
*This song was covered by [[sloshy]] for [[Limozeen vs. Sloshy]]. The full CD version of this song can also be heard in that toon.
+
 
-
*This is another mention of [[pants]].
+
===Fast Forward===
-
*The lines saying ''Crimson flows down/From the wings of a dove'' implies a [[Blood|bleeding]] dove.
+
*This song was covered by [[sloshy]] for [[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]. The full CD version of this song can also be heard in that toon.
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
-
*[[HR:sbemail61.html|Listen the song's first appearance in "monster truck"]]
+
*{{songwhip}}
-
*[[HR:sbemail61.swf|View the Flash file for Strong Bad Email "monster truck"]]
+
*sloshy's {{songwhip|artist=sloshy}}
-
*[[HR:midnight.swf|Listen to a sample of the CD version]]
+
*{{songwhip|artist=sloshy|name=Because, It's Midnite (Live)}}
-
*[[HR:sloshy_midnite.mp3|Download sloshy's cover of ''Because, It's Midnight'']] from [[Limozeen vs. Sloshy]]
+
{{nextlinks|sbemails/61-monster-truck|old=sbemail61|action=Listen to|title=the original version of the song in "monster truck"|noquotes=1}}
 +
*[[oldhr:midnight.swf|Listen to a sample of the CD version]]
 +
*[[oldhr:sloshy_midnite.mp3|Download sloshy's cover of ''Because, It's Midnight'']] from [[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]
 +
 
 +
{{Decemberweenvent Calendar Nav}}
{{Limozeen}}
{{Limozeen}}
-
{{Template:Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits}}
 
-
[[Category:Songs]]
+
{{Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits}}
 +
 
[[Category:Limozeen]]
[[Category:Limozeen]]

Current revision as of 18:13, 11 July 2023

Because it's midnite!

Because, It's Midnite is a song that originated in the Strong Bad Email monster truck. It was featured on Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits and day 18 of the Decemberweenvent Calendar.

STUB'D! This section of the page is incomplete. You can help the Homestar Runner Wiki by expanding it.


Contents

[edit] Detailed Information

Sheet music

Album: Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits
Track: 5
Time: 2 minutes 13 seconds
Artist(s): Limozeen
Written by: Mike Chapman, Matt Chapman, Mark Cobb
Style: Hair Metal
Origin: Limozeen's hit single, as first mentioned in Strong Bad Email #61 monster truck. Also appears on the DVD in karaoke form.
Tablature: Because, It's Midnite Tablature

[edit] Lyrics

Walkin' the streets
I got a feelin'
It's leather-tough
You better believe it
Wakin' up late
Asleep in the gutter
Breakin' the chains! You'd better cut me some

Heart of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!
Got the heart of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!

Sunset Strip
California
West Hollywood
I'm gonna warn ya
Street smart soldiers
Takin' up arms
Bringin' the metal back to where it belongs!

...of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!
Got the heart of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!

{guitar/synth solo}

Liquid and leather
In equal measure
Champagne glass
Mix 'em together

Sweet city sweat
Vampire love
Crimson flows down
From the wings of a dove
Floatin' over the pavement
Guitars take flight
Wearin' my tightest pants, because it's midnite!

Heart of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!
Got the heart of a lion
And the wings of a bat
Because it's midnite!

Ow! Ow! Ow!
Oooh

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Trivia

Because, It's Midnite in "Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s"
  • This song is included in the Rocks the 80s edition of the Guitar Hero video game franchise. This is the second time that a song from the Homestar Runner body of work has appeared in a Guitar Hero title, the first being Strong Bad's "Trogdor" as an unlockable bonus in Guitar Hero II.
    • When played on 'Expert' mode, the guitar/synth solo has been deemed "ridiculously hard" by even the most experienced players.
    • The game's credits state the song is performed by Limozeen, and goes on to list the full band. All excepting Arrison (and Palaroncini) were members of Y-O-U at the time:
Guitars: J. Christopher Arrison, Nick Niespodziani, Matt Sonnicksen
Keyboards: Eric Park
Vocals: Larry Palaroncini
Drums: Mark Cobb
Bass: Peter Olson
  • The lines Crimson flows down/From the wings of a dove refer to blood, through the use of synecdoche.
  • Although the solo was recorded on keyboard due to its technical difficulty, Arrison learned it on guitar for the Mar 27, 2008 "Limozeen Live!" show.

[edit] Inside References

  • The song contains another mention of pants.

[edit] Real-World References

  • The percussion intro of this song is very similar to that of "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy.
  • The line "Breakin' the chains" might be a reference to the Dokken song of the same name.

[edit] Fast Forward

[edit] External Links


Personal tools