Originally released as an Amazon Original in late 2020 before a wider 2021 release, Horror Show was inspired by 80s horror films and the concept of "monsters" we face. "Comet" acts as a beacon of light within this darker tracklist, representing the search for a "light in the sky" when day turns to night. The Midnight – Comet Lyrics - Genius
The lyrics use celestial metaphors to describe intense emotional attachment and the desire to escape reality.
Tyler Lyle’s smooth, emotive delivery is often processed with reverb to enhance the ethereal quality. The Midnight - Comet
"Comet" follows the band's established production style but adapts to the darker aesthetic of the Horror Show project.
"Comet" serves as a melodic centerpiece for Horror Show . While the EP generally leans into spooky, cinematic synth-horror themes, this track offers a more romantic, soaring atmosphere characteristic of the band's signature "retrowave" sound. The Midnight Release: March 19, 2021 (Full EP release) EP: Horror Show Genre: Synthwave / Retrowave / Dream Pop ✍️ Lyrical Themes Originally released as an Amazon Original in late
The song explores loneliness and the hope that "rolling back time" could fix broken pieces of the past. 🎹 Musical Composition
The chorus emphasizes finding solace in another person: "Cause being lost in you / Is the best place" . Tyler Lyle’s smooth, emotive delivery is often processed
Layers of lush, atmospheric pads and arpeggiated synths create a "spacey" feel.