Jones began performing in 1997, debuting at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, but he soon relocated to Nashville. In 2000 he released Nowhere Else But Here followed by an EP, For the Road, in 2003. Released in 2006, Throwing Punches in the Dark was produced by Neilson Hubbard (Glen Phillips, Garrison Star) and met with high critical praise. Jones re-teamed with Hubbard for Swallow the Sea, which was released in 2008. His music has found a home on Film and TV with over 30 placements on shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Bones, One Tree Hill, Pretty Liars & Private Practice.
MPJ has shared the stage with Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Paula Cole, as well as being a staple feature in the nationally acclaimed "Ten Out of Tenn. Collective" with fellow artists, Katie Herzig, Erin McCarley, Butterfly Boucher, Andrew Belle and others.
Jones released his third full-length record, Land of the Living, on May 29, 2012.
Jones released The Waking Hours in September 2018.
Website https://www.mpjmusic.com/
Meghan's Song
Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics
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Angels bend to watch the sight
And may your dreams be sweet tonight
Dance the sky in sweet delight
And know I love you
I always will
It's my favorite story
I have to tell
And Baby, let's go far away
See this world that God has made
And know our hearts are in his hand
This lovely one who counts the sands
And know I love you
I always will
It's my favorite story
I have to tell
The lyrics of Matthew Perryman Jones's "Meghan's Song" express a father's love for his daughter as he wishes her a peaceful night's sleep as she's watched over by angels. He hopes that her dreams are sweet and she dances in the sky in delight. He then assures her that his love for her will never diminish and it's his favorite story to tell. He also encourages his daughter to travel and explore the world that God has made, reminding her that their hearts are in God's hands. The father's love for his daughter is so strong that he wants her to experience the world's beauty and wonders but wants her to know they're going with the blessings of God.
The lyrics of this song demonstrate the power of love between a parent and a child. It shows the deep emotions a parent holds for their child and their need to assure them of their love and care. The song conveys that no matter how distant one is, the love between them and their children will always be present. It also highlights the importance of exploring the world and how it can be a great teacher that connects us all to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby sleep in peace tonight
May you find calm and rest as you sleep tonight
Angels bend to watch the sight
May heavenly beings watch over and protect you
And may your dreams be sweet tonight
May your unconscious mind be filled with sweet and pleasant thoughts during your slumber
Dance the sky in sweet delight
May you find joy and happiness in the world around you
And know I love you
You should always remember that I have an immense love for you
I always will
This love I have for you is unwavering and will last forever
It's my favorite story
This love story between us is the one I cherish the most
I have to tell
I cannot help but share this beautiful story of love with the world
And Baby, let's go far away
Let us embark on an adventure and explore distant lands together
See this world that God has made
Let us experience and appreciate the beauty of the world crafted by a divine power
And know our hearts are in his hand
We should remember that our lives are governed by a higher power and our hearts are safe in his care
This lovely one who counts the sands
We should acknowledge the greatness of the divine power and understand that it is responsible for everything, including counting the grains of sand
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.