Matt Mays
Matt Mays (born August 10, 1979, in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Nova Scotia) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian indie band The Guthries.
After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. Read Full BioMatt Mays (born August 10, 1979, in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Nova Scotia) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian indie band The Guthries.
After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album).
Mays followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show.
Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact.
2008 saw the return of El Torpedo and the Terminal Romance album. Produced in the UK with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Anvil) the album features the singles “Tall Trees”, “Building A Boat”, and the epic title track. Terminal Romance won the ECMA for Rock Album of the Year in 2008 and was nominated for a Juno in the same category.
Mays is back in solo mode now, working on material when not on the road with a new band performing material from all four albums.
After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. Read Full BioMatt Mays (born August 10, 1979, in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Nova Scotia) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian indie band The Guthries.
After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album).
Mays followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show.
Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact.
2008 saw the return of El Torpedo and the Terminal Romance album. Produced in the UK with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Anvil) the album features the singles “Tall Trees”, “Building A Boat”, and the epic title track. Terminal Romance won the ECMA for Rock Album of the Year in 2008 and was nominated for a Juno in the same category.
Mays is back in solo mode now, working on material when not on the road with a new band performing material from all four albums.
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Take It On Faith
Matt Mays Lyrics
Well I don't know you but I feel you
You feel it too
Coming at you through the tall grass
My lies come through
Cause then I'm frozen instead of you, and
Watch me laugh, sad injury the first degree
Set yourself free
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Take it on faith, my love
I know you
All my leafs they fall for you
You fall in too
Cause I'm sinkin' with the northern sun
I don't know you but I feel you
You feel it too
Sad
Set yourself free
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Take it on faith, my love
I know you
I never knew her
Have a little faith
Give it now
You meant forever, die
Kill my mind, so have a lil' faith
Show a little love,
Give a little heart
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Just one time
Picture life from my eyes
Yeah
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Yeah
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
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Matthew Garnier
Well I don’t know you but I feel you
You feel it too
Coming at you through the tall grass
My lies come through
Cause then I’m frozen instead of you, and
Watch me laugh, sad injury the first degree
Set yourself free
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Take it on faith, my love
I know you
All my leafs they fall for you
You fall in too
Cause I’m sinking with an over silence
I don’t know you but I feel you
You feel it too
Sad ….
Set yourself free
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
I know you
I never knew her
Have a little faith
Give it now
You meant forever, die
Kill my mind, so have a lil’ faith
Show a little love,
Give a little heart
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Picture life from my eyes
Just one time
Picture life from my eyes
Yeah
Take it on faith, my love
Baby just one time,
Ṗicture life from my eyes
Yeah
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
Take it on faith, my love
Whitetail Master
One of the most underrated songs ever
Dan Hain
Damn, after 10 years it's still one my favs from Matt! Anyone else?
Trevor Welsh
100%👌
makenzie wheeler
the more i listen to this guy the more i appreciate how amazing his music is. It reminds me of so many of my favorite classic rockartists but with his own unique modern twist on it. fantastic.
gpphx
sweeeeet lord. I wasn't expecting that ending for sure! great video, great tune, great everything matt!!!!
Bruce Fine
Song is soooo good, and that model is so beautiful, love it!
Alyson Clow
Love it, can't wait to see it performed live!
Ryan Marshall
Unreal tune/ video mat - love the new album, it grows on me every listen !
Ken Van Gundy
Great job Matt!!!
lessthenpaul
I am now officially addicted to this song