Between 1992 and 1999, Matthews was the lead singer of Swedish indie pop band "Popsicle". In early 2006, he debuted solo with the critically acclaimed album, "Andreas Mattsson - The lawlessness of the ruling classes".
Along with "Atomic Swing" vocalist Niclas Frisk, Matthews makes up the soul band "Sweet Chariots", and has previously released the album "Beat Based / Song Centered / Spirit Led". In addition, Andrew Matthews joined the band "Vanessa & The O's".
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Andreas Mattsson är en svensk musiker, låtskrivare och sångare (född 10 april 1967 i Piteå, Norrbotten).
Mellan 1992 och 1999 var Mattsson frontfigur i det svenska indiepopbandet Popsicle. I början av 2006 solodebuterade han med det kritikerrosade albumet Andreas Mattsson - The lawlessness of the ruling classes.
Tillsammans med Atomic Swing-sångaren Niclas Frisk utgör Mattsson ena halvan av soulbandet Sweet Chariots som hittills släppt skivan Beat Based / Song Centered / Spirit Led. Dessutom är Andreas Mattsson med i bandet Vanessa & The O's.
Down on the Corner
Andreas Mattsson Lyrics
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let it fly
go and get it
I won't mind
but remember you're alone now
and no one's gonna catch you when you fall
you're really on your own now
still I'm with you
day and night
I've got to tell you
I think you're right
I can be so disabladging
I can be so mean with what I use
though I'd like to say I'm trying
Sometimes I feel the selfishness inside me sipping through
But down on the corner it's just fine
business as usual through the night
whatever will happen to our lives
down on the corner everything's alright
Makes you wander
to get away
if no one bothers
if no one cares
Is it worth the time we're spending
is it really worth the struggle every day
what if we should stop pretending
that we ever were connected and just go our seperate ways
Cause down on the corner it's just fine
business as usual through the night
whatever will happen to our lives
down on the corner everything's alright
Under the neon sign
Some husbands draws another line
Outside the shelter of the bus
the street is wild with stolen cars
Teenagers running from the cold
Cling to the famous and the far to old
Cheap metal braces meet bands of solid gold
So down on the corner it's just fine
business as usual through the night
whatever will happen to our lives
down on the corner everything's alright
In Andreas Mattsson's song "Down On the Corner," the lyrics convey a sense of being lost in life and questioning one's purpose. The opening lines of "make it happen, let it fly, go and get it" suggest encouragement, but it's followed by a sense of loneliness and isolation, as evidenced by "you're alone now, and no one's gonna catch you when you fall." The singer acknowledges his flaws, admitting he can be "disengaging" and "mean" but then follows it up with praise for the listener's decisions. This is a song of contradictions.
The chorus encapsulates the entire song, where the singer questions the worth of their day-to-day activities and contemplates leaving everything behind. "Whatever will happen to our lives, down on the corner everything's alright." Despite the internal turmoil, there's a sense of acceptance that everything is out of one's control.
The verses provide a sense of place, with neon signs, shelters, and the wild streets of stolen cars. The lyrics paint a picture of a gritty urban landscape with teenagers running from the cold and a society divided between cheap metal braces and bands of solid gold. The titular corner is a place of respite where everything's normal, albeit for a brief moment. The song's overall meaning could be to stop and appreciate the little things in life, despite the chaos surrounding us.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it happen
Take action and make things happen
let it fly
Take risks and let yourself soar
go and get it
Pursue what you want with determination
I won't mind
I won't hold you back or judge you for your choices
but remember you're alone now
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions
and no one's gonna catch you when you fall
If you fail or make a mistake, there won't be anyone to help you
you're really on your own now
There is no safety net or support system for you
and no one's gonna need what you can offer anymore
You may feel irrelevant or useless since no one requires your skills or contributions
still I'm with you
Despite your isolation, I am here for you
day and night
I support you constantly
I've got to tell you
I need to express my opinion
I think you're right
I agree with your decisions and actions
I can be so disabladging
I can be critical or unsupportive
I can be so mean with what I use
I sometimes criticize you harshly or unfairly
though I'd like to say I'm trying
Despite my faults, I aspire to improve
Sometimes I feel the selfishness inside me sipping through
I admit that my own self-interest can influence my behavior
But down on the corner it's just fine
In another location or context, things are better
business as usual through the night
Life goes on and routines persist
whatever will happen to our lives
No matter what the future holds
down on the corner everything's alright
In this place or mindset, everything feels okay
Makes you wander
It causes you to wonder or question
to get away
To escape or depart
if no one bothers
If there is no interest or concern from others
if no one cares
If no one has any empathy or compassion
Is it worth the time we're spending
Is it worthwhile to invest our time this way
is it really worth the struggle every day
Is the effort justified by the results
what if we should stop pretending
Should we stop pretending or faking our emotions
that we ever were connected and just go our separate ways
Admitting that we have grown apart and should move on independently
Under the neon sign
In the world of business or advertising
Some husbands draws another line
Some people set new boundaries or rules
Outside the shelter of the bus
Beyond the security or protection of public transit
the street is wild with stolen cars
The area is dangerous or chaotic due to criminal activity
Teenagers running from the cold
Young people seeking warmth or comfort
Cling to the famous and the far too old
Look up to celebrities or outdated traditions
Cheap metal braces meet bands of solid gold
Different social classes or values collide
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.