Bain Mattox is what Alternative Addiction calls, "hands down, the most tale… Read Full Bio ↴Bain Mattox is what Alternative Addiction calls, "hands down, the most talented unsigned artist in the country." Mattox sprung onto the Atlanta music scene in 2003 after winning Smith's Open Mic Madness. The twenty-one year old troubadour instantly became a favorite among locals and critics alike, with his every-man persona and an array of oddly tuned pawn-shop instruments. With the addition of a permanent backing band, a self-titled release under his belt, and a steady year and a half out on the road, he has developed gracefully into what Ernie Ball says, "is a highly innovative artist who is a "can't miss" in 2006.

In mid-2005 he began work on a second album with the intention of creating something organic, classic and real. True to his indie spirit, when it came time to record and funds weren't readily available, he called out to his grass-roots fan base for assistance. Loyal fans, eager for a second release, pre-ordered the upcoming album and a small back-log of unreleased demos, generating enough revenue for a completely fan-funded album.

Mattox's stunning sophomore release, Prizefighter [November 1, 2005] is already a knock-out with fans. "My goal was to spend the time and make an album that is easily accessible to people; something they could grasp onto and call their own," he says. He took the better part of 6 months off the road and came up with eleven tales of turmoil and triumph that bob and weave beautifully throughout this stark masterpiece. Mattox and his band recorded Prizefighter during an eight week lock-out with Producer John Briglevich (Goo Goo Dolls, Edwin McCain, Chuck D) at Sonica Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. "I wanted Prizefighter to be very much about my personal struggles this past year," says Mattox "I needed it to reflect who I am as a person and stand as an example for what you can accomplish if you just get up, dust yourself off, and keep going."

Mattox and his band are currently out on the road in support of Prizefighter. "I have had the pleasure of collaborating with a lot of really good musicians over the past two years," says Mattox, "but there's nothing more powerful than sharing a stage and making a record with my best friends." His current touring line-up includes long-time drummer Andy Bauer, keys and rhythm guitarist Rivers Pearce, bassist Mike Lamond and lead guitarist Chris Skogen. Mattox lives in Athens, Georgia, while the band resides in Atlanta, allowing them the privilege of calling both places "home".

Mattox has seen national success on MTV's Real World, Turner Network Television's NASCAR, Delta Airline's Campus Movie Fest, "Good Morning Atlanta" on CBS, and has performed live on FOX Charlotte, Q100's "The Bert Show", and Music Midtown 2004 alongside the Foo Fighters and Switchfoot. His last two Atlanta performances at The Roxy Theatre had over 1,000 in attendance and he has recently seen airplay on The UK's SKY Channel 905, XM radio, Atlanta, Ga.'s 99x, Macon, Ga.'s Q106, and Auburn, Al.'s TigerFM.

Mattox currently reigns as an award-winning artist for:
"Best Rock Band" and "Best Singer-Songwriter" Flagpole Music Awards (Athens, Ga.)
"Best Front-Man" Atlanta Music Guide Music Awards
"Best Singer-Songwriter" and "Best Instrumentalist" Creative Loafing's Best of Atlanta
#1 on The Best Unsigned Band List Alternative Addiction
Creative Loafing says, "As long as Bain Mattox keeps writing simple, stunning, sad songs, he'll maintain both mainstream and indie cred."

Slumber Plane
Bain Mattox Lyrics

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Behold the light doth rise
Behold the light doth rise
Return to lunar-lit sight
Return to lunar-lit sight

Behold the light doth rise
Behold the light doth rise
Return to lunar-lit sight

Return to lunar-lit sight

You look through your personal windows just to see me
And the personal vertigo, I believe from lack of dreaming

Beneath the lavender hide
Beneath the lavender hide
Behold the light doth rise
Return to lunar-lit sight

Behold the light doth rise
Behold the light doth rise
Return to lunar-lit sight
Return to lunar-lit sight

You look through your personal windows just to see me
And the personal vertigo, I believe from lack of dreaming

With blame laid on the speedy sun

Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine
Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine
Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine
Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine

You look through your personal windows just to see me
And the personal vertigo, I believe from lack of dreaming

You look through your personal windows just to see me
And the personal vertigo I believe from lack of dreaming

With blame laid on the speedy sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Slumber Plane" by Bain Mattox are abstract and open to interpretation. The repeated phrases "Behold the light doth rise" and "Return to lunar-lit sight" convey a sense of cosmic transformation or awakening. The idea of looking through personal windows to see someone suggests an intense longing or desire, while the mention of personal vertigo may hint at a feeling of disorientation or imbalance. The line "With blame laid on the speedy sun" may refer to the pressures of time and productivity that can make it difficult to prioritize rest and reflection.

The repeated refrain of "Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine" suggests a sense of acceptance or resignation to the inevitability of sleep, and perhaps a recognition of its value and necessity. The reference to a "lavender hide" may evoke the calming and soothing qualities of the color and plant, adding to the overall dreamlike and mystical tone of the song.

Overall, the lyrics of "Slumber Plane" paint a picture of internal struggle and longing for connection, set against a backdrop of cosmic forces and the natural rhythms of sleep and wakefulness.

Line by Line Meaning

Behold the light doth rise
Notice the sun is coming up

Return to lunar-lit sight
Go back to looking at the moon in the sky

You look through your personal windows just to see me
You use your own viewpoint just to catch a glimpse of me

And the personal vertigo, I believe from lack of dreaming
You feel disoriented and dizzy due to a lack of dreams

Beneath the lavender hide
Underneath a purple cover

With blame laid on the speedy sun
The fast rising sun is the culprit

Slumber plane, slumber plane just fine
Falling asleep on the plane is going well

You look through your personal windows just to see me
You use your own viewpoint just to catch a glimpse of me

And the personal vertigo, I believe from lack of dreaming
You feel disoriented and dizzy due to a lack of dreams

You look through your personal windows just to see me
You use your own viewpoint just to catch a glimpse of me

And the personal vertigo I believe from lack of dreaming
You feel disoriented and dizzy due to a lack of dreams