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."

Three Days
Bain Mattox Lyrics

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I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face
I wished for comfort, maybe something like a warm embrace
Clothing to catch the sad
Holding myself at last

No one should cry for three days
So warm like blood on my face
Eyes sweat

Hold chest
Two heartbeats on either side of my breast
Collapsed face
Daydreams I hate
Now he's closed in his highway signs of miles away.

I wanna scream but I got nowhere to go
I wanna breathe without releasing that ebb and flow
Residue remains from heartburn
Subsides in the eyes it's my turn

No one should cry for three days
So warm like blood on my face
Eyes sweat
Hold chest
Two heartbeats on either side of my breast
Collapsed face
Daydreams I hate
Now he's closed in his highway signs of miles away.

I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face
I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face

I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face
I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Three Days" by Bain Mattox are very emotional and seem to be about dealing with the aftermath of a breakup. The opening line, "I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face," suggests that the singer is trying to communicate something to their ex-partner through their facial expressions, perhaps hoping for some indication of understanding or sympathy.

The following lines, "I wished for comfort, maybe something like a warm embrace. Clothing to catch the sad. Holding myself at last," convey a sense of loneliness and longing for physical comfort. The singer seems to be trying to hold themselves together, wishing for someone to hold them and catch their tears.

The chorus repeats the lines "No one should cry for three days. So warm like blood on my face. Eyes sweat. Hold chest. Two heartbeats on either side of my breast. Collapsed face. Daydreams I hate. Now he's closed in his highway signs of miles away." These lines convey the devastating emotional impact of the breakup, with the singer feeling overwhelmed and collapsing under the weight of their emotions. Despite the pain, the singer acknowledges the need to eventually move on, as shown in the line "Now he's closed in his highway signs of miles away."

Overall, the song portrays the raw emotions and struggles of dealing with a breakup, particularly the desperate need for comfort and the struggle to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

I hoped you'd see from the flickering fire in the front of my face
I wanted you to understand my emotions that were reflected in the fire

I wished for comfort, maybe something like a warm embrace
I desired solace, something that can ease my pain

Clothing to catch the sad
I was looking for something that can absorb my tears

Holding myself at last
I found myself clinging onto my own being for support

No one should cry for three days
Sorrow should not consume us for too long

So warm like blood on my face
My tears were so hot they felt like blood streaming down my face

Eyes sweat
My eyes released tears as if they were sweating

Hold chest
I held my chest tight as if I needed to feel that I am alive

Two heartbeats on either side of my breast
It felt like my heart is struggling to beat as if there were two of them

Collapsed face
My face sank under the weight of my sadness

Daydreams I hate
My imagination brings nothing but misery