"Work hard at what you love, treat everyone you meet like family, and try t… Read Full Bio ↴"Work hard at what you love, treat everyone you meet like family, and try to smile here and there".
Through it all, Gino Matteo still holds true to what he believes. Being a rarity in today's Roots-Music world, Gino Matteo is a young man with an incredible knowledge and respect for the past. A true student of the life. Gino's performances are spontaneous, explosive, and original- a triple threat to the music world.
Gino is the definition of an "old soul" with a voice as smooth as velvet but tough as nails.
Gino writes music about his life as he lives it. His love, joy, and pain pour through his guitar and voice.
Using the experiences learned over time, Gino Matteo's sound respectfully pays tribute to true roots music while adding a bit of his own life in between and is quickly carving out a name for himself being among the finest songwriters and guitarists in music.
Over the course of Gino's career, he has worked with artists such as B.B. King, John Mayer, Hubert Sumlin, John Fogerty, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jonny Lang, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, and the list goes on.
Gino Matteo loves what he does for a living and will continue to inspire and grasp audiences with his truthful and soulful stories. And he will do so with a smile.

Chasing the Dragon
Gino Matteo Lyrics

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I been a full blown sinner, I been a liar's son
I been a losers winner, I've only just begun
I used to live for fire, come quick out of my mouth
'Til I got some holy water and slowly put it out
Chased a few dragons, knocked closed some doors
Now you don't see me chasing any dragons anymore

I get up every morning and this is what I do

I thank the Lord above me, for helping get me through
I walked so many valleys, alone in the dark
'Til I got some company and put 'em in my heart
Chased a few dragons, knocked closed some doors
You don't see me chasing any dragons anymore

Deep inside that valley, I almost lost my will
The wind blows so heavy and I was standing still
I used to live for fire, come quick out of my mouth
'Til I got some holy water and slowly put it out

Chased a few dragons, knocked closed some doors
Now you don't see me chasing any dragons anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Chasing the Dragon" by Gino Matteo is a reflective piece that takes us on the journey of a man who has gone through a lot in life, from being a full-blown sinner, a liar's son, and a loser's winner. He used to live for fire, which may refer to his old reckless lifestyle that gave him a temporary high, but he soon discovered that it was not sustainable. He then turned towards a more spiritual path, and now he thanks the Lord every morning for helping him get through tough situations. He no longer chases dragons, which could mean he no longer seeks the thrills of his past reckless lifestyle.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "chased a few dragons, knocked closed some doors, now you don't see me chasing any dragons anymore," which implies that he has moved on from his past and he is no longer chasing destructive things or leading a self-destructive lifestyle. The lyrics also touch on his struggles while he was alone in the dark, but he managed to find people to accompany him and put them in his heart. The song ends on a positive note, where he admits that he has been at his lowest point, but he gathered himself and found inner peace.

Line by Line Meaning

I been a full blown sinner, I been a liar's son
I have a history of living a life of sin and deception

I been a losers winner, I've only just begun
Even though sometimes I've won, I still feel like a loser and I know I have a lot to learn

I used to live for fire, come quick out of my mouth
I used to be impulsive and speak without thinking, often causing trouble

'Til I got some holy water and slowly put it out
I found a way to control my impulses and calm myself down

Chased a few dragons, knocked closed some doors
I've made some mistakes and had to walk away from certain things and people in my life

Now you don't see me chasing any dragons anymore
I've learned from my mistakes and moved on from my past reckless behavior

I get up every morning and this is what I do
I try to start each day with a positive attitude and a sense of gratitude

I thank the Lord above me, for helping get me through
I acknowledge the role that my faith has played in my journey and am grateful for the support it provides

I walked so many valleys, alone in the dark
I've faced many challenges and felt lost at times

'Til I got some company and put 'em in my heart
I've found comfort and strength in the relationships I've built with others

Deep inside that valley, I almost lost my will
There have been times when I felt like giving up and losing hope

The wind blows so heavy and I was standing still
The challenges I faced seemed overwhelming and I felt stuck

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