Nominated for two Indy Music awards, supporting FRANK TURNER, THE DRAYTONES and LUKE TOMS, being hailed as one of the top three unsigned acts in the London Metro Newspaper and playing hundreds of gigs and festivals across the U.K, India, Australia and New Zealand are just some of Marks achievements to date.
Mark has released three EP's:
2006's Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride is a five track, pop soaked, acoustic driven collection of songs that introduced Mark to his audience.
The follow up in 2008 was, A Flash In A Pan, a 3 - track EP recorded with Mark's then band "The One T's". This set of songs proved Mark could write raucous, retro rock with the best of them and provided some of the most loved live songs in his set.
2012's Moments & Movements, is 4 tracks of music that work as a whole body of work from start to finish, showing Mark to continue to develop and mature in his songwriting.
HALF THE WORLD AWAY
Mark Mathews Lyrics
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This old town don't smell too pretty
And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And when I leave this island
I book myself into a soul asylum
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go
I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young, my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
You're half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost I've been found
But I don't feel down.
And when I leave this planet
You know I'd stay but I just can't stand it
And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And if I leave this spirit
I'll find me a hole and I'll live in it
And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go
I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
You're half the world awayHalf the world away
I've been lost I've been found but I don't feel down.
But I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
The lyrics of Mark Mathews's song "Half the World Away" convey a deep sense of longing and dissatisfaction with the current state of the singer's life. The opening lines express a desire to escape from the city, describing it as unappealing and full of warning signs that trouble the singer's mind. This suggests a feeling of being trapped or overwhelmed by the environment they are in, prompting a yearning for change and a fresh start.
The singer talks about booking themselves into a soul asylum when leaving the island, implying a search for inner peace and refuge from the turmoil they feel inside. The repetition of the warning signs running around their mind emphasizes the internal struggle and restlessness that the singer is experiencing. It's a powerful metaphor for feeling lost and seeking solace in a world that seems chaotic and unsettling.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on their internal conflict, feeling stuck in a rut and yearning for something more fulfilling. They acknowledge the disparity between their youthful physicality and their emotionally burdened mind, highlighting the disconnect between their external appearance and internal struggles. The lines "You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway" speak to a sense of disillusionment with unfulfilled aspirations and the realization that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be handed to them by others.
The repeated refrain of being "half the world away" conveys a sense of distance and detachment from both physical surroundings and emotional fulfillment. The singer touches on themes of being lost and found, expressing a complex emotional journey that doesn't necessarily lead to feeling down or defeated. The closing lines, where the singer asserts "No, I don't feel down," suggest a resilience and strength to endure hardships and continue forward despite the challenges they face. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of inner turmoil, yearning for change, and a refusal to succumb to despair, ultimately encapsulating a sense of hope and resilience amidst the struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like to leave this city
I feel a strong urge to escape from the confines of this city and explore new horizons.
This old town don't smell too pretty
The city I'm in is unappealing and lacks the charm I seek in a place to call home.
And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
I am aware of the signs telling me it's time to move on and embark on a new journey.
So here I go
With determination, I set out on a path of self-discovery and change.
I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
Despite my efforts, I find myself stuck in the same routine and facing the same challenges.
My body feels young, my mind is very old
I may be physically youthful, but mentally, I feel burdened by experiences that have aged me prematurely.
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
I realize that only I have the power to pursue my dreams and bring them to fruition, no one else can do it for me.
You're half the world away
You are physically distant, figuratively far from me, as we are separated by vast distances.
I've been lost I've been found but I don't feel down
Though I have faced periods of uncertainty and discovery, I remain resilient and hopeful, refusing to be defeated.
No, I don't feel down
Despite the challenges, disappointments, and setbacks I've encountered, I remain optimistic and determined to persevere.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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