He has toured with Owl City, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, The Fray, Jason Mraz, Vedera Newsboys, MUTEMATH, Meiko, Cary Brothers, and Train; and headlined VH1's first ever "You Oughta Know Tour" in the spring of 2007.
Kearney's songs have appeared on the television series: Dirty Sexy Money, Kyle XY, The Unit, Without A Trace, Laguna Beach, The Hills, Bones, Jericho, Friday Night Lights, Wildfire, What About Brian, South Beach, 8th & Ocean, One Tree Hill, Scrubs, The Closer, NCIS, Life Unexpected and Grey's Anatomy.
He attended California State University, Chico in Chico, California where he majored in literature and played soccer until his junior year. It was also at this time when Mat picked up a guitar for the first time. Using a roommate's guitar, he tried covering other songs. Realizing he wasn't too good at it, he began writing his own.
Kearney has stated that his legal name is Mathew due to a nurse's error on his birth certificate. He discovered the error while in the 8th grade when he noticed how his mom corrected the error with red ink, never legally correcting it. Since then, he embraced the one T in his legal name.
Nothing Left To Lose
Mat Kearney Lyrics
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The sky's alive with a burning light
You can mark my words something's about to break
And I found myself in a bitter fight
While I've held your hand through the darkest night
Don't know where your coming from, but your coming soon
To a kid from Oregon by way of California
All of this is more than I've ever known or seen
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
So I packed my car and headed east
Where I felt your fire and a sweet release
There's a fire in these hills that's coming down
And I don't know much, but I found you here
And I cannot wait another year
Don't know where your coming from, but you coming soon
To a kid from Oregon by way of California
All of this is more than I've ever known or seen
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
I can still hear the trains out my window
From Hobart street to here in Nashville
I can still smell the pomegranates grow
And I don't know how hard this wind will blow
Or where we'll go
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
The song "Nothing Left to Lose" by Mat Kearney is about taking a leap of faith and pursuing what you desire even if it means leaving behind everything you know. The opening lyrics suggest that something big is about to happen and the singer is ready to face it head-on. The lines "To a kid from Oregon by way of California / All of this is more than I've ever known or seen" suggest that the singer is from a small town and is not used to such excitement. He is ready to take a chance on love, even if he doesn't know where his partner is coming from. The refrain "Come on, and we'll sing like we were free / Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us" is an invitation to live life to the fullest and pursue freedom and happiness.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that he has left his home and headed east in search of the person he loves. The line "There's a fire in these hills that's coming down" suggests that there is an urgency to find this person before it's too late. The refrain repeats, emphasizing the idea that they are moving forward without regard for what they might lose. The final verse is nostalgic, recalling the singer's former life and the place he left behind. He doesn't know what the future holds or where they will go, but he is willing to take the risk because there's nothing left to lose.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's in the air tonight
There's a sense of anticipation or change that is palpable.
The sky's alive with a burning light
The atmosphere is charged with excitement or energy.
You can mark my words something's about to break
A significant event or change is imminent and inevitable.
And I found myself in a bitter fight
I experienced a conflict or struggle that was emotionally difficult.
While I've held your hand through the darkest night
I have supported or comforted someone through a difficult time.
Don't know where your coming from, but your coming soon
The arrival of something significant or life-changing is impending, but its source or nature is unknown.
To a kid from Oregon by way of California
The singer is from Oregon but has lived in California, which has shaped their perspective.
All of this is more than I've ever known or seen
The current situation or experience is beyond anything the artist has previously encountered.
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Let's celebrate or express ourselves uninhibitedly.
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Let's embrace life and live it to the fullest, seizing every opportunity.
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
Let's make one more attempt or effort at something meaningful or important.
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
I am rising up or pushing myself to achieve or reach for someone I care about.
There's nothing left to choose
There are no other options or paths to take.
So I packed my car and headed east
The singer left their previous life or situation to pursue something or someone new.
Where I felt your fire and a sweet release
The singer felt a deep connection or passion, and a sense of freedom and liberation.
There's a fire in these hills that's coming down
There is a natural force or event that is approaching or imminent.
And I cannot wait another year
I am eager or impatient to act or pursue something, and cannot delay any longer.
I can still hear the trains out my window
The singer has vivid memories or sensory experiences of their past.
From Hobart street to here in Nashville
The singer has moved from one place to another, but memories of the former persist.
I can still smell the pomegranates grow
The artist remembers a specific scent or sensation of their past environment.
And I don't know how hard this wind will blow
I am uncertain or anxious about the future and the challenges it may bring.
Or where we'll go
The artist is uncertain about where their path will take them.
Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
Let's embrace life and live it to the fullest, seizing every opportunity.
And here we go
The artist is ready to embark on a new journey or experience.
There's nothing left to lose
There are no risks or stakes that are too great, as the singer is committed to their pursuit.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mathew Kearney
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@jacquesrivette2956
Something's in the air tonight
The sky's alive with a burning light
You can mark my words something's about to break
And I found myself in a bitter fight
While I've felt your hand through the darkest night
Don't know where your coming from, but your coming soon
To a kid from Oregon by way of California
All of this is more than I've ever known or seen
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
So I packed my car and headed east
Where I felt your fire and a sweet release
There's a fire in these hills that's coming down
And I don't know much, but I found you here
And I cannot wait another year
Don't know where your coming from, but you coming soon
To a kid from Oregon by way of California
All of this is more than I've ever known or seen
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
I can still hear the trains out my window
From Hobart street to here in Nashville
I can still smell the pomegranates grow
And I don't know how hard this wind will blow
Or where we'll go
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down, watch the world around fly by us
Come on, and we'll try, one last time
I'm off of the floor one more time to find you
Come on, and we'll sing, like we were free
Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
And here we go
There's nothing left to choose
And here we go
There's nothing left to lose
@karenromero751
My wife left this world for heaven this past December. We had forty one beautiful years of marriage together, now with memories and with God guiding I am about to push the pedal down and wave California.
@tyetr9853
Damn... Godspeed friend
@robdug7774
❤️
@brookelynmoyers5771
I'm so sorry for your loss
@Jmcfadden
❤🙏❤
@leeposey1511
I hope you found beautiful.
@lauriekendrick2121
It was 2007. I was unemployed, broke and lived in front of my computer trying to rectify my situation.. Cold calling., cold emailing. This song was played quite frequently on the radio. There was nothing good about the time. It was difficult snd sad and as horrible as it was, I hear this song, reflect back on that time and smile, wistfully. Broke and unemployed and unsure of my future yet the simplicity of my situation, trying my best, hoping, praying , making wishes. A lot has happened since 2007. I wouldn’t want to go back to that time, but I certainly miss certain uncomplicated aspects of that era.
@corvus2512
So, did you ever find the job? Genuinely curious as to how that story worked out
@lauriekendrick2121
Thales87 G I worked freelance gigs and found a comedy writing gig in radio for a few years, then that station died and then back to more freelance gigs, then another job as a features reporter for about a year and a half, then I experienced very big changes in my private life which enabled me to retire at 52. I was lucky. Blessed. Pick an adjective.
Thanks for asking. Being quarantined for what seems like months, I’ve been able to reflect back on that time and other periods in my life. Some fall under the heading of temps perdu, but not this particular period of unemployment. At the time, I certainly didn’t think being so broke and having so much uncertainty in my life could ever be deemed as “good,”, but it was in It’s own way. Educational really. I was alone yet I learn to be ok with me, in my own space, I learned to survive and somehow, make things happen.
Periods of unsatiated want and need can be character building. You might not realize it at the time, but in retrospect, which is always 20/20, it’s glaringly apparent. Be safe and well.
@rodneyjones1990
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND EVERY DAY! GOD LOVES YOU ALWAYS! ❤ ☦😇