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.
Where Do We Go From Here
Mat Kearney Lyrics
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Got me in a haze runnin' for cover,
Where we gonna go from here,
Where we gonna go from here
The carlights in the driveway,
Wonder whos goin, comin' my way
Tomorrow were turnin' down the highway,
The green grass, and a radio,
Watching it fly past, then away we go,
700 places, 700 faces more
[Chorus]
And all of your ways in all your thunder,
Got me in a haze runnin' for cover,
Where we gonna go from here,
Where we gonna go from here.
The back of your eyes look like my mothers
When we talk you're like my brother,
Where we gonna go from here,
Where we gonna go from here.
The time is, movin' on a side,
How could I miss you, to another guy,
Pull up the ocean, and the roarin' tide is
Bigger than my eyes, or my desire
My father, got a best pin, savin' a daughter, for the best man,
700 places, 700 faces more
[Chorus]
Now I've waited and I'll wait some more
Won't see you knockin' on another door
But all this is crazy and amazing
There's only one I've found, us that I'm saving
So I'm praying just to let it go
Watch from a distance just to see you grow
700 places, 700 faces more
[Chorus]
The song Where Do We Go From Here by Mat Kearney is an emotional ballad about the uncertain future of a relationship. The lyrics speak of confusion and anticipation, as the singer sings about a person whose presence in their life has thrown them into a hazy state, causing them to run for cover. The singer is wondering where the relationship is going to go, hence the title of the song. He talks about the uncertainty of the future and wonders what it might hold.
The song also reflects on the passage of time, as the singer talks about 700 places and 700 faces that he has seen. He sings about the separation that comes with distance and how hard it is to let someone grow while watching from a distance. The lyrics are full of poignant moments, as the singer thinks about his relationship with the other person, the people he's met, and the places that he's seen.
Overall, the song has a wistful, nostalgic feel to it, and it captures the emotional complexity of a relationship that is uncertain but still hopeful. It's a song that many people can relate to, and it speaks to the universal experience of wondering where life will take you.
Line by Line Meaning
And all of your ways and all your thunder,
The person's behavior and words are overwhelming and confusing me.
Got me in a haze runnin' for cover,
I am struggling to escape and find clarity in this situation.
Where we gonna go from here,
What is the next step in our lives and relationship?
The carlights in the driveway,
I am anticipating someone's arrival or departure.
Wonder whos goin, comin' my way
I am curious about who I will encounter next in my life.
Tomorrow were turnin' down the highway,
We are embarking on a new journey and leaving the past behind.
With another bright stage, on a weekday
I am performing in a new location and continuing to pursue my career.
The green grass, and a radio,
I am enjoying the scenery and music around me.
Watching it fly past, then away we go,
I am reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and how quickly things change.
700 places, 700 faces more
I have encountered many people and been to many locations, but there is always more to see and experience.
The back of your eyes look like my mothers
I see a familiar and comforting familiarity in your expression.
When we talk you're like my brother,
We have a strong bond and connection, like siblings.
The time is, movin' on a side,
Time is passing and things are changing.
How could I miss you, to another guy,
I regret not recognizing your worth and potential sooner.
Pull up the ocean, and the roarin' tide is
I am overwhelmed by the power and magnitude of my emotions.
Bigger than my eyes or my desire
My feelings are stronger than I anticipated and I am struggling to control them.
My father, got a best pin, savin' a daughter, for the best man,
My father is preparing to give me away on my wedding day.
Now I've waited and I'll wait some more
I am willing to be patient and wait for the right person and timing.
Won't see you knockin' on another door
I have made my decision and will not pursue other options.
But all this is crazy and amazing
I am acknowledging the unexpected and exciting nature of this situation.
There's only one I've found, us that I'm saving
I am committed to and prioritizing our relationship above others.
So I'm praying just to let it go
I am seeking guidance and strength to release my anxieties and control over this situation.
Watch from a distance just to see you grow
I am supporting you from afar and watching as you develop and change.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATHEW KEARNEY
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