There is more than one artist with this name:
(A. A Czech contemporary b… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
(A. A Czech contemporary band
(B. A Brazillian female-fronted metal band
(C. A Chilean funk/acid jazz/disco band http://www.facebook.com/mataharisoul
(D. A Boston / Merrimack Valley Hardcore band www.myspace.com/mataharima
(E. A Reggae Band from Indonesia. Catch 'em here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matahari-Reggae-Band/77540950927

Matahari is a Czech band originated betweeen April and May 2001, its contemporary music style and members crystallized out through the years. From the hard beginning of this band is Žántí the main singer.

Along its producing the band signed contract with MEDIATACK, whereas this cooperation was very short - no beginning, no end. This band cut some music videos which are possible to watch on TV Óčko or on ČT2 in the programme Velká noční hudba. Matahari has won several awards like the first places in Broumovská kytara 2005 (from fans and the jury), then they were in semi-finale in Nová krev 2006 or in Múza 2006.

In the year 2003 they have taken part in Represent Tour of the band Lety mimo, in the year 2007 supported before the concert of the band Krucipüsk throught the April "Ahoj tour", then american Dog Eat Dog, german H-Blockxs, Jana Kratochvílová or the band Harmful, whose member is Billy Gould from the band Faith No More.

In November 2007 Matahari cut a record in SONO studio under production of Milan Cimfe (Kabát, Čechomor, Krucipüsk...) The debuted album "Jistota se houpá", which called after the phrase in the song 13. komnata, included 13 compositions.

This debut is coming in January 2008 as a insertion in the music magazine REPORT.

December 2010 released 2nd official album "Šapito iluzí" and new video "Praha je láska i svině" (Prague is Love and Swine).

Official website www.matahari.cz

(B. Bristly, coarse and unflinching, serving of edgy female poprock takes the poppy and punky influences of Garbage, No Doubt and Blondie and mutates them into a personal, memorable breed of accessibility with brutally honest, "badass" chick rock. Keeping it interesting by playing with beat and rhyhtm, structure and the moments of musical pay-off, Matahari is an alternative rock group fronted by female vocalist Ivona Coufalova, their sound is a blend of contemporary pop, punk, rock and techno. Matahari's lyrics are intriguing set to dark driving rhythms and upbeat grooves. Ivona is a passionate vocalist and the band is hard driving utilizing rock rifts with an electronic edge. The CD opens with 'Scream Out Love' that combines stimulating techno tones with a heavy beat leading to the powerful hook belted out by Coufalova. It is followed by another rocker 'Sugar', which is clever lyrically and edgy in execution. 'Over Now' melds varied tempos with dramatic pauses. The song is dark and driving. Matahari, named after a World War I female spy, is aptly named as they combine modern mystery with musical magic! author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com, Tamara Turner, CD Baby.com

Scream Out Loud
Matahari Lyrics

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Join the Parade

Sell everything you've bought
Come on and join the parade
Start proving you're not talk
By falling on the grenade

So grow a spine, stop wasting time

Don't be a tree that falls without a sound

It's lonely at the top
Or is that just what they say
If you decide to stop
There's hundreds to take your place
Don't run away and prove them right
Everyone's a star in their own mind
So grow a spine, stop wasting time
Don't be a tree that falls without a sound
So scream out loud
This is me
When I fall
There'll be someone there to see
Scream out loud
Here I am

Take a chance
On someone you may not have seen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Scream Out Loud" by Matahari highlight the need for individuals to stand up for themselves and take risks in order to make a mark in the world. The song begins with a call for individuals to sell everything they own and join the parade, in order to become a part of the bigger picture. The lyrics then go on to stress the importance of proving oneself through action, by falling on the grenade and showing courage in the face of adversity.

The chorus urges listeners to "grow a spine" and stop wasting time by being passive and anonymous, instead encouraging them to make themselves heard and seen. It reminds us that it is lonely at the top, but also cautions against giving up, as there will always be someone else to take our place. The final lines suggest that by standing up and being noticed, we can make a difference and positively impact others.

Overall, the message that "Scream Out Loud" conveys is one of empowerment and encouragement for individuals to take risks and make their voices heard in order to create lasting change.

Line by Line Meaning

Join the Parade
Come together and conform with society's standards

Sell everything you've bought
Get rid of all the materialistic possessions that do not define you

Start proving you're not talk
Take action to prove that you are not all talk

By falling on the grenade
Be selfless and take the hit for the good of others

So grow a spine, stop wasting time
Develop courage to do what is right instead of procrastinating

Don't be a tree that falls without a sound
Do not let your actions go unnoticed or unheard

It's lonely at the top
Success can be isolating and not all it seems to be

Or is that just what they say
People may exaggerate or misunderstand the cost of success

If you decide to stop
If you choose to give up or not try

There's hundreds to take your place
Many others are willing to step up and fill your shoes

Don't run away and prove them right
Do not flee from the challenge and validate those who doubt you