Matchbook Romance is an post-hardcore band from Poughkeepsie, New York and … Read Full Bio ↴Matchbook Romance is an post-hardcore band from Poughkeepsie, New York and were originally known as The Getaway.

The band formed in 1997, constisting of Andrew Jordan (vocals & guitar), Ryan "Judas" DePaolo (backing vocals & guitar), Ryan Kienle (bass) and Aaron Stern (drums).

They have released two albums: Stories and Alibis (2003) and Voices (2006), one EP named West for Wishing (2003) and one split EP with Motion City Soundtrack .

Matchbook Romance headlined the Epitaph Tour in early 2005, playing alongside their label mates Motion City Soundtrack, From First to Last, The Matches and Scatter the Ashes.

As of March 12, 2007, Matchbook Romance have parted ways and have gone on an indefinite hiatus.

As of March 12, 2009, Matchbook Romance have announced that they are reuniting and have 3 tour dates up with more dates and news to come.

In Transit
Matchbook Romance Lyrics

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Dream baby for me
I'll be waiting here for you
Pack your things, fly to me
Scatter me across the sky
I'll shine all night
And just like a star
I'll fall for you

Baby if you want me to
I'd do anything for you
Just say the words and I'd give you the world
Yeah, but that's not good enough

Starlit sea will be our dance floor
And birds will sing our song
And your scars, your scars will heal
For You

Baby if you want me to
I'd do anything for you
And just say the words, and I'd give you the world
Yeah, but that's not good enough

And Baby if you wanted me to, why not say so
Let me go cause I can't shine bright enough for you

I shine for you

I fall

Dream baby for me
I'll be waiting here for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matchbook Romance's "In Transit" portray a sense of longing and devotion. The singer addresses their significant other, telling them to come to them and promising to wait for them. They offer to do anything for their partner, even giving them the world, but express sadness that it is not enough to make them happy. The idea of scattering oneself across the sky and shining like a star exemplifies the lengths the singer will go to for their loved one, even if they don't feel like they can ever shine brightly enough.

The second verse describes a romantic image of a dance floor on a starry sea, where the birds sing their song. The singer seems to recognize that their partner has gone through struggles and carries scars, and they promise to help heal them. However, the bridge shifts the tone of the song with the singer demanding their partner to communicate their feelings more clearly. The final lines of the song echo the first verse, with the singer reiterating their willingness to wait and fall for their significant other.

Overall, "In Transit" captures the feeling of being deeply in love with someone but feeling like it's not enough. The singer offers everything they have, but it is up to their partner to communicate and reciprocate their feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Dream baby for me
I want you to dream of me

I'll be waiting here for you
I will be patiently waiting for you

Pack your things, fly to me
Pack your belongings and come to me by flight

Scatter me across the sky
Spread my love and presence all over the sky

I'll shine all night
My love and care will shine throughout the night

And just like a star
My love will be bright like a star

I'll fall for you
I will be deeply in love with you

Baby if you want me to
If you want me to be with you

I'd do anything for you
I am ready to do anything to make you happy

Just say the words and I'd give you the world
If you ask me for anything, I am ready to give you everything I have

Yeah, but that's not good enough
Unfortunately, my efforts are not good enough to please you