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.
Stay Tonight
Matchbook Romance Lyrics
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but who's counting. i just thought
I'd let you know
I filled my head with your voice.
And now I'm drowning,
Well I wrote this song for you.
You can stay tonight,
You can hold me down,
And tell me that you're right.
Tell me what it's like to be alone.
And we have this down,
Unlike everybody.
I'll spend a million nights
Just like tonight you know,
I screamed your name at the sky,
Until I lost my voice.
Well I'd give my life for you.
You can stay tonight,
And make everything alright.
You can hold me down,
And tell me that you're right.
Tell me what it's like to be alone.
(You can stay tonight, stay tonight...)
You can stay tonight,
And make everything alright.
You can hold me down,
And tell me that you're right.
Tell me what it's like to be alone.
You can stay tonight,
And make everything alright.
You can hold me down,
And tell me that you're right.
Tell me what it's like to be alone.
The song Stay Tonight by Matchbook Romance speaks of a longing for connection and comfort from a significant other during a time of distress. The singer implores their lover to stay the night and make everything better simply by being present and holding them down. The opening lines, "49 hours and 46 minutes to go, but who's counting. I just thought I'd let you know" suggest a sense of anticipation and impatience for the lover's arrival. The following line, "I filled my head with your voice, and now I'm drowning" shows the overwhelming nature of their thoughts and emotions, where the lover's voice is all-consuming and even suffocating.
In the chorus, the singer asks their lover to "tell me what it's like to be alone," highlighting the desperation and isolation that they feel. Despite the situation, the singer and their lover share a profound connection that sets them apart from others, as they are "unlike everybody." The lines, "I'll spend a million nights, just like tonight, you know" imply that this bond is strong enough to withstand the test of time and countless other nights like this one. The singer is even willing to give up their life for their lover, emphasizing the depth of their devotion.
Overall, Stay Tonight is a poignant and emotional song that captures the complexities of love and the human need for connection, especially during difficult times. It is a song of comfort and reassurance that speaks directly to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
49 hours and 46 minutes to go
I am counting down the minutes left until I see you again.
but who's counting. i just thought I'd let you know
The exact amount of time is not important, but I want you to know how eagerly I await our reunion.
I filled my head with your voice.
I have been thinking about the sound of your voice and replaying it in my mind.
And now I'm drowning,
My thoughts of you are overwhelming me and I feel consumed by them.
Well I wrote this song for you.
This song is a reflection of the intensity of my feelings for you.
You can stay tonight,
I want you to spend the night with me.
And make everything alright.
Being with you can make all my troubles disappear.
You can hold me down,
You can comfort me and help me feel safe.
And tell me that you're right.
Your presence assures me that everything is going to be okay.
Tell me what it's like to be alone.
I want to know what it feels like to be by myself, without the love and support you provide.
And we have this down,
We have our relationship figured out and we are different from everyone else.
Unlike everybody.
Our bond is special and unique.
I'll spend a million nights just like tonight you know,
I am willing to spend countless nights with you, lost in our love for each other.
I screamed your name at the sky,
I am so consumed by my love for you that I want the entire world to know your name.
Until I lost my voice.
My passion for you is so intense that it takes all of my energy and emotion.
Well I'd give my life for you.
I am willing to make any sacrifice for you, even if it means giving up my own life.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: AARON STERN, ANDREW JORDAN, RYAN DEPAOLO, RYAN KIENLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Bad Bandito
This band is just one of those gems.
He Hate Me
Is this not one of the most underrated songs on one of the most underrated albums? Shit was all killer no filler.
The Mad Hattress
I remember listening to this band in high school. They didn't capture my heart quite like some other bands did, but they're still so underrated.
FootyManagerTV
Teenage memories come flooding back with this
And it’s amazing how we feel the lyrics so much more now.
Diego Cisneros
Oh those high school times...
Never going to forget these songs,
Frozen in time
Jeff Olsen
How old r u
Adam Perez
I am 38. Still jam this CD.
Jeremy
@Adam Perez 31, same.
Aaron J
God, these songs never refrain from my mind. I will remember this til the day i die. so great and remember-able
Mark Rufino
Just randomly remembered this song lol after a lot of years. This song always plays right on time when I get back home to our restaurant from school.