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.
Your stories my alibis
Matchbook Romance Lyrics
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Tell me something so typical
A lullaby or something miserable
That will keep me up at night
Cross out my eyes
I know you planned it
You know i love you
We just lost control
We just lost control
[Chorus]
Lie to me
Give me something worth living for
Tell me a reason worth fighting for
Give me anything
Anything to keep me breathing
Lie to me
Give me something worth living for
Yell me a reason worth fighting for
Give me anything
Anything to keep me breathing
Go lie to me
Tell me stories so beautiful
An epic of something so terrible
That it makes me weep
Cross out these things
On the calendar
It hurts me so much
And I'm not sure
If i care any more
[Chorus: x2]
Anything to keep me breathing
The lyrics of this song, 'Your stories my alibis' by Matchbook Romance, are a plea for something real, even if it's a lie. The singer is asking for any kind of story that will keep him breathing. He wants to be lied to, he wants something worth living for, and he wants a reason worth fighting for. The chorus repeats this refrain twice, emphasizing the desperation in the singer's need for something to hold onto.
The second verse continues with the theme of stories and lies, but takes a darker turn. The singer wants to be told something terrible, something that will make him weep. He is willing to go through the pain if it means he can keep breathing. He wants the calendar to be crossed out so he can forget the past and move forward. The line "And I'm not sure if I care anymore" suggests that the singer may be losing hope, but he still clings to the possibility of a story that will keep him going.
The title of the song, 'Your stories my alibis', suggests that the singer may be using these stories as excuses or justifications for his actions. Perhaps he is running from something or trying to escape a difficult situation. The lyrics suggest that he is searching for meaning and purpose, even if it means he has to hold onto a lie. The song is a powerful reminder of the human need for connection, even if that connection is based on fiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me to
Request me to do something
Tell me something so typical
Share with me a common or expected story or anecdote
A lullaby or something miserable
Either a soothing song or a depressing tale
That will keep me up at night
Something that will make me unable to sleep
Cross out my eyes
Make me blind or remove my vision
I know you planned it
I am aware that you had a scheme or strategy in mind
You know i love you
You understand that I have feelings of affection for you
And i can't stand
I am unable to tolerate or endure
We just lost control
We recently became unable to manage ourselves or the situation
Lie to me
Deceive and tell falsehoods
Give me something worth living for
Provide me with a reason to continue existing
Tell me a reason worth fighting for
Inform me of a rationale to struggle, battle or persevere
Give me anything
Offer me anything
Anything to keep me breathing
Anything that will allow me to stay alive
Go lie to me
Proceed to give me false information
Tell me stories so beautiful
Narrate to me tales of great beauty
An epic of something so terrible
An account of a monstrous or catastrophic occurrence
That it makes me weep
Which will cause me to shed tears
Cross out these things
Eliminate or remove these events or objects
On the calendar
From my schedule or itinerary
It hurts me so much
It causes me immense pain or sorrow
And I'm not sure
I am uncertain
If i care any more
If I am still invested or interested
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Coty Rubin
a decade later here i am about to lose it all because of this pandemic ,and here i am sitting alone again listening while everything burns around me ..
lie to me
give me something worth living for
Designed By Tech
Hope you're doing well, you mean something to me fwiw
HearingAidGuy69
i'm 30 and love this band along with all my stuff ive always listened to never gonna stop till i die
leadfoot
Adam Burchett sane here bro
RitualREDRUM
Same 32 still love this album
vabchpacboy
Adam Burchett I'll see your 30 and raise you 9, sirπππ₯still fuckin' jammin' to this shit!
Cinnamon girl
SAME, 32 here
Xclusion Zone
Craig Adams who hurt you man
Cepry Gregg TV
I am 31 still i love this band since highschool
esaΓΊ
yo tambiΓ©n, tengo 31 y los escuchaba desde hace 15 aΓ±os jaja π€