The Modern were signed to a major five album deal with Mercury Records and scored a minor hit with debut single 'Jane Falls Down' in 2004. The follow up single 'Industry' was set to chart in the top twenty in February 2005 when the Official Chart Company disqualified the track due to allegations of chart fixing.
This lead to the band losing their record deal and half of their members. Undeterred, Nathan, Emma and Chi changed their name to Matinee Club and managed to score a deal with Planet Clique in the UK and Europa/Universal in mainland Europe once again for five albums.
The band's long-awaited debut 'Modern Industry' was released worldwide on iTunes in December 2007, with a physical release promised during 2008 followed by a digital single release of the fan favourite 'Sometimes'.
The album contains material that is up to four years old and previously performed by The Modern. Fans are relieved to finally have an album after following the band through its changes for a five year period.
In the US, Ninth Wave Records are released a different album entitled 'The Modern LP' containing a different track listing and some bonus remixes in January 2008.
As of June 2008, the physical album release in the UK has not surfaced and neither has the touted single 'Sometimes'. Following news that the Europa subsidiary of Universal being closed down by its parent company, together with feedback from Planet Clique that the label has no further plans to release material by Matinee Club there is no certain future for the band.
The official forum has been devoid of moderator input for several weeks prompting further speculation that the band is winding down.
Goodbye Means Forever
Matinee Club Lyrics
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I sat on the roof
Looked out at the snow
I saw the tail lights flicker
Move out of view
Now I know you were right
When you said that goodbye means forever
You made me a promise
Caught out in the cold
I stood and waited for you
But you never showed
Now I know I was wrong when you said
We belong here together
And things could be better
Now that you're gone
And things could be better
I guess I was wrong
I stood on the edge
Where rain turns to snow
Thousands of lonely people
With nowhere to go
Now I know you were right
When you said that goodbye means forever
And things could be better
Now that you're gone
And things could be better
I guess I was wrong
Now that you're gone
I can't carry on
I don't know why we had to say goodbye
Now that you're gone
Now I know you were right
When you said that goodbye
Means forever
And things could be better
Now that you're gone
And things could be better
I guess I was wrong
Now that you're gone
I cant carry on
I don't knowwhy we had to say goodbye
Goodbye song
The song "Goodbye Means Forever" by Matinee Club is a classic breakup song that explores the feelings of heartbreak and resignation after a relationship ends. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of the aftermath of a romantic separation, with the singer sitting on the roof and looking out at the snow and rain, feeling the emptiness of loneliness. The song's title refers to the idea that when someone says goodbye, it means that things are truly over, and there is no going back.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "And things could be better now that you're gone" several times, suggesting that the singer is considering the possibility of moving on and finding happiness without their former lover. However, the verse that immediately follows the chorus suggests otherwise, with the singer admitting that they "can't carry on" and not knowing why they had to say goodbye. The song creates a complex portrait of the emotional aftermath of a breakup, with conflicting feelings of hope and despair.
One interesting aspect of the song's production is the use of a sampled children's choir in the song's intro and outro. The choir sings the refrain "Na na na na na, na na na na na na", creating a haunting contrast with the song's lyrics. The song was released in 2008 and was a popular hit in the UK indie music scene. The band has since disbanded, but the song remains a beloved classic of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you're gone
I am feeling the loneliness and emptiness that comes after someone leaves.
I sat on the roof
I took a moment to pause and reflect on my feelings.
Looked out at the snow
I observed the world around me and thought about how it continues to move forward despite my pain.
I saw the tail lights flicker
I watched as the physical reminder of your departure disappeared from sight.
Move out of view
You are physically leaving my life and there is no going back.
Now I know you were right
I can see now that you were telling me the truth when you said goodbye was permanent.
When you said that goodbye means forever
You were warning me that our goodbye was final and we would never be together again.
You made me a promise
You gave me hope and something to hold onto when you promised to come back to me.
Caught out in the cold
I felt vulnerable and alone waiting for you in the midst of a difficult situation.
I stood and waited for you
I had faith in your promise and believed that you would return to me.
But you never showed
You broke your promise and left me waiting and alone.
Now I know I was wrong when you said
I can see now that I was mistaken in believing that we were meant to be together.
We belong here together
I was holding onto the idea that we were meant to be together, but now I realize that was just a fantasy.
And things could be better
It is possible for life to improve in your absence.
I stood on the edge
I felt on the brink of something, uncertain of what was to come.
Where rain turns to snow
I was in a place of change, where the environment mirrored my own emotional state.
Thousands of lonely people
There are many others in the world who are experiencing the same loneliness and pain that I feel.
With nowhere to go
Despite their pain, others are also left with no choice but to push forward and find their own way in the world.
Now I know you were right
I can see now that you were telling me the truth when you said goodbye was permanent.
And things could be better
It is possible for life to improve in your absence.
I guess I was wrong
I was holding onto ideas and hopes that were not realistic and have now been proven false.
Now that you're gone
I am left alone in a world that is uncertain and ever-changing.
I can't carry on
I do not know how to continue living without you in my life.
I don't know why we had to say goodbye
I am questioning how and why our relationship ended, and doubting whether it was truly necessary.
Now I know you were right
I can see now that you were telling me the truth when you said goodbye was permanent.
When you said that goodbye
You were warning me that our goodbye was final and we would never be together again.
Means forever
Our goodbye will never be undone or reversed, and we will never be together again.
And things could be better
It is possible for life to improve in your absence.
I guess I was wrong
I was holding onto ideas and hopes that were not realistic and have now been proven false.
Now that you're gone
I am left alone in a world that is uncertain and ever-changing.
I can't carry on
I do not know how to continue living without you in my life.
I don't know why we had to say goodbye
I am questioning how and why our relationship ended, and doubting whether it was truly necessary.
Goodbye means forever
Our parting was permanent and final, and there is no going back or changing what has already happened.
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.