There are at least 6 artists with the name matisse:

1. Matisse is a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists with the name matisse:

1. Matisse is an English language-singing alternative rock band from Athens, Greece formed in 1999. Matisse was originally formed in 1997 by Aris Siafas, Giannis Massouras, Grigoris Κolias, Petros Tsolis, Kostas Synodinos and Basilis Zervos without making any significant actions as a band. In 2009 the band released their third album, Rock 'N Roll Mafia.

2. Matisse is an Italian eurodance act produced by Lorenzo Vio, Max Giunta, Morris Capaldi and Sandy Chambers. It recorded the hit "I Wanna Lose My Mind"

3. Matisse is an Italo Disco act produced by Tony Verde. Vocalists were Alexandra Millet, Sal Garau, and Stefano De Carli. They released the singles "Fool For Love", "Indigo Girl", "La Dolce Vita" and "Plateau Rosa".

4. Matisse (born 1985 in Connecticut) is a singer signed to Jive Records. She was part of a group called Brit and Alex with her identical sister. They broke up after her sister decided to go back to school. Brit now has a single out on iTunes called “Better Than Her” under her new name Matisse. She is working on her debut album and is being called one of the best new artists of 2010.

5. Lithuanian electronica (trip-hop and such) producer.

6. A possible mis-tag of electronic music duo Matisse & Sadko.

Judgement Day
Matisse Lyrics

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give me your hand
I'm so afraid
it's this kind of war
that we both made
no more to say

give me your heart
I'm not afraid

but I haven't had anything to eat
since yesterday
when my troubles seemed so far away…

very first time
I saw your human face
you were impaled
by the human race
a trophy a day
keeps death away

give me a god
I'm not afraid
but I just need a reason
to blow your brains up
then I'll say
"that's life and this is how I'm made"

to whoever you may pray
and whatever prayers you say

I'll be the first to rise up
on Judgement day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matisse's song "Judgement Day" seem to be a lamentation of sorts, a cry for help, and also an acceptance of the fate that awaits. The singer is both afraid and unafraid, seeking help and also causing harm. The opening lines "give me your hand, I'm so afraid, it's this kind of war that we both made, no more to say" suggest a somewhat resigned acceptance of the situation at hand, a feeling that there is nothing more that can be done. The second verse takes on a darker tone, with the singer admitting to needing a reason to "blow your brains up". This line could be interpreted in many ways - as a plea for understanding, as a cry for help, or as a threat. Ultimately, the song seems to be a meditation on the fickleness of fate, and the singer's willingness to accept whatever comes.

Line by Line Meaning

give me your hand
Please help me or stay with me

I'm so afraid
I am truly frightened

it's this kind of war
This is a type of combat or conflict

that we both made
We are both responsible for this situation

no more to say
There's nothing else to be said

give me your heart
Please give me your love and affection

I'm not afraid
I'm not scared or hesitant

but I haven't had anything to eat
I'm hungry and need food

since yesterday
Since the day before today

when my troubles seemed so far away…
Back when my problems weren't so close or pressing

very first time
The initial time or moment