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.
Sunday Morning
Matisse Lyrics
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When tears like pearls
Fall like rain in my hands
On a Sunday morning
Who do you love?
You're like a beautiful star
In your delicate arms
On a Sunday morning
Who do you love?
And now I am singing alone
On a Sunday morning
No, no, no
Tell me why I don't like Sundays?
With a Judas kiss
I'll let you go
No, no, no
Tell me where's the love on Mondays
Shall we make a wish?
And then let go?
You love making a scene
And words like knives
Cut through layers of skin
On a Sunday morning
Who do you love?
And I am singing alone
On a Sunday morning
No, no, no
Tell me why I don't like Sundays?
With a Judas kiss
I'll let you go
No, no, no
Tell me where's the love on Mondays
Shall we make a wish?
And then let go?
The opening lines of the song 'Sunday Morning' indicate that the singer's heart is being torn apart by someone in their life. This is emphasized by the simile "tearing apart... like pearls." The imagery continues as they hold their tears in their hands, essentially collecting their heartache. The usage of the day 'Sunday' implies that it is a day of rest and relaxation, but the singer is experiencing just the opposite since they are grappling with their emotions. The repetition of the question "Who do you love?" serves to emphasize that the source of their heartache is a person.
The second verse continues with the star/trash metaphor, which indicates that the singer feels inferior to the person causing their pain. They feel fragile in the person's arms and juxtaposed with their partner's aura of beauty, the singer is painted as undesirable. The line "And now I am singing alone" could indicate that the singer is able to attempt to move on from the source of their heartache, but the fact that it takes place on a Sunday morning implies that the breakup or pain is more recent. The chorus follows the same pattern, questioning the lack of love on Mondays, and asking why they don't like Sundays. The final line, "shall we make a wish and then let go?" shows a level of acceptance towards what has happened and the possibility of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart you are tearing apart
You are breaking my heart and causing me great emotional pain
When tears like pearls
My tears are falling and resemble small pearls
Fall like rain in my hands
I am holding my hands out and my tears are falling into them like rain
On a Sunday morning
This is happening on a Sunday morning
Who do you love?
I am questioning who you love and why you are hurting me
You're like a beautiful star
You are beautiful and shine brightly like a star
And I am a piece of trash
Compared to you, I feel worthless and insignificant
In your delicate arms
You are holding me softly and gently
And now I am singing alone
I am singing by myself now
No, no, no
I am expressing my disagreement and distress
Tell me why I don't like Sundays?
I am questioning why I feel unhappy on Sundays
With a Judas kiss
You are betraying me just like Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss
I'll let you go
I will release you from my life and move on
Tell me where's the love on Mondays
I am wondering where the love has gone and why things are difficult on Mondays
Shall we make a wish?
Should we try to hope for a better future together?
And then let go?
But eventually we will have to let go of each other
You love making a scene
You enjoy causing drama and attracting attention
And words like knives
Your words are sharp and hurt me deeply
Cut through layers of skin
Your words penetrate deeply into my emotions
On a Sunday morning
This is happening on a Sunday morning
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.