Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 Ju… Read Full Bio ↴Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 June 1979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a spiritually minded American-Jewish singer, beatboxer, singjay and songwriter. He grew up in White Plains, New York. His music is an interplay between reggae, rock, hip-hop, and reggae fusion. His debute studioalbum Shake Off the Dust... Arise was released 2004 and his latest, Akeda 2014. Well-known songs are King Without A Crown, One Day and Happy Hanukkah. He sings mostly in English, more rarely in Hebrew and Yiddish. He had an Hasidic appearance until 2011.
Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. The Tel Aviv'n Songfacts states several tracks of his fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, were recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard as well as being named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.
Matthew Miller was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA on June 30th 1979, corresponding to the Jewish date of the 5th of Tamuz 5740. Shortly after his birth, the Miller family moved to Berkeley, CA and eventually settled in White Plains, NY. Growing up, Matisyahu's parents sent him to Hebrew School a couple of times a week, but like many kids, he resisted the additional school hours and was frequently threatened with expulsion for disrupting the lessons.
By the age of 14, Matthew Miller slid comfortably into the laid-back lifestyle of a teenage hippie. Having fallen in with the "Dead-Head" crowd, he grew dreadlocks and wore his Birkenstocks all winter long. He played his bongos in the lunchroom and learned how to beat-box in the back of class. By 11th grade, despite his carefree days, Matisyahu couldn't ignore the void in his life. After nearly burning down his chemistry class, he knew his mission must begin immediately. He decided to set off on a camping trip in Colorado. Away from his suburban life in White Plains, Matisyahu had the opportunity to take an introspective look at himself and contemplate his environment. It was there in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains, that Matisyahu had an eye-opening realization: there is a God.
After Colorado, his spiritual curiosity piqued and Matisyahu took his first trip to Israel. There, for the first time in his life, he felt a connection to the God he discovered in Colorado. Israel was a major turning point. Matisyahu relished the time he spent there, praying, exploring, and dancing in Jerusalem. In every nook he encountered, his dormant Jewish identity stirred into consciousness.
Leaving Israel proved to be a difficult transition. Once back in White Plains, Matisyahu didn't know how to maintain his new connection with Judaism. Feeling dejected, he fatefully dropped out of high school and began following Phish on a national tour. On the road, Matisyahu thought seriously about his life, his music, and his thirst for Judaism.
After a few months, burnt out and broke, he returned home. By this time his parents insisted that Matisyahu go and "straighten" himself out at a wilderness school in Bend, Oregon. The school encouraged artistic pursuits and Matisyahu took advantage of this time to delve further into his music. He studied up on reggae and hip-hop. He attended a weekly open-mic where he rapped, sang, beat-boxed, and did almost anything he could to stay creatively charged. It was then that he started to develop the unique reggae-hip hop sound for which he would one day become known.
After 2 years in the "sticks," the 19-year old Matisyahu returned to New York a changed man. He moved to the city to attend The New School where he continued honing his musical craft, and also dabbled in the theater. During this time, he happened on the Carlebach Shul, a synagogue on the Upper West Side, well known for its hippie-friendly vibe and exuberant singing. This encounter further fueled his soul-fire, turning him on to the mystical power of song in Hasidic Judaism. Now, instead of beat boxing in the back of the classroom, he was leaving the classroom to pray on the school's roof. (Religious or not, this guy ain't made for the classrooms.)
While studying at New School, Matisyahu wrote a play entitled "Echad" (One). The play was about a boy who meets a Hasidic rabbi in Washington Square Park and through him becomes religious. Shortly after the play's performance, Matisyahu's life strangely imitated his art. Indeed, years after the initial sparks were lit, Matisyahu met a Lubavitcher rabbi in the park, spurring his transformation from Matthew to Matisyahu.
A person who was once skeptical of authority and rules, Matisyahu began to explore and eventually fully take on the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle. He thrived on the discipline and structure of Judaism, making every attempt to abide by Jewish Law. The Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy proved to be a powerful guide for Matisyahu. It surrounded him with the spiritual dialogue and intellectual challenge he had been seeking for the past decade. The turmoil and frustration of his search subsided, and now, 2 years later, Matisyahu lives in Crown Heights, splitting his time between the stage and his yeshiva.
Drawing from the sounds of Bob Marley, Shlomo Carlebach, Buju Banton, and Sizzla, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.
http://www.matisyahuworld.com/
Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. The Tel Aviv'n Songfacts states several tracks of his fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, were recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard as well as being named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.
Matthew Miller was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA on June 30th 1979, corresponding to the Jewish date of the 5th of Tamuz 5740. Shortly after his birth, the Miller family moved to Berkeley, CA and eventually settled in White Plains, NY. Growing up, Matisyahu's parents sent him to Hebrew School a couple of times a week, but like many kids, he resisted the additional school hours and was frequently threatened with expulsion for disrupting the lessons.
By the age of 14, Matthew Miller slid comfortably into the laid-back lifestyle of a teenage hippie. Having fallen in with the "Dead-Head" crowd, he grew dreadlocks and wore his Birkenstocks all winter long. He played his bongos in the lunchroom and learned how to beat-box in the back of class. By 11th grade, despite his carefree days, Matisyahu couldn't ignore the void in his life. After nearly burning down his chemistry class, he knew his mission must begin immediately. He decided to set off on a camping trip in Colorado. Away from his suburban life in White Plains, Matisyahu had the opportunity to take an introspective look at himself and contemplate his environment. It was there in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains, that Matisyahu had an eye-opening realization: there is a God.
After Colorado, his spiritual curiosity piqued and Matisyahu took his first trip to Israel. There, for the first time in his life, he felt a connection to the God he discovered in Colorado. Israel was a major turning point. Matisyahu relished the time he spent there, praying, exploring, and dancing in Jerusalem. In every nook he encountered, his dormant Jewish identity stirred into consciousness.
Leaving Israel proved to be a difficult transition. Once back in White Plains, Matisyahu didn't know how to maintain his new connection with Judaism. Feeling dejected, he fatefully dropped out of high school and began following Phish on a national tour. On the road, Matisyahu thought seriously about his life, his music, and his thirst for Judaism.
After a few months, burnt out and broke, he returned home. By this time his parents insisted that Matisyahu go and "straighten" himself out at a wilderness school in Bend, Oregon. The school encouraged artistic pursuits and Matisyahu took advantage of this time to delve further into his music. He studied up on reggae and hip-hop. He attended a weekly open-mic where he rapped, sang, beat-boxed, and did almost anything he could to stay creatively charged. It was then that he started to develop the unique reggae-hip hop sound for which he would one day become known.
After 2 years in the "sticks," the 19-year old Matisyahu returned to New York a changed man. He moved to the city to attend The New School where he continued honing his musical craft, and also dabbled in the theater. During this time, he happened on the Carlebach Shul, a synagogue on the Upper West Side, well known for its hippie-friendly vibe and exuberant singing. This encounter further fueled his soul-fire, turning him on to the mystical power of song in Hasidic Judaism. Now, instead of beat boxing in the back of the classroom, he was leaving the classroom to pray on the school's roof. (Religious or not, this guy ain't made for the classrooms.)
While studying at New School, Matisyahu wrote a play entitled "Echad" (One). The play was about a boy who meets a Hasidic rabbi in Washington Square Park and through him becomes religious. Shortly after the play's performance, Matisyahu's life strangely imitated his art. Indeed, years after the initial sparks were lit, Matisyahu met a Lubavitcher rabbi in the park, spurring his transformation from Matthew to Matisyahu.
A person who was once skeptical of authority and rules, Matisyahu began to explore and eventually fully take on the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle. He thrived on the discipline and structure of Judaism, making every attempt to abide by Jewish Law. The Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy proved to be a powerful guide for Matisyahu. It surrounded him with the spiritual dialogue and intellectual challenge he had been seeking for the past decade. The turmoil and frustration of his search subsided, and now, 2 years later, Matisyahu lives in Crown Heights, splitting his time between the stage and his yeshiva.
Drawing from the sounds of Bob Marley, Shlomo Carlebach, Buju Banton, and Sizzla, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.
http://www.matisyahuworld.com/
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Matisyahu Lyrics
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One Day Sometimes I lay Under the moon And thank God I'm breathing T…
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/ Heights Said I been ripping through these lyrics, I been whipping…
4. King Without a Crown You're all that I have and you're all that I…
7 Beggars In the beginning of time, before the mountains were made. B…
a new day Griz Matisyahu Fighting for our peace with the violence Peo…
Aish Tamid The place lays phased like a warrior slayed Engraved into th…
Akeda How can I talk to you I step into your glory I…
Ancient Lullaby Mist rising on the horizon Listenin with my ears and listeni…
Ayeka All of my enemies, they surround me But I will chop…
Back to the Old Back to the hold back to the old Back to the…
Bal Shem Tov On a day when a man was born, up from…
Beat Box Austin how you all feeling Like this, Like this It's the mus…
Beat Box and violin@ Austin how you all feeling. Like this, Like this. It?s the m…
Black Heart Here I come, main line Maintain super brain Crushed grapes f…
Breathe Easy When I return gonna burn to the sun I'll be back…
Broken Car Welcome to my broken car It don't move fast But it goes…
Bsp: Blue Sky Playground Ipcus sup brotha? We was just kids then big love big…
Buffalo Soldier Buffalo soldier, I know I'm not a rasta I used to…
Built To Survive I am awake Once again How are you My old friend I am awake …
Candle You light up my lamp; Hashem my G-d illuminates my…
Chameleon Like a chameleon Shedding my coat Shedding my skin Oh the pl…
Champion When you're feeling down, can't go any further Tossed to the…
Chop From the forest itself comes the hand for the ax Split…
Chop 'em Down Say from the forest itself comes the handle for the…
Chop 'Em Down Dub From the forest itself comes the hand for the ax Split…
Circle of Life Aha, aha... From the day we arrive on the planet And blinki…
Close My Eyes See no matter where I am bless me with all…
Coming up Empty Blackbird in the night backwards in the sky Flying through t…
Confidence Three shots upon the sky Three bluebirds flying by Three son…
Crossroads It's like I'm walking through this kingdom of time This far…
Darkness Into Light I can't stop drop and roll Fire been burning out of…
Daughters Dub Daughter, Daughter, Daughter's DUBBB I HATE YOU I love you, …
Dispatch the Troops Daughter of Zion once precious princess Left hers father ho…
Driftin' Expansive soul with my wings in the air Try to fit…
Drown In The Now Oh yea Oh yea Rock out! Rock when I rip it, When I'm…
Dub Warrior You're a warrior fighting for your soul Taken from the world…
Escape Running from the park Sleeping out in the rain From falling …
Exaltation Heavens rejoice and the earth will exalt Oh no, come swing…
Father in the Forest (Loose English translation) A scream and a cry and a yell. A…
Fire and Dub [verse 1] Fire descends from on high in the shape of…
Fire and Heights You're all that I have and you're all that I…
Fire of Freedom Fan the flame from the fire of freedom Fan the flame…
Fire Of Heaven [verse 1] Fire descends from on high in the shape of…
Fire Of Heaven %01 Altar Of Earth Fire descends on high in the shape of a lion Burn…
Fire Of Heaven Altar Of Earth Fire descends on high in the shape of a lion, Burn…
Fire Of Heaven Dub [verse 1] Fire descends from on high in the shape of…
Fire Of Heaven On An Alter Of Earth Fire descends on high in the shape of a lion Burn…
Fire of Heaven%01Altar of Earth Fire descends on high in the shape of a lion Burn…
Flip It Fantastic Forces pulling me like a big magnet It can't take me…
For You Undo the clasps, cast the shackles to the sea They flee…
Forest of Faith Where can I find relief from this heaviness? Lie down in…
Got No Water You quench my thirsting soul and you fill my appetite I…
Got to See It All I was pulled to the side of the spiritual Then I…
got_no_water You quench my thirsting soul and you fill my appetite I…
Happy Hanukkah Happy Hanukkah! I wanna give a gift to you Light up…
Hard Way Who's gonna quench your thirst now? Who can satiate? Somet…
Head Right Word stir days fade words blur don't say Word chase i…
Heights Said I been ripping through these lyrics, I been whipping…
I Believe In Love And I remember when I was running after you Can't keep…
I Will Be Light Sit back, in these days Remember my ways Oh, will…
In My Mind In my mind but I find that I still want…
Indestructable (Chorus 1: X2) Fear nobody but his Majesty My spirit, you'…
Indestructible Fear nobody but His Majesty My spirit, you retrieved For you…
Jerusalem Jerusalem, if I forget you, Fire not gonna come from me…
Keep Coming Back for More On eastern parkway had many a dark day when I was…
King Crown of Judah They say that I'm euphemism for a new religion I'm praying…
King Without a Crown You're all that I have and you're all that I…
Kodesh You quench my thirsting soul and you fill my appetite I…
L-rd Raise Me Up Said I been gone for so long where my mind…
Late Night in Zion We're the reflection of imperfection, We come from the infin…
Live Like a Warrior Feel like the world don't love you They only want to…
Lonely Day When I was just a young son I would sit in…
Lord Raise Me Up Said I been gone for so long where my mind…
Love And I remember when I was running after you Can't keep…
Message In A Bottle Just a castaway Island lost at sea Another lonely day No one…
Miracle Just livin' the miracle, candles are my vehicle Eight nights…
Mist Rising Mist rising on the horizon Listenin' with my ears and liste…
Motivate Raise the gate, motivate the place Take a taste as we…
Motívate Raise the gate motivate the place Take a taste as we…
Music is the Anthem Move up over the hill No more coke no more…
Not Regular Don't let the demon get ya He didn't invent the wheel…
Obstacles Obstacles, they come and go, That's the name of the…
On Nature Ah Ah There is a place in the bottom of the soul It's…
One Day (Ooh ooh-hoo, ah ya, ah no ah ah oh) (One day,…
One Day (New Version) Sometimes I lay under the moon And I thank God I'm…
One Day ) See everybody that´s existing Got a mind of their own We´r…
One Day - New Album Version One day, one day, one day Sometimes I lay under the…
One Woman On the way into this world, our soul was born…
Oneday See everybody that´s existing Got a mind of their own We´r…
Open the Gates Like david with his stone, knocked goliath of his throne Th…
Raindance like I'm caught in a vice I'm caught in my vice's Miami…
Raise Me Up Said I been gone for so long where my mind…
Rastaman Chant Hear the words of the Higher One say: "Babylon, you throne…
Redemption Song Old pirates, yes, they rob I Sold I to the merchant…
Refuge Ani auni vevyone. Hashem yashav li. Ezrati, umafalti, atau. …
Reservoir "Of David.Annotate Do not compete with the wicked; do not…
Sea to Sea Hashem S'fasai tiftach you-fee yagid tehilasecha Hashem S'f…
Searchin In the Earth, there are so many wonderful treasures And if…
Shalom Fire descends from on high in the shape of a…
Shalom/Salaam [ INSTRUMENTAL ]…
Shine on You Oh in this life filled with so much strife I'm gonna…
Sick For So Long Sick for so long I forgot this feeling When ya wake up…
Silence Yih'yu l'ratzon imrei fi V'hegyon libi l'fanecha, adonai tzu…
Smash Lies Dream awake (dream awake), said get 'em and get 'em…
So Hi So Lo When the time is right I'll leave this place tonight Just le…
Spark Seekers Spark seekers speaking softly in the dark Street sweepers si…
Star On The Rise Lace 'em up, shadow boxing in the basement, speed bag Time…
Step Out Into The Light Watch the weight of the wind blow Watchin faces out my…
Struggla Open up the gate Let my prayer rise up And I struggle…
Sunshine Keep on moving till the first rays of dawn Keeping it…
Surrender Those finger pointed trigger while I simmer in the sun To…
Tel Aviv'n I'm feelin' easy The ocean breeze be Carrying me, I'm Tel …
Tell Me Staring at the page searching for a song Hoping for a…
Temple When the house was burned We returned to the desert and…
Thunder I had to cross the line to leave you behind With…
Time Of Your Song The world is moving to the song I hear, Who's that…
Tugboat Look at these kids the way they keep talking When I…
Two Child One Drop The world is dyin' the world is cryin' World goes blind…
Tzama L My soul thirsts for you My flesh longs for you In a…
Unique Is My Dove On the way into this world, our soul was born…
Use Somebody I’ve been roaming around I was looking down at all I…
Vow Of Silence Adam ate the apple, Eve talked to the snake Sara died…
Warrior You're the son of his majesty Remember how it used to…
Watch The Walls Melt Down I watch the walls melt down Watch them fade away Throw my…
Watching The Wheels People say I'm crazy doin' what I'm doin' Well they give…
Water You quench my thirsting soul and you fill my appetite I…
We Will Walk I told her you must go you can't stay here She…
What I What im fighting for Is worth far more than silver and…
What I'm Fighting For What I'm fighting for Is worth far more than silver and…
When the Smoke Clears when the smoke clears They just forget again Eyes stare into…
WP Slap me Daft, we sat down in the back of…
Youth Some of them come now Some of them are running Some of…
Zuhause Glaub mir irgendwann Wird die Liebe regieren Wir haben nicht…
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@johannacoronel5940
You're all that I have and you're all that I need
Each and every day I pray to get to know you please
I want to be close to you, yes I'm so hungry
You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty
Without you there's no me
You're the air that I breathe
Sometimes the world is dark and I just can't see
With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
I'll stand on my own two feet
Won't be brought down on one knee
Fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee
Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe
Out of darkness comes light, twilight unto the heights
Crown Heights burnin' up all through till midnight
Said, thank you to my God, now I finally got it right
And I'll fight with all of my heart, and all a' my soul, and all a' my might
What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my god all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing
What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now
Strip away the layers and reveal your soul
Got to give yourself up and then you become whole
You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know
You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow
If you're trying to stay high then you're bound to stay low
You want God but you can't deflate your ego
If you're already there then there's nowhere to go
If you're cup's already full then its bound to overflow
If you're drowning in the water's and you can't stay afloat
Ask Hashem for mercy and he'll throw you a rope
You're looking for help from God you say he couldn't be found
Looking up to the sky and searchin' beneath the ground
Like a King without his Crown
Yes, you keep fallin' down
You really want to live but can't get rid of your frown
Tried to reach unto the heights and wound bound down on the ground
Given up your pride and the you heard a sound
Out of night comes day and out of day comes light
Nullified to the One like sunlight in a ray,
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze
What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing
What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now
And see, I lift up my eyes where my help come from
And I seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest
You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You're not vexed
When I look to the sky where my help come from
And I've seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest
@scottr397
It's a man worshiping God with his music. "Sing to my God songs of love and healing"
"Thunder! You feel it in your chest! You put my mind at ease and my fears to rest"
This man is worshiping. He's having a religious experience as he comes close to the presence of God. Proselytizing, pouring out his faith to the room, hopefully illuminating the hearts of those in the room.
"Give myself to you from the essence of my being"
"Make room for His love and the fire gone blaze!"
@Herebrand
I still remember walking around Chicago back in 04...maybe 05? and this guy invited me into this small club with the promise of great live music (it was the middle of the week and they were just letting people in free to fill the place). Out on stage walks this Hasidic Jew and I was wondering what I'd gotten into... it's still one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen!
@sicwititdimeful
#1 comment on thread bravo, crazy how you dont know youre in the good old days until they are actually over
@fernandomuniz6499
Lucky!
@icyuranus404
i see...
@livefreeordie1377
I went to see Badfish 4 years ago in Providence, this band called Shrub opened, it was so awesome we left after they opened. I knew Badfish couldn't deliver anything close. I bought their CD and bounced, lmfao
@jenhuffine7030
Herebrand I’m not a religious person but his music is legit.
@jaylev8674
This song got me through my opioid addiction. It gave me so much hope and motivation. Just after getting clean, I met the love of my life! 17 years later, Im still married to her, and we are blessed with 2 wonderful boys. Thank you
@mercurialcharm9188
That’s right! I’m sober off opiates for 10+ years yall. Keep going. It’s going to be ok. You’ve got this. If I can do it, anyone can. All my love.
@lovesrain8042
@Jay and @mercurial and anyone else congrats and a huge hug on your sobriety🎉❤❤❤🎇🎆🎇🎉🎊🎈I started listening to Matisyahu back in 06' right before a huge move to ATX and then heard he was coming to Stubbs. Wish I could've gone. Cant believe so many yrs hv passed. God bless yous on your continued sobriety 🙏
@FromTheRootsToTheCrown
@mercurialcharm9188 I'm in the hospital now... 4 days clean
. Ready to be discharged and start treatment. I turn 30 in April and I always promised myself I wouldn't get high into my 30s. I kept my promise. But have wanted to die the last couple.days. projectile vomiting and convulsions. Finally coming around . Keeping motivational music near me