With Ashlee’s Americana-rock influences an Jimmy’s Irish-folk roots, Matrimony blends modern anti-folk and indie rock in their debut EP “The Storm & The Eye” produced by Joel Khouri of Bright City Studios and self-released to critical acclaim in August, 2010.
Following the release, Matrimony toured across the country and shared the stage with acts including Mumford & Sons, Gillian Welch, Modest Mouse, Langhorne Slim and Nathaniel Rateliff.
In early 2011, Jordan, Alex and Shae joined Matrimony. With a common passion for songwriting and an original sound, the line up became complete.
Ashlee Hardee Brown - lead vocals and keys
Jimmy Brown - lead vocals and guitar
Jordan Hardee - mandolin, synth, banjo
Alex Watson - drums
Shae Wooten - bass
http://matrimonyband.bandcamp.com/
2. "Zeb Olsen recruited a bunch of cute art students, encouraged a noisy DIY punk ethic based on bands such as Pussy Galore and Beat Happening, and the cute but completely inexperienced art students took to their instruments. One misguided pop journalist known as David Nichols financed an album recording in 1989 and vinyl version of Kitty Finger was released and distributed by Waterfront Records. The band played some woeful and some inspiring shows in Sydney and imploded, as all the best bands do at one point. Kathleen Hanna, friend and band budddy of Zeb and longtime fan of Matrimony, facilitated the re-release of Kitty Finger on the Kill Rock Stars label in 1997. Lead singer and guitarist Sybilla Visalli ended her own life for reasons unknown in 1993 or 1994 or sometime around then. Shit. I should remember. Here's singer guitarist Polly's take on our history: "Zeb Olsen & I started ‘Matrimony’ in the summer of 1988, gosh, almost 20 years ago! I remember we used to rehearse at the ‘pie factory’ off Palmer St. in Darlinghurst. Our first attempts at song writing were with a drum machine then Stuart, Zeb’s brother played with us. A couple of rehearsals later my friends Sybilla, Michael & Dani joined ‘Matrimony’ was born. We really thought it was just for fun. At closer inspection it was a reaction to the men in bands all around us and how cool and untouchable they were to me as inner city rock stars. This was probably due to the heroin abuse and ‘boy’s club mentality’ of the time. I suppose, dare I say ‘Matrimony’ was my 18 year old’s take on feminism (Oh God)! Our gig’s were disastrous. God knows how we got any. The first was at the ‘Palace’ with ‘Lubricated Goat’ and other’s. I sang, oh fuck! I remember the motley crue of ‘men in bands’ (see above) egging us on and applauding us. Before every show Sybilla and I would get together work out what we were going to wear. That night in a wave of nerves we would innocently perform to a highly judgemental audience. Eventually we did get better and put out an album ’Kitty Finger’. I am immensely proud of this. It’s like my long lost baby years. A golden era of Sydney that does not exist any more. By 1990 it was over. A ‘rock & roll suicide’ touched us in 1992 with Sybilla’s death. I cried for a year. Love, Polly"" via Matrimony's bio at http://www.myspace.com/matrimony
Giant
Matrimony Lyrics
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Do you like the way I look when I'm crying
When you said that I'd be yours until we die
Does it feel good to leave me behind
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I've got news I'm going my way
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I've got news I'm going my way
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
All is right, all is right
Does it feel good to leave me on my own
When you said that I'd be yours when you got home
When you know I don't have nowhere else to go
Does it feel good to leave me on my own
Ohh why
Ohh why
Ohh why
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I've got news I'm going my way
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
All is right, all is right
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I've got news I'm going my way
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
All is right, all is right
All is right
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I've got news I'm going my way
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
All is right, all is right
All is right
The lyrics to Matrimony's song Giant paint a picture of heartbreak and abandonment. The first verse questions the motives of a former love, asking if they feel good about leaving the singer behind and watching them cry. The second verse suggests that while the singer is struggling, and there may be some giant obstacle leading them to an unknown destination, they are still fighting and moving forward on their own terms. The repeated phrase "All is right" seems to be both a statement of hope and a form of self-reassurance in the face of adversity.
The overall feeling of the song is one of strength in the face of difficult circumstances. The giant may represent any number of things, such as a literal obstacle, personal demons, or even the sense of loss that comes with a relationship ending. However, the singer refuses to let this giant take them down, and instead battles it with determination and resolve. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the affirmation that despite everything, all is right.
Overall, the lyrics to Giant encourage listeners to keep fighting in the face of adversity, and to take control of their own lives even when it feels like the world is against them. It's a powerful message that is often needed in difficult times, and Matrimony delivers it with raw emotion and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Does it feel good to leave me behind
Do you enjoy abandoning me and causing me pain?
Do you like the way I look when I'm crying
Are you pleased with the sight of my tears?
When you said that I'd be yours until we die
Did you mean it when you promised to be with me forever?
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I face an uncertain future and feel overwhelmed
I've got news I'm going my way
I have made a decision to pursue my own path
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
Despite the struggle, I am making progress
All is right, all is right
I am finding peace and contentment in my new direction
Does it feel good to leave me on my own
Are you satisfied with leaving me to fend for myself?
When you said that I'd be yours when you got home
Did you mean it when you promised to return to me?
When you know I don't have nowhere else to go
You are aware that I am stranded without other options
Ohh why
Expressing confusion and pain
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
I am still facing an uncertain future and feeling overwhelmed
I've got news I'm going my way
I remain steadfast in my decision to pursue my own path
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
Though the challenges persist, I am pushing forward and making progress
All is right, all is right
In spite of the uncertainty and struggle, I am finding peace and contentment
There's a giant leading me to God knows where
Continuing to face the unknown and feeling overwhelmed
I've got news I'm going my way
Continuing steadfastly on my own path
Fighting and I feel I'm getting somewhere
Remaining brave and making slow but steady progress
All is right, all is right
Feeling increasingly comfortable with the uncertainty and finding happiness despite the risk
All is right
Finding peace and contentment even in the midst of difficult times
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@strawberryrhubarbpie
Perfect lyrics for the end of that episode of Girls
@strawberryrhubarbpie
I'm so sad that this next season will be the last season :(
@yoni5570
Jennifer V Does it feeeel good to leave Girls behind 😭
Certainly doesn't. But at least we'll have had 6 pretty stellar seasons
@nickbooze9766
Which episode was this?
@strawberryrhubarbpie
@@nickbooze9766 sorry, that was 8 years ago I have no clue now. I do remember enjoying that series very much tho, worth it to watch them all. Enjoyed Adam Sackler before he became famous!
@nickbooze9766
Hah, oops I didn't even look at the date. Must of been an earlier season then. Yeah, it was wild to see Adam grow into such an acclimated actor, glad to have been obsessed with this tall weird man from the get-go @@strawberryrhubarbpie
@danielcropp8553
Awesome song.
@mikefran1047
Perfeito.
@MagicalMintSorbet
GIRLS
@Mary-jy5mc
Girls