1. Matrimony is a what can be best described as a modern folk/alternative r… Read Full Bio ↴1. Matrimony is a what can be best described as a modern folk/alternative rock band that began as a husband and wife duo in 2009 out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

Lucky Man
Matrimony Lyrics

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A-wooo whoah whoah
A-wooo whoah whoah

I got to get away
Everything you say
Don't wanna hear you say
Just wait another day

A-wooo whoah whoah
A-wooo whoah whoah

I'm never satisfied
No matter how I try
You've got to tell me why
You've got to do me right

I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind

A-wooo whoah whoah
A-wooo whoah whoah

There will be days like these
I don't want to please you
Say you'll go my way
I don't want to wait

I'm going to get you
I'm going to see it through
We're going to work it out
I am your lucky man
I am your lucky man

I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind

I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I need something more before I run away
Nothing's gonna change my mind
Ain't gonna change my mind
Ain't gonna change

A-wooo whoah whoah
A-wooo whoah whoah

Overall Meaning

The song “Lucky Man” by Matrimony is about a man who is feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied in his current situation, and is searching for something more. The repeated refrain "I need something more before I run away, nothing's gonna change my mind" highlights his determination to find a solution to his restlessness.

The first verse starts with the singer expressing his desire to get away from everything that is bothering him, and not wanting to hear anyone say something that could further unsettle his mind. He then admits that he is never satisfied, no matter how hard he tries, and begs for an explanation and understanding from his partner.

In the second verse, he acknowledges that there will be days when he won't want to please his partner, and wants her to understand and follow his lead. He resolves to make things work between them, and declares himself her lucky man.

Overall, the song is trying to capture a feeling that many people can relate to - the sense that something is missing, and we need more to feel happy and fulfilled. It is a powerful reminder that we need to be willing to take action and seek out what we need to truly be content.

Line by Line Meaning

A-wooo whoah whoah
The singer is using these sounds as an expression of his feelings.

I got to get away
The singer wants to escape from something in his life.

Everything you say
The singer does not like what others are telling him.

Don't wanna hear you say
The singer is avoiding listening to someone.

Just wait another day
The singer needs time before making a decision.

I'm never satisfied
The singer is always seeking more.

No matter how I try
The singer's efforts are not enough.

You've got to tell me why
The singer wants an explanation.

You've got to do me right
The singer wants someone to treat him well.

I need something more before I run away
The singer needs a reason to stay in his current situation.

Nothing's gonna change my mind
The singer is firm in his decision.