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
See The Light
Matrimony Lyrics
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Waiting for you to come home
Used to be scared of what I'd find
Wonderin if I was on your mind
You been gone gone a long time
Wrapped up in your own mind
Always felt you took me for a ride
Never knew I tried to save your life
You're only living for the night
Will you see the light
All you wanna do is fight
Don't live such a lie,
come and see the light
It could do you some right
I keep on my way
Keep on walkin my way
So I don't start losin my mind
In Matrimony's song See the Light, the singer reflects on a past relationship where they felt neglected and alone. They express that they used to wait alone for their partner to come home, and were scared of what they might find. They felt as though their partner was wrapped up in their own mind and had taken them for a ride. The singer acknowledges that they had tried to save their partner's life but it never seemed to work.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the partner to change their ways and see the light. The singer suggests that their partner is only living for the night and is constantly fighting. They urge their partner to stop living a lie and to come and see the light. The singer is determined to keep walking their own way and to not lose their mind in the process.
The lyrics of See the Light are a powerful reflection on the struggles of a past relationship. They convey a sense of loneliness and helplessness, as the singer tries to save their partner but is ultimately unsuccessful. The chorus provides a message of hope, that change is possible if one can see the light and overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to be that I would wait alone
In the past, I used to wait alone for you to come back.
Waiting for you to come home
I used to wait for you to arrive at home.
Used to be scared of what I'd find
Previously, I was fearful of what I'd encounter.
Wonderin if I was on your mind
I often wondered if you were thinking of me.
You been gone gone a long time
It's been a prolonged period since you left.
Wrapped up in your own mind
You're fully engrossed in your own thoughts and feelings.
Always felt you took me for a ride
I've always felt like I was being deceived or misled by you.
Never knew I tried to save your life
You never realized how much I had attempted to help you.
You're only living for the night
You only seem to care about enjoying the present moment.
Will you see the light
Will you recognize the errors of your ways?
All you wanna do is fight
You're only interested in engaging in conflicts.
Don't live such a lie,
Stop living a false existence.
come and see the light
Take a closer look at the truth.
It could do you some right
Acknowledging the truth might positively affect your life.
I keep on my way
I continue on my path.
Keep on walkin my way
I persist in my journey despite obstacles.
So I don't start losin my mind
I refuse to lose control of my thoughts and emotions.
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ChopShop Noda
It was an incredible evening and vibe that night.... so glad it was captured!
Laíze Fogaça
What a beaultiful 😍
Robert Wilson
How the hell does this video/song only have 3 comments/28k views? >:[
Ian Trudeau
i am so confused about where she is putting the key on that vespa