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
To the Road
Matrimony Lyrics
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I gotta get out of here before it runs me down
I wanna ride on a train that i hear every nigt
I wanna go where i know the road is hard to find
Ohhhhhh
I don't want to wait around
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around ohhhhhh
I don′t want to wait around
Ohohooooo
I don't want to let you down
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
I got a ride that will take me to the other side
You know i can's stay around this old town that′s gonna rob me dry
I don′t wanna leave without saying: 'well goodbyee(goodbyeee)
I gotta hold on leave before i die
Ohhhhhh
I don′t want to wait around
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around ohhhhhh
I don't want to wait around
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around
Ohohooooo
I don′t want to let you down
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
Oho oho aahhhh
I can take a shot at you,
I can take a shot at you
Take a shot at you
The song "To the Road" by Matrimony is an appeal to travel, to leave behind the monotony and troubles of daily life. The singer is tired of waiting around for life to change and wants to take control of their own fate. They long to hit the road, to travel to places where the road is hard to find, and to hear the whistle of a train that takes them away from the town that's draining them. The repetition of the lines "I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around" and "I don't want to wait around" highlight the singer's frustration with their current situation.
The chorus's repetition of "I can take a shot at you" can be interpreted as a reflection of the singer's determination to take risks and pursue their dreams, even if others don't understand or support their decisions. The final lines of the song, "I can take a shot at you, I can take a shot at you, Take a shot at you," emphasize the singer's conviction to take risks and make choices that are true to their own desires.
Overall, "To the Road" is a song about taking control of one's life and pursuing adventure, even in the face of uncertainty and risk.
Line by Line Meaning
So there's so many nights we could wait for we could make a sound
There are endless opportunities to take action and make a difference, if only we seize the moment.
I gotta get out of here before it runs me down
The singer feels trapped and suffocated by their current situation, and must escape to avoid being crushed.
I wanna ride on a train that i hear every nigt
The singer desires adventure and excitement, and is drawn to the romantic allure of the unknown and unpredictable.
I wanna go where i know the road is hard to find
The artist seeks challenge and novelty, and is not content with the safety and predictability of the familiar.
Ohhhhhh
An exclamation of emotion and intensity, conveying the depth of the artist's yearning and longing.
I don't want to wait around
The singer is impatient and restless, and refuses to stand still and let life pass them by.
I hear what you say, but it never seems to come around ohhhhhh
Despite the promises and assurances of others, the singer is skeptical and disillusioned, and doubts that their dreams will ever be realized.
I can take a shot at you, i can take a shot at you
The artist is ready to take risks and make bold moves, even if it means potentially hurting others or facing consequences.
I got a ride that will take me to the other side
The artist has a plan or means of escape from their current situation, and is determined to use it to reach their goals.
You know i can't stay around this old town that's gonna rob me dry
The artist feels exploited and depleted by their current environment, and must leave in order to avoid being drained of their energy and resources.
I don't wanna leave without saying 'well goodbyee(goodbyeee)'
The singer feels a sense of obligation or responsibility to the people and places they are leaving behind, and wishes to depart on good terms.
I gotta hold on leave before i die
The artist feels urgency and mortality looming, and knows they must act quickly if they are to avoid regret and missed opportunities.
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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