Cameras
Matt & Kim Lyrics


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Sun's going down let's get together
On the bridge we'll meet up tonight

Black pants, red sweatshirt and brown bags
Above the East River's northern lights

You see what I see
I thought it make believe
Watched the sunrise
On my street

Old cement makes for
A solid place to lay
Bed of light grey
My bed of light grey

While I know it's letters
That can spell
I hear now it's words that can say

I decided to start writing less
And I'm talking more everyday

Sixteen of our friends
A five seat bright red van
Curbside view
Turn off of Grand

Pound my steering wheel
We yell to the windshield
I'm finally home
I'm finally home

No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We'll be gone when we're dead
No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold

Every single car alarm we hear
We'll steal and throw through their window
My water comes straight from the tap
And those bottles are all just for show

I see that we're made of
More then blood and bones
See we're made of
Sticks and stones

Don't forget to breathe
Need locks for your keys
Don't forget to breathe now
Forget to breathe now

No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We'll be gone when we're dead
No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold

No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We'll be gone when we're dead
No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold

No time for cameras
We'll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We'll be gone when we're dead
No time for cameras




We'll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold

Overall Meaning

The song "Cameras" by Matt & Kim captures the moments between two lovers as they witness the beauty of life together. The lyrics describe a night out with friends by the river under northern lights, and the simplicity of laying on a bed of light gray cement. As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the couple puts down their cameras and focuses on experiencing the world through their own eyes instead of capturing it through a lens. The line "No time for cameras, we'll use our eyes instead" emphasizes this point.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that we are made of more than just blood and bones. We are made of "sticks and stones," meaning we are also made up of our experiences and memories. The line "We'll be gone when we're dead" further emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and experiencing life while we can.


In the end, the song is a celebration of life, love, and the beauty that surrounds us. It encourages us to put down our devices and fully experience the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Sun's going down let's get together On the bridge we'll meet up tonight
As the sun sets, it's time to unite with friends on the bridge for a night out together.


Black pants, red sweatshirt and brown bags Above the East River's northern lights
On the way to meet up, the singer describes the scene of the East River with colorful clothing and bags set against the northern lights.


You see what I see I thought it make believe Watched the sunrise On my street
The singer shares a moment with someone special, watching the sunrise on their street and realizing that sometimes what they see actually exists in reality.


Old cement makes for A solid place to lay Bed of light grey My bed of light grey
Despite the roughness of old cement, it serves as a reliable foundation for the artist's resting place, which happens to be a light grey color.


While I know it's letters That can spell I hear now it's words that can say
The artist reflects on the power of words, realizing that while letters can spell things out, it's the words put together that truly convey meaning and expression.


I decided to start writing less And I'm talking more everyday
The singer shares the choice to speak more and write less as a means to better connect with others and experience life in the moment.


Sixteen of our friends A five seat bright red van Curbside view Turn off of Grand
They pack into a cramped van with a view of the city streets and make a turn off of Grand, getting ready for the night ahead with their friends.


Pound my steering wheel We yell to the windshield I'm finally home I'm finally home
The artist expresses excitement and relief, pounding the steering wheel and yelling with friends as they feel at home in the moment together.


No time for cameras We'll use our eyes instead No time for cameras We'll be gone when we're dead No time for cameras We'll use our eyes instead I see flashes of gold
The chorus emphasizes the importance of experiencing everything life has to offer through their own eyes and not just through a camera lens. They know they can't take anything with them when they're gone and so choose to see the flashes of gold in the world around them.


Every single car alarm we hear We'll steal and throw through their window My water comes straight from the tap And those bottles are all just for show
The artist takes a rebellious tone, suggesting they might throw car alarms through windows and acknowledging their own preference for tap water over bottled water.


I see that we're made of More then blood and bones See we're made of Sticks and stones
The singer reflects on the idea of being made up of more than just biological matter, recognizing the importance of their experiences and environment that also shape who they are.


Don't forget to breathe Need locks for your keys Don't forget to breathe now Forget to breathe now
The artist reminds themselves and others to take a deep breath and appreciate the present moment, while also acknowledging the need for practical things like locks for keys.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@LukePackenham

it has been like 10 years since I listened to matt and kim. They are so good

@sidvacant9382

True definition of underated.

@py2724

It’s good to be back isn’t it!?! 😝🤪

@MonkeyRaptor001

Just heard them in something and had flashbacks to finding them the first time. Time to revisit!

@keithbiddle4552

You ain't Wrong ❤

@Moviesan69

I expected a video about love. What I got was a video about true love instead.

@Raze7888

lol, awsome

@milliealderman9796

Amen.

@sapphiresillyfool5045

Dead!! ☠

@patrickvarah5970

Spot on

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