Matt and Kim released their first album, Matt & Kim, on October 26, 2006. The album sold modestly, primarily at live shows. Many indie fans praised their music, and the two gained popularity through their many outgoing tours. Following the release of their first album, Matt and Kim began playing high profile music festivals, such as The Siren Music Festival and Lollapalooza. The duo signed with Fader Label and their second album, Grand, recorded in Matt's childhood bedroom at his parents' home in Vermont, was released on January 20, 2009. A video for one of the album's highlights, "Lessons Learned", in which the duo strips nude in Times Square, was shot during a very cold winter day in February 2009.
On November 2, 2010, the duo released their third album, Sidewalks. Co-produced by Ben Allen, Oliver Strauss and Matt, the album as a whole adopted a more refined, yet dense hip-hop influence in comparison to the previous two, while still maintaining the upbeat and party-esque style they are known for. Matt and Kim headlined two U.S. tours in support, in Fall 2010 and again during May/June 2011. They also played numerous festivals including Australia's Big Day Out, Japan's Fuji and V in the UK. In addition, they played at many American colleges, worked extensively through Europe and South America and, in Fall 2011, they supported Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance on select dates. Although not officially released as a single, the song "Good for Great" received significant airplay in some markets, and was ranked #65 on Boston station WFNX's Top 101 of 2011 list.
On June 22, 2012, Matt and Kim issued a brand new track, "Let's Go" as a digital single, meanwhile, the band put finishing touches on their fourth full length album, Lightning, released on October 2, 2012. The single, "Let's Go", peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. On June 25, 2012, the duo uploaded a video to their YouTube channel featuring ball handler Pat the Roc performing basketball tricks as "Let's Go" plays in full. Then on September 4, 2012, the duo released a lyric video for another new song on the album, "Now". On October 1, 2012, "Overexposed", "Not That Bad", "Much Too Late", "Ten Dollars I Found", "Tonight", "It's Alright", "I Said" and "I Wonder" were released on YouTube as official first listens. Matt and Kim premiered their official music video for "Let's Go" via the Funny or Die website in November.
The full-length album got a digital/CD/vinyl release on October 2, 2012 and the band began their official US Fall Lightning Tour the next day in Burlington, Vermont. On February 5, 2013, Matt and Kim kicked off their US tour with Passion Pit. While on tour, the official music video for "It's Alright" was released on February 25, 2013, featuring Matt and Kim in a choreographed dance routine in bed. In March 2013 Matt and Kim wrapped their US tour and performed at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida before heading to Australia for a three-week tour at the end of April.
In May, Matt and Kim announced their touring schedule for summer 2013, starting with a show at the Great GoogaMooga in Brooklyn, NY on May 18, 2013. In June, Matt and Kim performed at Free Press Summer Fest, Sandy Parts Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival, Summerfest and Party in the Park. In July, they played at the Keloha Music & Arts Fest and the Forecastle Festival. In August, they played at Lollapalooza in Chicago. In October, they played at Corona Capital, in Mexico City.
On January 13, 2015, Matt and Kim released the single "Get It" in promotion of their fifth album. Along with this, they also released Spring tour dates, an album pre-order, and a lyric video to accompany the single. "Get It" received mixed reviews from fans as it ventures away from their past DIY sound. On February 10, 2015 Matt and Kim released the promotional video for the single "Hey Now" through their official VEVO Youtube account. On February 24, 2015, the band released "Hoodie On" through their official VEVO account. On April 7, 2015, Matt and Kim released the full album and held an in store performance at Amoeba Music's Hollywood store to celebrate.
Daylight Outro Remix
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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Threw our shoes into the ocean
Sit back and wave through the daylight
Sit back and wave through the daylight
Slip and slide on subway grates
These shoes are poor mans ice skates
Fall through like change in the daylight
I miss yellow lines in my roads
Some color on monochrome
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
These sidewalks liquid then stone
Building walls and an old pay phone
It rings like all through the daylight
It rings like all through the daylight
And in the daylight we can hitchhike to Maine
I hope that someday I'll see without these frames
And in the daylight I don't pick up my phone
'Cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
I have five clocks in my life
And only one has the time right
I'll just unplug it for today
Ill just unplug it for today
Open hydrant rolled down windows
This car might make a good old boat
And float down grand street in daylight
And float down grand street in daylight
And float down grand street in daylight
And float down grand street in daylight
And float down grand street in daylight
And float down grand street in daylight
And with just half of a sunburn
New yellow lines that I earned
Step back and here comes the night time
Step back and here comes the night time
And in the daylight we can hitchhike to Maine
I hope that someday I'll see without these frames
And in the daylight I don't pick up my phone
'Cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
And in the daylight we can hitchhike to Maine
I hope that someday I'll see without these frames
And in the daylight I don't pick up my phone
'Cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
The lyrics of Matt & Kim Feat. De La Soul's song Daylight (Troublemaker remix) are all about enjoying the simple things in life, and not getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday routines. It begins with the image of cutting off the legs of one's pants and throwing their shoes into the ocean, which is a symbolic expression of freedom and the desire to let go of all formalities. This is further reinforced by the lines "Sit back and wave through the daylight," which suggest a carefree attitude towards life.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe several leisurely activities that the singer enjoys, such as slipping and sliding on subway grates, and painting yellow lines on monochrome roads. The cityscape is described as "liquid then stone," adding to the idea that life can be fluid and changeable, and that it's important to appreciate its various colors and nuances.
Another theme in the song is the idea of home and belonging. The chorus repeats the line "In the daylight anywhere feels like home," indicating that the singer feels most comfortable and at ease in situations where they can simply enjoy the moment and be themselves. The lyrics also mention the desire to travel and explore new places, but ultimately, it's the feeling of home that is a constant source of comfort and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of Daylight (Troublemaker remix) celebrate the beauty of simple pleasures, and the importance of living in the moment and being present in one's surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
We cut the legs off of our pants
We made shorts out of our pants by cutting off the legs.
Threw our shoes into the ocean
We got rid of our shoes by tossing them into the ocean.
Sit back and wave through the daylight
We relaxed and enjoyed the view during the day.
Slip and slide on subway grates
We had fun sliding on the grate floors of the subway.
These shoes are poor mans ice skates
We used our shoes to slide around like we were ice skating.
Fall through like change in the daylight
We moved through the grates like coins slipping through a hand.
I miss yellow lines in my roads
I wish I had yellow lines to guide me when I'm driving.
Some color on monochrome
I need some color on my black and white surroundings.
Maybe I'll paint them in myself
I might take it upon myself to add color to my environment.
These sidewalks liquid then stone
The sidewalks can be wet and slippery, then hard and unyielding.
Building walls and an old pay phone
There are old buildings and pay phones on the street.
It rings like all through the daylight
The phone rings constantly during the day.
And in the daylight we can hitchhike to Maine
During the day, we can get a ride to Maine by hitchhiking.
I hope that someday I'll see without these frames
I wish to have better vision, without needing glasses or frames.
And in the daylight I don't pick up my phone
During the day, I don't need to answer my phone because I feel content.
'Cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
Being out and about during the day makes me feel at home anywhere.
I have five clocks in my life
I have five different clocks that I rely on.
And only one has the time right
Only one of my clocks is accurate with time.
I'll just unplug it for today
I'll disconnect the clock that is causing me stress and just enjoy the day.
Open hydrant rolled down windows
We opened a fire hydrant and rolled down the car windows to cool off.
This car might make a good old boat
The car could be used as a boat if for some reason, we needed one.
And float down grand street in daylight
We could float down the street in the car during the day.
And with just half of a sunburn
I only have a slight sunburn.
New yellow lines that I earned
I earned new marks on my skin from the sun.
Step back and here comes the night time
We take a step back and notice the arrival of the night time.
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