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.
Grand
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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मैं तुम्हे अपने दिल में रख रही थी
इतना कठिन, इतना दर्दनाक
लेकिन मैं तुम्हे दूर भेज रही हूँ
मैंने तुम्हे ही चाहा है... तुम्हारी प्रतीक्षा की
लेकिन अब, मैं तुम्हे जाने दूंगी
हम कल मिले थे
तुम मेरे सपनों में थे, मेरे पास आए तुम, प्रेम से... आँखों में आंसुओं से पूछा, "क्या मुझसे प्यार किया था? मेरा इंतज़ार? मुझे तुम्हारे पास रहना था, मुझे जाने मत दो
अगर तुम्हे नहीं मालूम, तो ठीक है
मैं ख़ुशी के सपने देख रही हूँ, ग़म को दूर भेजकर, खुशियों को पा रही हूँ
तुम्हे मुझे पाना था, उसकी याद के लिए, पर मैंने तुम्हे बहुत चाहा
मैं तुम्हारी रक्षा करूँगी, तुम्हे कभी न जाने दूंगी
मेरा अनमोल प्यार
हम हमेशा साथ रहेंगे
भरोसा करो
हाथों को थामों
फिर से जाने मत दो
The lyrics to Matt and Kim's song "Grand" tell the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is consumed with feelings of heartbreak and pain, but ultimately decides to let go of their former love and move on.
The first stanza describes how difficult and painful it was for the singer to let go of their loved one. However, they are resolved to send them away, despite their own conflicted feelings about it. The second stanza mentions how much the singer loved their former partner and waited for them. But now, they have decided to let them go and never see them again.
In the chorus, the former partner asks if their loved one still remembers them, and expresses how much they wanted to stay with them. However, their loved one lets them know that they have moved on and are dreaming of happiness instead of pain. The final stanza reassures the former partner that they will always protect and care for them, and asks them to trust, hold on, and never leave again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Grand" speak to the bittersweet and difficult nature of letting go of someone you once loved deeply. The singer acknowledges the pain of the situation but ultimately chooses to move on, while also holding onto the importance of trust and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
मैं तुम्हे दूर भेज रही हूँ
I am sending you away
मैं तुम्हे अपने दिल में रख रही थी
I was keeping you in my heart
इतना कठिन, इतना दर्दनाक
So hard, so painful
लेकिन मैं तुम्हे दूर भेज रही हूँ
But I am sending you away
मैंने तुम्हे ही चाहा है... तुम्हारी प्रतीक्षा की
I have wanted only you... waited for you
लेकिन अब, मैं तुम्हे जाने दूंगी
But now, I will let you go
हम कल मिले थे
We met yesterday
तुम मेरे सपनों में थे, मेरे पास आए तुम, प्रेम से... आँखों में आंसुओं से पूछा, "क्या मुझसे प्यार किया था? मेरा इंतज़ार? मुझे तुम्हारे पास रहना था, मुझे जाने मत दो
You were in my dreams, you came to me with love... asked with tears in your eyes, "Did you love me? Waiting for me? I had to stay with you, don’t let me go
क्या तुम्हे मेरी याद आती है? तुमने मेरा प्यार ले लिया
Do you remember me? You took my love
अगर तुम्हे नहीं मालूम, तो ठीक है
If you don't know, it's okay
मैं ख़ुशी के सपने देख रही हूँ, ग़म को दूर भेजकर, खुशियों को पा रही हूँ
I am dreaming of happiness, sending away sorrow, finding joy
तुम्हे मुझे पाना था, उसकी याद के लिए, पर मैंने तुम्हे बहुत चाहा
You had to find me, for the memories of it, but I loved you a lot
मैं तुम्हारी रक्षा करूँगी, तुम्हे कभी न जाने दूंगी
I will protect you, I will never let you go
मेरा अनमोल प्यार
My priceless love
हम हमेशा साथ रहेंगे
We will always be together
भरोसा करो
Trust me
हाथों को थामों
Hold my hands
फिर से जाने मत दो
Don’t go away again
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chaerin Kim
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