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.
Hoodie On
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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Look lookin' like
Look lookin' like a king
Look lookin' like
Look lookin' like a king
Look lookin' like
With a hoodie on
(With a hoodie on)
I don't dress up for much, just a hoodie on
I look like a king with a hoodie on
You care too much, it goes on and on
I wrote this song with a hoodie on
I woke up like this, put a hoodie on
A pair of chucks and some jeans I'm gone
A suit and tie always felt wrong
Bought my new house with a hoodie on
I just shut down the club with some subs and a drum set
Yeah, god damn that might be our best yet
Hang round town, I'm here, I'm gone
Been round the world ten times with a hoodie on
Look lookin' like a king
Look lookin' like
Look lookin' like a king
Look lookin' like
Look lookin' like a king
Look lookin' like
With a hoodie on
(With a hoodie on)
I don't dress up for much, just a hoodie on
I look like a king with a hoodie on
You care too much, it goes on and on
I wrote this song with a hoodie on
I can still turn heads with what I put on
Windows down, come on ride along
Can't wait here, I'm already gone
I dress to impress with a hoodie on
(Year after year)
(Year after year always on)
(Year after year)
(Year after year)
(Year after year)
(Year after year always on)
(Year after year) (Look lookin' like a king, look lookin' like)
(Year after year)
With a hoodie on
With a hoodie on
With a hoodie on
With a hoodie on
With a hoodie on
With a hoodie on
The song "Hoodie On" by Matt & Kim is an ode to the comfort and confidence that wearing a hoodie can bring. The lyrics describe the singer's preference for wearing a hoodie, even in situations where dressing up may be more appropriate. They assert that they still look like a king with a hoodie on, and that they feel most like themselves when dressed casually. The singer even confesses that they wrote the song while wearing a hoodie, further emphasizing the importance of this garment in their life.
The theme of the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations, particularly in terms of fashion. The singer seems to reject the idea that dressing up is necessary to be respected or taken seriously. Instead, they find confidence in their own unique style, which includes wearing a hoodie. The repetition of the phrase "look lookin' like a king" reinforces this idea that confidence comes from within, rather than from external appearances.
The chorus also includes the line "you care too much, it goes on and on," which could be directed at those who judge and criticize others based on their appearance. By suggesting that this kind of scrutiny is excessive and unnecessary, the song encourages listeners to embrace their own sense of style and ignore outside pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Look lookin' like a king
I feel confident and powerful
I don't dress up for much, just a hoodie on
I don't put much effort into my appearance, but I feel good wearing my hoodie
I look like a king with a hoodie on
Wearing my hoodie makes me feel like royalty
You care too much, it goes on and on
Other people worry too much about how they look, but I prefer to keep it simple
I wrote this song with a hoodie on
I am creative and inspired while wearing my hoodie
I woke up like this, put a hoodie on
I feel comfortable in my own skin and my hoodie helps me express that
A pair of chucks and some jeans I'm gone
I have a simple and straightforward fashion style
A suit and tie always felt wrong
I don't feel comfortable conforming to traditional dress codes
Bought my new house with a hoodie on
I accomplished a big achievement while wearing my lucky hoodie
I just shut down the club with some subs and a drum set
I am a talented musician and can make amazing music with minimal equipment
Yeah, god damn that might be our best yet
I am proud of our musical accomplishments and confident in our abilities
Hang round town, I'm here, I'm gone
I am independent and don't feel tied down to any particular place or lifestyle
Been round the world ten times with a hoodie on
I am adventurous and travel often, always with my trusty hoodie
I can still turn heads with what I put on
I have a unique and alluring style that doesn't rely on flashy clothes
Windows down, come on ride along
I enjoy simple pleasures and invite others to join me
Can't wait here, I'm already gone
I am always moving forward and eager for the next adventure
I dress to impress with a hoodie on
Even though my style is simple, I am still confident and stylish
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, LARS STALFORS, MATT JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Engineering Explained
Looks like folks in the comments section could use a little bit of Matt and Kim's excessive happiness. Cheer up folks, life is better smiling. You can't beat Matt and Kim live!
Personious k
you need to colab with Matt and Kim for a video!
Martin Medrano
I never would have expected you here man.
Great music taste.
Sebastian Ye
Jason commenting on a Matt & Kim music video, what a small world we live in.
5n00ze
@Engineering Explained such a fun show! I've never heard them before until i saw them @ Pemberton and i became and instant fan. The whole crowd is surrounded by a bubble of love and everyone is laughing and dancing. Just an amazing experience!
Mental Veggies
@Engineering Explained I'm going to see them for the first time, I've seen them live in youtube but to see it in person...I'm going to lose my mind!
Christian Jones
Don't care what any of you say this is a catchy as hell song. even repetitive as is.
I wrote this comment with a hoodie on
IGreatlyandPowerfullyDisagree
I liked this comment with a hoodie on
Stephanie Ricketts
I read this comment with a hoodie on
Shane Poovey
So fucking true