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.
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Matt & Kim Lyrics
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(One, two, three, four)
Maybe we're going nowhere fast
Oh
And maybe we never even touched the gas
Oh
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
Oh
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
Believe
Oh
These building tops
They connect the whole block
Oh
You threw the keys down
And I found my way up
Oh
One day I'll remember
How the words go
If one day you'll teach me
All the right notes (one, two, three, four)
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
You'll see
Oh
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
Believe
Oh
(One, two three four)
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
You'll see
Oh, hey
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
Believe
Oh
The lyrics of Matt & Kim's song, "It's Alright," exude a feeling of uncertainty and confusion about the direction in which life is headed. The song's opening lines are introspective, with the lyrics "Maybe we're going nowhere fast" suggesting a feeling of stagnation or a lack of progress. The next line, "Maybe we never even touched the gas," implies that the songwriter may not be putting in the effort required to achieve their goals. However, despite the self-doubt, the chorus repeatedly reassures the listener (and the songwriter themselves) that "It's alright," and that there is hope for the future.
As the song progresses, a sense of resilience and hope is evident in the lyrics. The image of "building tops" connecting the neighborhood provides a sense of community, and the lyrics "You threw the keys down / And I found my way up" suggest that despite the obstacles, the songwriter has found a way to move forward. The final lines of the song, "One day I'll remember / How the words go / If one day you'll teach me / All the right notes," hint at the possibility of finding guidance and support from others. The song thus concludes on a note of hope and optimism, implying that things will eventually work out if one keeps moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hey
Greeting or expression of acknowledgement
(One, two, three, four)
Counting off or starting a rhythmic cycle
Maybe we're going nowhere fast
Perhaps we're not making much progress
Oh
Interjection conveying emotion (surprise, disappointment, etc.)
And maybe we never even touched the gas
Perhaps we haven't been putting in much effort
Alright, it's alright, it's alright
Reassurance that things are okay
You'll see
Encouragement to look forward optimistically
Believe
Advice to have faith in oneself or the future
These building tops
Reference to cityscape or urban setting
They connect the whole block
Comment on how architecture links communities
You threw the keys down
Imagery of letting go of control
And I found my way up
Discovery of new avenues or perspectives
One day I'll remember
Hope to improve or learn
How the words go
Aspiration to master a skill
If one day you'll teach me
Acknowledgement of needing assistance
All the right notes (one, two, three, four)
Reference to musical education or improvement
Oh, hey
Recurring expression of acknowledgement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@fxmes9001
sixgunstrawberry it's not really sex though is it because they have thinks on
@kkp101Michaela
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That's not a Buick?!?
@djarcsine
I've never gotten a boner looking at a Buick.
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@adambordoley5361
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