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.
It´s Alright
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 Matt & Kim song, "It's Alright," seems on the surface to be a carefree song about not rushing through life and enjoying the journey. The opening lyrics mention "maybe we're going nowhere fast" and "maybe we never even touched the gas," suggesting a lack of direction or ambition. However, the chorus reassures the listener that "it's alright," and that they will see and believe that things will be okay. The second verse describes a physical journey through a building and perhaps a metaphorical journey through life's challenges - "you threw the keys down and I found my way up."
Overall, the song seems to be a message of hope and optimism, acknowledging that life can be uncertain and directionless at times, but reassuring the listener that everything will be alright in the end. The repetition and catchy beats of the chorus reinforce this message and invite the listener to sing along and believe in the sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hey
Greeting or acknowledgement of someone's presence.
(One, two, three, four)
Counting in the start of a song or music piece.
Maybe we’re going nowhere fast
We may not be making any noticeable progress in our lives.
Oh
Expression of surprise or realization.
And maybe we never even touched the gas
We may have been too passive or complacent in pursuing our goals.
Alright, it’s alright, it’s alright
Everything is good and okay, there's no need to worry or stress.
You’ll see
Soon enough, things will become clear or make sense.
Believe
Have faith or trust in something or someone.
These building tops
The roofs of the buildings that surround us.
They connect the whole block
They visually and physically link the different buildings together.
You threw the keys down
You dropped or tossed the keys for me to find.
And I found my way up
I was able to navigate my way to the top floor with the keys you threw down.
One day I’ll remember
At some point in the future, I will retain in my memory.
How the words go
The lyrics or words of a song that I can't recall at the moment.
If one day you’ll teach me
In the future, if you can educate or instruct me.
All the right notes (one, two, three, four)
The correct musical keys or sounds that make a melody or tune.
Oh, hey
Greeting or acknowledgement of someone's presence.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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