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 a Fact
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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1,2,3,4!
It's a fact printed stained
Burned deep into my brain
Like nuts and bolts so long
2!
1,2,3,4!
Hold that pose
Get the feel
Seal the deal
One twist
One tie
I'm closing up a bag of air and wire
2!
1,2,3,4!
Yes! yes!
No no no no!
Yes! yes!
No no no no!
Yes! yes!
No no no! (x2)
Its a fact printed stain
I was just singing in the rain
On a partially cloudy afternoon
You've been called here today
I just sigh and cry hooray
My friends and family
2!
1,2,3,4!
Yes! yes!
No no no no!
Yes! yes!
No no no no!
Yes! yes!
No no no! (x2)
The song "It's a Fact" by Matt & Kim is an energetic and catchy tune that appears to be about the persistence of certain truths or memories. The repetitive hook, "It's a fact printed stained, burned deep into my brain" suggests that the subject has something indelibly stuck in their mind, a belief or a memory that won't let go. The mention of nuts and bolts evokes the idea of something firmly fixed, immovable even - this could be a good or a bad thing depending on the nature of the fact.
The rest of the lyrics dart around a bit, but seem to be linked by the theme of assertion or declaration. There's a sense of brash confidence in lines like "hold that pose, get the feel, seal the deal," as if the subject is determined to make something happen. However, there's also a vulnerability to the lines "I just sigh and cry hooray, my friends and family" - this could suggest that the fact in question is related to personal relationships or family dynamics. The chorus of "yes, yes, no no no" adds a fun and exaggerated contrast to the more introspective verses.
In terms of musical style, "It's a Fact" is classic Matt & Kim fare: fast-paced, drum-heavy, and with catchy synth hooks. The song's use of counting in - "1,2! 1,2,3,4!" - is a nod to the band's punk and DIY roots, and adds to the song's frenetic energy. Ultimately, "It's a Fact" is a fun and quirky song that leaves a lot up to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
1,2!
Matt and Kim are getting ready to start the song.
1,2,3,4!
The song has started and Matt and Kim are counting the beats to keep time.
It's a fact printed stained
There is a certain truth that has been ingrained into their minds and won't leave.
Burned deep into my brain
The truth they cannot forget has been intensely permanently impressed into their minds.
It keeps turning in my mind
The truth is a constant thought that they can't shake off.
Like nuts and bolts so long
This truth has been around for so long, it's as if it's an integral part of their reality.
Hold that pose
They are holding a physical pose, maybe for a photo, indicating that they need to maintain the truth in the same way.
Get the feel
They need to embody the truth with their emotions.
Seal the deal
They need to secure the truth as final and perfect.
One twist
One small detail can change the outcome.
One tie
One connection can affect everything.
I'm closing up a bag of air and wire
Metaphorically, they are closing up something impossible to maintain, both things that fly and things that don't.
Yes! yes!
They are excited about the idea presented.
No no no no!
They question the validity of the idea because it's not what they expected.
I was just singing in the rain
They experienced a moment of joy during a regular occurrence.
On a partially cloudy afternoon
Nature's typical behavior often contrasts with people's emotions.
You've been called here today
They are talking to someone who has been brought into the conversation.
I just sigh and cry hooray
They are feeling both sadness and joy simultaneously.
My friends and family
They put emphasis on the importance of both their friends and family.
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Alasdair Ekpenyong
Only real Matt & Kim fans even know this song exists.
Juan SΓ‘nchez
Classic song. It's a shame it's not on any streaming service.
DXXP
Such a fucking good album
Alsoet
Saw them for the first time 2days ago. They are insanely amusing and full of energy! The crowd even got balloons from them ^^
JennarniaB
I met them when they played in Eugene a couple years back, they both are so nice! The crowd loved them and wanted them to play an encore even though they were opening for Against Me! HAha
Jesse Martin
I remember that tour! I saw them in Petaluma, it was like ...12 years ago now
Nica L
There is never a song by Matt and Kim that I do not like.β₯ :]
Roshan Patel
I love the second half of this song. it has so much emotion and hold so much meaning!
dr. wumbo
everysong they make, is amazing:)
Katie L
@NoreMarz The lyrics are what make the songs great! They have absolutely meaning and are open for interpretation.