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.
Its Alright
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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괜한 곳에 기대어 봐도
집에 돌아오는 길에 남아있는 건
외로움뿐이지만
가까워 보였던 꿈도
멀어져 갔던 사랑도
흘러가는 시간 속엔
나보다 더 힘든 사람이 많을 거라며
자신을 위로해야 하는
이 세상에서 난 그래도
누군가 갑작스레
당신의 안부를 물어왔을 때
망설임 없이 너는 행복하다
말할 수 있게 내가 노래해 줄게
괜찮을 거야
괜찮을 거야
괜찮을 거야 oh
Mmm
솔직해지고 싶은데
불안해야만 한다면
내가 걸어가고 있는
이 길이 정말 옳은 길인 걸까?
사랑을 주지 못하는 마음들과
끝이 없는 기대들이 나를
짓누르는 이 세상에서
누군가 갑작스레
당신의 안부를 물어왔을 때
망설임 없이 너는 행복하다
말할 수 있게 내가 노래해 줄게
괜찮을 거야, 괜찮을 거야
괜찮을 거야, 괜찮을 거야
괜찮을 거야, 괜찮을 거야
괜찮을 거야, 괜찮을 거야 oh-oh
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-uh
괜찮을 거야 whoa-uh, whoa-whoa-uh
괜찮을 거야 hah-ah, hah-hah, hah-heyah
The lyrics in Matt & Kim’s song “It’s Alright” are reflective of a sense of uncertainty and hopefulness about where life is headed. The opening lines of the song suggest that there is a feeling of going nowhere fast, and perhaps not even having control over where life is going. The metaphor of never touching the gas implies that things are moving on their own, externally propelled, meaning that it is a form of surrender to the unpredictability of life. Despite that, the chorus is upbeat and affirming, suggesting that everything is okay and that the listener should continue believing.
The second verse describes the urban setting in which the singer finds themselves, with tall buildings being used to connect “the whole block.” The lyrics imply that keys to one of the buildings were thrown down, and the singer was able to find their way up. This could represent a symbol of making progress in life, or achieving success, despite feeling directionless. The final lines of the song suggest a desire to remember the right way to live or achieve success, and the belief that someone will teach them how to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we’re going nowhere fast
Perhaps we are not making much progress in life.
Oh
And maybe we never even touched the gas
Perhaps we have not put in the effort needed to achieve our goals.
Oh
Alright, it’s alright, it’s alright
Everything is going to be ok.
You’ll see
You will understand soon.
Oh
Alright, it’s alright, it’s alright
Everything is going to be ok.
Believe
Have faith.
Oh
These building tops
The rooftops of the buildings.
They connect the whole block
They serve to unify the neighborhood.
Oh
You threw the keys down
You gave up control.
And I found my way up
But I found my own path to move forward.
Oh
One day I’ll remember
Someday I will recollect.
How the words go
The lyrics of a song.
If one day you’ll teach me
If you will show me.
All the right notes
How to play the music correctly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sang Woo Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sixgunstrawberry
When my kids ask me one day what sex is, I'm showing them this video.
@macchi004
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@maritaka1118
sixgunstrawberry And when they get scared to do it and you want them to, show them again!
@fxmes9001
sixgunstrawberry it's not really sex though is it because they have thinks on
@kkp101Michaela
bubble monster It's a joke because of how weird and mildly sexual it is
@fxmes9001
Michaela Pettersen ah
@Philliesphan1994714
That's not a Buick?!?
@djarcsine
I've never gotten a boner looking at a Buick.
@vortex_sonic1262
😂😂
@adambordoley5361
mike_otis Thats what I told him