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.
Silver Tiles
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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Brushed clean three metal tiles
And tiles like parking lots
Three miles it never stops boy
You'll be okay boy
Your silver tiles
And all our hopes
Through parking lots
It's where we've been
Shoes have grown mighty old
Pants faded knees with holes
Stitched up now silver thread
Fixed up now like I said boy
You'll be okay boy
Your silver thread boy
Your silver tiles
Your silver bones
And all our hopes
And all our friends
Through parking lots
I found this
B I got in school
Three teeth left his silver smile
Burnt skin for miles and miles
Of crossing parking lots
Three miles it never stops boy
You'll be okay boy
Your silver tiles
Your silver bones
With silver sides
And all our hopes
And all our friends
Through parking lots
I found this
B I got in school
And all our hopes
And all our friends
Through parking lots
I found this
B I got in school
It's the B I got in school
In "Silver Tiles" by Matt & Kim, the opening lines describe a person with only three teeth left who has brushed and cleaned three metal tiles. These tiles are referred to as "silver tiles," which could represent something valuable like money or success. The lyrics mention how these silver tiles are constant and never-ending, with the phrase "three miles it never stops boy." Despite this, the song reassures the listener that they will be okay, possibly suggesting that even if material possessions or success fade, it is still possible to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Three teeth left his silver smile
Despite losing three teeth, he still wears a silver smile.
Brushed clean three metal tiles
He scrubs the three metallic tiles until they are spotless.
And tiles like parking lots
The tiles resemble parking lots in appearance.
Three miles it never stops boy
The journey is long and endless, but he keeps going.
You'll be okay boy
Despite the hardships, he believes all will be well.
Your silver tiles
The shiny tiles represent his perseverance through life's struggles.
And all our hopes
And all our friends
Through parking lots
It's where we've been
We've been through the rough times together, relying on hope and friendship to keep us going.
Shoes have grown mighty old
His shoes are worn out from being on the move and enduring tough conditions.
Pants faded knees with holes
His pants are full of holes, worn out from kneeling and crawling.
Stitched up now silver thread
The tear in his clothes has been mended with silver thread.
Fixed up now like I said boy
He has patched up his clothes and is ready to move forward in life.
Your silver thread boy
The silver thread symbolizes his resilience in the face of adversity.
Your silver tiles
Your silver bones
The shiny tiles and his strong bones represent his strength and determination.
With silver sides
His clothes have been mended with a metallic silver, representing hope and strength.
Burnt skin for miles and miles
Of crossing parking lots
He has suffered sunburn from crossing endless parking lots.
And all our hopes
And all our friends
Through parking lots
I found this
B I got in school
Through adversity, we may find unexpected treasures like the letter B he found while crossing parking lots during his school days.
It's the B I got in school
The letter B represents the unexpected rewards we may find along life's journey.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tanner Sickler
I remember when my brother showed me this song when I was just a kid. Now I’m grown and I feel really sad because I miss those days
Belafonte Life
How’s that working out for you?
Mazzatti
Thank you Doors 2 for introducing me to Matt and Kim's Wonderful music. I now love Matt and Kim because i love all of there songs ;3
LalliPallero
***** hell yeah fluidanims*
And RIP ;n;
Afterscience
LalliPallero What happened to fluidanims?
k Maz
Mazzatti no pdt no babies no agents little nemo.on HBO.bloombergweinstein defeated never toughen.. ***..
Mackenzie Bell
Here here!
MarkBV
Oh my goodness YES
Tori Stockdale
at first i wasn't a huge fan of them. but after seeing them live and all the energy they have and what they give the crowd. it's trully amazing! now i'm totally in love with them. this is my favorite song :)
Chaos.A
A part of me likes the refined nature of this version
Another part of me hates how restricted it feels Matt is, because if you've heard the original, you'd see that he was much more energetic