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.
Tonight
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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This place apart
I’ll cut the finish line
When the race starts
How ’bout we go somewhere
That we don’t belong
We’ll make a scene
New York is loud
And we’re turning it up tonight
Tonight
I’m not so worried
About tomorrow’s pain
All that is left is one last sip
Of champagne
The cyclone is the time
That I should hold tight
Let’s go get dirty
‘Cause your dress is too white
New York is loud
And we’re turning it up tonight
Tonight
Don’t let the record
Ever stop playing
Tonight
The lyrics to Matt & Kim's song Tonight are an invitation to let loose and have fun in the moment. The first verse talks about tearing apart a place and cutting the finish line when the race starts, setting the tone for a wild and spontaneous adventure. The second verse encourages going somewhere where you don't belong and making a scene, ignoring the rules and expectations that society has for us. The chorus then declares that New York is loud and they're turning it up tonight, emphasizing the importance of fully living in the moment and taking advantage of the opportunities presented to us.
The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the present moment and dismisses the worries about tomorrow. Instead, there's an emphasis on enjoying the last sip of champagne and holding on to the exciting ride like a cyclone. The final line of the bridge insists on getting dirty and letting loose because the dress is too white, metaphorically representing the need to let go of inhibitions and fully embrace the moment. The closing line of the song, "Don't let the record ever stop playing," solidifies the idea of savoring and holding onto the present moment for as long as possible.
Overall, the lyrics of Tonight encourage letting go of societal expectations and fully immersing oneself in the present moment, even if it means getting a little wild and breaking the rules.
Line by Line Meaning
Together we will tear
This place apart
We'll cause a stir and make a mess together.
I’ll cut the finish line
When the race starts
I'll be ahead of everyone else before the start.
How ’bout we go somewhere
That we don’t belong
Let's go somewhere unconventional and unexpected.
We’ll make a scene
And play it out all wrong
We'll draw attention to ourselves and break the rules.
New York is loud
And we’re turning it up tonight
Tonight
We're going to make some noise and have a good time in NYC tonight.
I’m not so worried
About tomorrow’s pain
I'm not thinking about the possible consequences of our actions tomorrow.
All that is left is one last sip
Of champagne
We're almost out of time, so let's enjoy one more drink.
The cyclone is the time
That I should hold tight
Things might get crazy, but we need to stick together and stay strong.
Let’s go get dirty
‘Cause your dress is too white
Let's have some fun and get wild, despite the risk of ruining our clothes.
Don’t let the record
Ever stop playing
Tonight
Let's keep the party going all night long and not let anything bring it to a halt.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: BONNIE BAKER, TROY JOHNSON
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