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.
Where You
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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But they tie back together great
I feel I know
I know where you're coming from
Notebooks filled with lines
And the clocks filled with good times
I think I know
Oh I know, I know where you're coming from
I never have enough
And you always have too much
I might just know,
I know where you're coming from
Quarters full the wash
All the other coins are tossed
I said I know
I know where you're coming
Oh I know where you're coming from
I'm on my feet today
And I'm walking to the grave
I drew this map by hand
To show you how to become a man
I'm on my feet today
And I'm walking to the grave
I said I-I know where you're coming from
Where you're coming from
We the broke the walls out
In this old bedroom of your house
To make rooms for dreams
I know where you're coming from
We hear they come and go
But today its here to stay
I said I know
I know where you're coming from
Oh I know, I know where you're coming from
I'm on my feet today
And I'm walking to the grave
I drew this map by hand
Show you how to become a man
I'm on my feet today
And I walking to the grave
I said I-I know where you're coming from
Where you're coming from
The lyrics of the song βWhere Youβre Coming Fromβ by Matt & Kim speaks of the ups and downs of life but reiterates the idea that they know where the person they are addressing the song is coming from β they understand them. The song begins talking about shoe strings that tend to break but can be tied back together again. This can be interpreted as something that may go wrong and fall apart but can be fixed. The next lines talk about notebooks filled with lines and clocks filled with good times, which can be perceived as memories that one might have. Matt & Kim then sing that they never have enough, and the person they are addressing always has too much. This line could be a reference to being financially stable or oneβs life stage that might differ from person to person.
The next stanza of the song talks about quarters full for wash, and all the other coins being tossed. The money reference continues, and it can be interpreted as someone who is doing laundry and has enough quarters to do so, while other coins that are tossed aside might be insignificant. The next two stanzas talk about how they have broken the walls out to make room for their dreams, and how they have drawn out a map that shows how to become a man. The map and wall reference could be the metaphorical idea of breaking down barriers to achieve oneβs dreams, and the line βto show you how to become a manβ could be seen as undergoing significant emotional growth.
Overall, βWhere Youβre Coming Fromβ by Matt & Kim is a song that exudes positivity and optimism despite the trials and tribulations of life. The lyrics highlight that the two artists understand where the person they are addressing the song is coming from and want to show them how to become a better person. It encourages perseverance and hard work to achieve one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear that shoe strings tend to break
I know that things can fall apart, but can also be mended.
But they tie back together great
Broken things can be repaired to their original state.
I feel I know
I have an intuition or understanding about something.
I know where you're coming from
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
Notebooks filled with lines
A collection of ideas or thoughts written down on paper.
And the clocks filled with good times
Memories represented by the passage of time.
I think I know
I believe I have an understanding about something.
I know where you're coming from
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
Oh I know, I know where you're coming from
I am confident in my understanding of your perspective.
I never have enough
I am always wanting more.
And you always have too much
You have an abundance of what I desire.
I might just know,
There is a possibility that I understand something.
I know where you're coming from
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
Oh I know where you're coming from
I am confident in my understanding of your perspective.
Quarters full the wash
A washing machine filled with small change.
All the other coins are tossed
Less valuable coins being discarded.
I said I know
I am expressing my understanding.
I know where you're coming
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
Oh I know where you're coming from
I am confident in my understanding of your perspective.
I'm on my feet today
I am up and moving forward.
And I'm walking to the grave
I am living my life until I die.
I drew this map by hand
I created a guide or plan of action myself.
To show you how to become a man
To teach or guide someone on how to mature and grow.
We the broke the walls out
We removed barriers and limitations.
In this old bedroom of your house
A familiar and comfortable place to make changes.
To make rooms for dreams
To create space for aspirations and goals.
I know where you're coming from
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
We hear they come and go
People say that things are temporary or fleeting.
But today its here to stay
But in this moment it feels like it will last.
I said I know
I am expressing my understanding.
I know where you're coming from
I understand the perspective or situation that you are in.
Oh I know, I know where you're coming from
I am confident in my understanding of your perspective.
I'm on my feet today
I am up and moving forward.
And I'm walking to the grave
I am living my life until I die.
I drew this map by hand
I created a guide or plan of action myself.
Show you how to become a man
To teach or guide someone on how to mature and grow.
I said I-I know where you're coming from
I am confident in my understanding of your perspective.
Where you're coming from
Your perspective or situation.
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Ivan
I don't know how you manage to make songs that instantly spark joy, you guys are straight up magical! ππ»ππ»ππ»
Zavie M
Legends collaborating ... we love to see it.
Em Me
How are matt and Kim legends?
Rocko
I'm an old guy in flyover country, and I liked this. Simple, very hook-filled, and very relatable. Yes, this is what the obsession of young love feels like.
Wade Stoddard
The best artist of the decade. Lyrics that have meaning, beats that put a smile on your face. Happy music. 3 times in concert. Always brings me joy and your love story is ππ thanks Matt and Kim!
Brad Custer
Instant smile on my face. Head bouncing around. And me dancing?! What a great way to start my day. Thanks Matt & Kim!!!!! β€οΈ
Austin Boss
This is just complete perfection. So excited for new Matt and Kim music and canβt wait to jam out to this live with yβall eventually β€οΈ
Kristin Hamons
So stoked for a new song!! Anddd that two of my favorite artists collaborated ππ»
Incompetent Panda
Matt and Kim are just amazing. Every single song is an instant on my playlist.
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I love this π