Matt & Toby's 10-track self-titled debut album was released on November 19, 2012 through Tooth & Nail Records.
Their songs can be found on their MySpace-page and Facebook:
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www.myspace.com/waterandwell
Come Home
Matt & Toby Lyrics
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By all of this world's cares
Always searching for somewhere to hide
It's the worst way to live your life
Come home, come home
Come home to find a place to rest
And let it be just like
When you were young
You weary stranger, welcome in
Leave your burdens and begin
The new life that you've always waited for
The love you've always dreamed of is yours
But you're scared what tomorrow may bring
Will you hide from the lyrics or will you finally sing
A song that was made?
A song of joy, a song of peace
Come home, come home
Come home to find a place to rest
Restart the heart inside your chest
And let it be just like
When you were young
You weary stranger, welcome in
Leave your burdens and begin
The new life that you've always waited for
The love you've always dreamed of is yours
So what are you waiting for?
It was so easy to hear
But it got so hard to believe
And with you future so clear
God was easy to leave
You were fine on your own
But after all of these years
You can't remember the joy
That used to bring you to tears
A name that gave you your voice
It was the word become flesh
A King that became poor
It was Jesus who died
So what are you waiting for?
Come home to find a place to rest
Restart the heart inside your chest
And let it be just like
When you were young
You weary stranger, welcome in
Leave your burdens and begin
The new life that you've always waited for
The love you've always dreamed of is yours
In "Come Home" by Matt & Toby, the lyrics bring a message of hope and invitation to the weary and burdened. The song starts by acknowledging the weight and stress of this world, and how it can easily trap and ensnare individuals. The message of the song is clear: the only way to find true rest is to come home, or in other words, find a place of safety, peace, and love in the arms of Jesus Christ. The invitation is for anyone who is burdened and searching, to find rest and restart their heart just like when they were young. The song emphasizes transitioning into a new life that’s guided by love and grace, and encourages listeners to take that next step towards embracing the joy, peace, and love of Jesus.
Throughout the song, there is also a plea for individuals to shed their fear and doubts, and find hope in Jesus Christ. The song assures listeners that He is the only one who can bridge the gap between the life they have now and the one they have always wanted. Matt & Toby emphasize that it’s time to stop hiding and start living, that Jesus is the answer to their weary souls. The song's message is powerful and brings comfort and encouragement to those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
You let yourself get snared
You have allowed yourself to be trapped or caught in the temptation of worldly desires
By all of this world's cares
By the worries and concerns of the world
Always searching for somewhere to hide
Constantly seeking a place to escape from reality or to avoid facing one's problems
It's the worst way to live your life
Living in a constant state of escapism is not a healthy or fulfilling way of life
Come home, come home
Return to a place of safety and security
Come home to find a place to rest
Find a place to relax and be at peace
Restart the heart inside your chest
Revive the emotions and passions that have been suppressed
And let it be just like
Allow yourself to feel the way you did
When you were young
When you were innocent and unburdened by the complexities of the world
You weary stranger, welcome in
Even if you feel tired and lost, you are still welcome here
Leave your burdens and begin
Let go of your worries and start anew
The new life that you've always waited for
The opportunity to live a better life has always been there for you
The love you've always dreamed of is yours
The love that you have always longed for is available to you
But you're scared what tomorrow may bring
Fear of the unknown is holding you back
Will you hide from the lyrics or will you finally sing
Will you continue to hide from reality or will you face it head on?
A song that was made?
A song that was written just for you?
A song of joy, a song of peace
A song that brings happiness and contentment
It was so easy to hear
The message of hope was always clear
But it got so hard to believe
Through life's challenges, it became difficult to maintain faith
And with you future so clear
Despite the uncertainty of the future, the path ahead is obvious
God was easy to leave
It became easy to lose faith and walk away from one's beliefs
You were fine on your own
You thought you could handle everything alone
But after all of these years
After a long time of feeling lost
You can't remember the joy
You have lost sight of the happiness and fulfillment you once had
That used to bring you to tears
Something that once moved you deeply and emotionally
A name that gave you your voice
The realization of one's identity and purpose through faith
It was the word become flesh
The embodiment of God's love and sacrifice in human form
A King that became poor
A divine leader who chose to live a humble life
It was Jesus who died
The ultimate act of sacrifice and love
So what are you waiting for?
What is holding you back from accepting this love and forgiveness?
Contributed by Jason C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dabomb1237
What a great album this is. Hopeful and clear headed music that is a breath of fresh air!