I've always been a choir-geek. At one point I was in 12 different choirs at once. There's something amazing about making music with your voices together before it becomes your job or a career. After college, I did get a job singing full-time with the classical men's acapella group, Chanticleer (chanticleer.org). We recorded 2 Grammy® Award-winning albums in the 5 years I toured with those amazing guys.
I left the group to see if I could take the melodies in my head and turn them into songs. Life threw me some curve-balls and it took me 3.5 years to finish the record completely. I hope when people listen to these songs they feel closer to themselves.
If you'd like to let me know how they make you feel, that'd be swell.
matt@mattalber.com
warmly,
Matt
my album streams from www.mattalber.com
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Rescue
Matt Alber Lyrics
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we should try again
wouldn't it be easier to straighten out
the Tower of Pisa?
So reflecting on this query I would have to say
any other day I would look the other way
Say, did you hear about the voyage of 1912?
they were on an unsinkable vessel
that promise is in two giant pieces
on the ocean floor
I couldn't see you anymore
I was swimming for the shore
Now I'll fly for a rescue
use the wind, the sand, the stars to find me
Fly for a rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing too
And how does a boy consider a new trajectory?
wish I could ask those pilots from the past
about their first expedition
'cause those men flew right into the night
and some were never found
there's silence here around
it's just the sky or the ground
given these men made vessels
might very well lead us
to disastrous collisions
with an iceberg or island
I think I'll hitch a ride to Venus
on some shooting star
do I want to go to Mars,
write my name out in the stars?
Gonna fly for a rescue
use the wind, the sand, the stars
to find me,
fly for a rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing right now
I'll fly
use the wind, the sand, the stars to find you
Fly for a rescue,
rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing tooBoy give me one good reason
we should try again
wouldn't it be easier to straighten out
the Tower of Pisa?
So reflecting on this query I would have to say
any other day I would look the other way
Say, did you hear about the voyage of 1912?
they told those people
they were on an unsinkable vessel
that promise is in two giant pieces
on the ocean floor
I couldn't see you anymore
I was swimming for the shore
Now I'll fly for a rescue
use the wind, the sand, the stars to find me
Fly for a rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing too
And how does a boy consider a new trajectory?
wish I could ask those pilots from the past
about their first expedition
'cause those men flew right into the night
and some were never found
there's silence here around
it's just the sky or the ground
given these men made vessels
might very well lead us
to disastrous collisions
with an iceberg or island
I think I'll hitch a ride to Venus
on some shooting star
do I want to go to Mars,
write my name out in the stars?
Gonna fly for a rescue
use the wind, the sand, the stars
to find me,
fly for a rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing right now
I'll fly
use the wind, the sand, the stars to find you
Fly for a rescue,
rescue
maybe you could use some rescuing too
The song "Rescue" by Matt Alber is a poetic exploration of the uncertainty and difficulty of trying again in a failing relationship. The opening verse poses a rhetorical question to the lover, asking for a reason to try again when it would be easier to fix the Tower of Pisa. The following verse references the sinking of the Titanic, conveying a sense of loss and finality. The chorus, "Now I'll fly for a rescue, use the wind, the sand, the stars to find me" suggests a willingness to take action to save the relationship, while also acknowledging the potential danger and uncertainty of the journey.
The second verse reflects on the risks of exploring the unknown, drawing comparisons between pilots in the past who flew right into the night and were never found, and the potential for disastrous collisions with icebergs or islands. The imagery of hitching a ride on a shooting star to Venus or even Mars highlights the desire for adventure, but also a sense of escapism. The chorus repeats, with the added line "maybe you could use some rescuing too", suggesting the possibility of mutual rescue and healing in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rescue" showcase Alber's masterful use of metaphor and imagery to convey complex emotions and experiences. The song touches on themes of love, loss, risk-taking, and escapism in a way that is both universal and personal.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy give me one good reason
Asking for a reason to try again in a relationship.
we should try again
Asking if it's worth putting in the effort to mend the relationship.
wouldn't it be easier to straighten out the Tower of Pisa?
Suggesting that fixing the relationship might be as difficult as straightening an already leaning tower.
So reflecting on this query I would have to say any other day I would look the other way
Reflecting on the question, the answer is usually no, but today might be different.
Say, did you hear about the voyage of 1912?
Asking if you have heard about a well-known disaster in which an unsinkable ship sank.
they told those people they were on an unsinkable vessel, that promise is in two giant pieces on the ocean floor
The promise of an unsinkable vessel was broken when it sunk into two pieces in the ocean.
I couldn't see you anymore I was swimming for the shore
The relationship had reached an unrepairable point and had to be abandoned.
Now I'll fly for a rescue use the wind, the sand, the stars to find me
The artist is using the imagery of flying to signify moving on with their life and finding happiness.
Fly for a rescue maybe you could use some rescuing too
Encouraging the listener to also move on and find happiness.
And how does a boy consider a new trajectory?
Asking how a person can change the direction of their life.
wish I could ask those pilots from the past about their first expedition
Wishing for the wisdom of experienced individuals.
those men flew right into the night and some were never found there's silence here around it's just the sky or the ground
Reflecting on the dangers of taking risks and not knowing the outcome.
given these men made vessels might very well lead us to disastrous collisions with an iceberg or island
Comparing relationships to ships that can lead to disaster if not navigated carefully.
I think I'll hitch a ride to Venus on some shooting star do I want to go to Mars, write my name out in the stars?
Contemplating a new direction in life, full of curiosity and wonder.
Gonna fly for a rescue use the wind, the sand, the stars to find me
Reiteration of the singer's desire to move on and find happiness.
maybe you could use some rescuing right now
Suggesting that the listener might also need to move on from a difficult situation.
I'll fly use the wind, the sand, the stars to find you
Imagining finding the listener and helping them move on with their life.
Fly for a rescue, rescue maybe you could use some rescuing too
Encouraging both the singer and the listener to move on and find happiness in their lives.
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nilo de Castro
on House On Fire
Please , can you send me your lyric this song? It´s a amazing. If possible, send my email hodie_miki@hotmail.com. Thaks
Adgita Diarie
on End of the World
When my husband died a few months ago after 24 years together, I knew it was the end of our world. Handsome says it all for me. Thank you for the beauty of your talent.