Growing up in Perth-Andover, you learn a thing or two about the tough grind.
The family-oriented, blue-collar community is home to singer-songwriter and
guitarist Matt Andersen. While manual labour wasn't his calling, hard work is
something you pride yourself on growing up in a small-town. Having played over
200 shows in 2012, his work ethic has never been questioned.
Matt’s narrative-driven writing cuts through the soul, blending blues and folk,
encompassed in total honesty. He takes listeners on a ride with his diverse
musical styles, skilled guitar work and over-the-top showmanship. Matt's
intimate, high-energy performances have captivated audiences across the world,
from Canada, to the US, to Australia and the UK, from small clubs to festivals.
In 2011 Matt released Coal Mining Blues, produced by Colin Linden. The album
was recorded at the Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York and features
keyboardist Garth Hudson (The Band) and singer Amy Helm (Olabelle). The
songs delve into the lives of the working class and the bonds he shares with
mining communities, family and friends back home. The moving title track paints
a clear picture of the blood, sweat and tears of a backbreaking trade.
“I’m not trying to change anyone’s lives in a big way, but I love it when [listeners]
really get involved in the music,” says Matt, who won three 2012 Maple Blues
Awards and received a British Blues Award nomination, among many others.
“When people get involved, it really makes it a great night — for
everyone.” Through his exhilarating performances and connection to his
audience, Matt continues to work hard and tell the stories he was born to tell.
Home Sweet Home
Matt Andersen Lyrics
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You are my home sweet home
You're resting on my mind
When I'm far away alone
You are my home sweet home
A house is only brick and stones
Four walls and a refuge from the cold
Until it's filled with a love
From some someone else's soul
It's only brick and stones
You are my home
You are my home sweet home
You're resting on my mind
When I'm far away alone
You are my home sweet home
I'll follow where you lead
No matter how far it may seem
You're the only star I see
You come and you rescue me
I'll follow where you lead
You are my home
You are my home sweet home
You're resting on my mind
When I'm far away alone
You are my home sweet home
Harbour lights and endless nights
And a wind, that always blows
Turn me around, don't let me drown
Take me with you, when you go
You are my home
You are my home sweet home
You're resting on my mind
When I'm far away alone
You are my home sweet home
Matt Andersen's Home Sweet Home is a beautiful love ballad that speaks to the feeling of safety and comfort that comes with being in love. The song is an ode to the idea that home is not a physical space, but rather the feeling one gets from being with a person they love. The song begins with the singer expressing his love to his partner, saying "You are my home, You are my home sweet home, You're resting on my mind, When I'm far away alone." This beautiful line is an affirmation of the idea that love can offer solace and comfort to a person even when they are away from the physical space that they call home.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the concept of what makes a home. The singer notes that a house is just bricks and stones, and it is only when it's filled with love from someone else's soul that it becomes a home. This line is a beautiful reminder that it's the people we surround ourselves with that truly make a space into a home. The singer then goes back to affirming his love for his partner, stating that he'll follow where they lead, no matter how far away it may seem. The song's final verse speaks to the idea of finding comfort in the person you love, even amidst difficult times, saying that the partner is the singer's harbor light and the wind that always blows.
Overall, the song is a compelling tribute to love and the role it can play in making a person feel like they have found their true home.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my home
You are the place where I belong and feel safe
You are my home sweet home
You are not just my home, but my sweet home - a place of comfort and happiness
You're resting on my mind
Even when I am physically away, I constantly think of you and feel your presence in my heart and mind
When I'm far away alone
When I am physically far from you and isolated from others, you are still with me in my thoughts and emotions
A house is only brick and stones
A physical structure made of materials is not truly a home unless it is filled with love and care
Four walls and a refuge from the cold
A house can provide shelter from harsh weather, but it is not enough to make it feel like a real home
A body's only flesh and bones
A human body is just a physical vessel until it is filled with emotions, soul, and love
Until it's filled with a love
A person becomes a true home when they are filled with love and other emotional connections
From some someone else's soul
The love that fills a person and makes them a home comes from someone else's emotions and inner self
I'll follow where you lead
I will go wherever you go and follow your guidance
No matter how far it may seem
I will not be discouraged by distance or challenges, and will always stay connected to you
You're the only star I see
You are my guiding light, shining through all darkness and uncertainty
You come and you rescue me
You are my savior, who comes to my aid and support whenever I am in need
Harbour lights and endless nights
Various physical and emotional experiences can take place, but I will always find comfort and safety in you
And a wind, that always blows
No matter what happens, life goes on and changes keep happening. But I am not alone, and I have you as my home
Turn me around, don't let me drown
When I am lost or struggling, you are the one who can bring me back on track, save me from despair
Take me with you, when you go
I want to stay with you forever, and never leave your side or lose the feeling of being home
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Colin Kendall Linden, Matthew Frederick Andersen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flomargeth2916
@MattAndersen such an amazing Talent, your Voice is incredible 😮😊
@DaRettei
Great, this is real music! :D
@mandykeeganryan2890
You are a a amazing talent @Matt Andersen. Loved seeing you last night in Toronto.
@larrygoldin252
Wonderful song. Wonderful singer/songwriter!
@sylvielandry14
J'ai vu sur scène, il est tout simplement poustouflant. Une énergie débordante et une musique très entrainante. Je suis bien contente de l,avoir découvert. Wonderfull. xx Love it.
@IAmJocelyn
Matt, you are absolutely amazing. You are so incredibly gifted with talent and everything I strive to be some day. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. God Bless.
@kerryalanp
Thanks to the uploader! I can't get enough of Matt. I keep checking his site to find somewhere I can see him. I think my best chance is this summer's Kitchener Blues Fest. I don't know if he'll be there, but it's the biggest in North America, and not too far away. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@Why_Do_We_need_These_Handels
Only two singers give me the chills when I hear them sing.... Who have so much soul that bleeds into there Music. Warren Haynes and this man! Keep on keepin on brother!
@creecat24
Just saw him at Saskatoon Jazz Festival; still the most awesome!
@sectech30
That is a god given gift, I hope this mans dreams are realized.