Matt’s story is the pursuit of a dream at the expense of security and convention. After earning a degree at Columbia University, he embarked on a business career in his “real time” while doing what he loved in stolen moments—writing and performing music. All of Matt’s songs were about following your dream, instead of taking the path others expect of you. After way too long into what felt like someone else’s life, the irony struck him: he wasn’t practicing what he preached.
Without looking back, and with bills to pay, Matt leaped headlong into music. With zero help from the music industry establishment, Matt knew he had to build his dream from the ground up—or from just below it. He hauled his keyboard down into the NYC subway, where people took notice, if only in passing. He knew he needed to reach a broader audience, so he took to YouTube. Before he knew it, his fan base was growing itself; people like Ashton Kutcher and Bruno Mars were Tweeting about his videos and driving an online buzz. Even one of the original members of Maroon 5 reached out to show his support. Matt knows this is just the beginning, and can’t help but wonder how life would have been in a suit and on someone else’s time.
His recently released debut album, CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER, showcases his soulful, raspy vocals and signature blend of R&B Rock that's catchy enough to top pop radio charts.
Matt is currently in the studio writing and recording with platinum-selling producer Alex Da Kid (Eminem and Rihanna’s Love The Way You Lie, B.o.B.’s Airplanes). His vocals and production are also featured on Inspectah Deck's Manifesto Redux album, released Nov 23, 2010. Matt will be the featured artist on a single released on Ultra Records, produced by Justin Michael.
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Matt Beilis Lyrics
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This life don't last forever
(Hold my hand)
So tell me what we're waiting for
(Hold my hand)
We're better off being together
(Hold my hand)
(Hold my hand)
'Cause I've been there before
And you've been there before
But together we can be all right
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other 'til we see the sun light
So we can just, hold my hand
Baby, I promise that I do all I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing will come between us if you just
Hold, hold my, hold my, hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
The nights are getting darker
(Hold my hand)
And there's no peace inside
(Hold my hand)
So why make our lives harder
(Hold my hand)
By fighting love
(Tonight baby)
'Cause I've been there before
And you've been there before
But together we can be all right
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other 'til we see the sun light
So we can just, hold my hand
Baby, I promise that I do all I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing will come between us if you just
Hold, hold my, hold my, hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely
Take my hand, don't let go, baby hold me
Come to me and let me be your one and only
'Cause I can make it all right 'til the morning
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely
Take my hand, don't let go, baby hold me
Come to me and let me be your one and only
'Cause I can make it all right 'til the morning
Hold my hand
Baby, I promise that I do all I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing will come between us if you just
Hold, hold my, hold my, hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
Hold my hand
(Yeah, yeah)
All I can
(Yeah, yeah)
Hold my hand
Hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just
Hold, hold my, hold my, hold my hand
Hold my hand
Hold my hand
The lyrics of "Hold My Hand" by Akon ft. MJ and Matt Beilis, center around the idea of companionship and the importance of holding onto each other through dark times. The song begins with an acknowledgment that life is unpredictable and that it won't last forever. Hence, the chorus emphasizes the urgency of holding hands and being together. The singer reassures their partner that they are both better off together than miserable alone. They also acknowledge that they have both been through tough times before, but with each other, they can make it through the tough times.
The second verse delves into the idea of fighting love and how it creates hardships. The singer then emphasizes that he can see that his partner is tired of being alone, and they should take a chance on him, come closer to him, and let him be their one and only, assuring them that they can make it all right until the morning. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need to hold onto and trust each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold My Hand" by Akon ft. MJ and Matt Beilis, showcase the power of relationships and companionship, the importance of holding onto each other through tough times, and the reassurance that if they stick together, things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Akon and MJ, oh yeah
Refers to the song's collaborators, Akon and Michael Jackson.
This life don't last forever
Life is short and temporary.
Hold my hand
Asking the listener to take their hand.
So tell me what we're waiting for
Questioning why they are hesitating to join hands.
We're better off being together
The artist believes it is better to be together than alone.
Being miserable alone
Being alone can lead to misery and unhappiness.
'Cause I've been there before
The singer has experienced loneliness before.
And you've been there before
The listener has also experienced loneliness before.
But together we can be all right
Being together can make things better.
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
Referring to difficult times in life.
We hold each other 'til we see the sun light
They comfort each other until things get better.
The nights are getting darker
The difficult situations are getting worse.
And there's no peace inside
The listener is struggling internally.
So why make our lives harder
They choose not to make things more difficult by fighting love.
By fighting love
Referring to resisting their attraction towards each other.
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely
The artist can sense the listener's loneliness.
Take my hand, don't let go, baby hold me
Asking the listener to hold their hand and not let go.
Come to me and let me be your one and only
Asking the listener to give them a chance to be their partner.
'Cause I can make it all right 'til the morning
The singer is confident they can make things better for the listener.
Hold my hand
Once again, asking the listener to hold their hand.
All I can
Promising to do all they can for the listener.
Nothing can come between us if you just
They can overcome anything as long as they are together.
Hold my hand
Reiterating the request to hold their hand.
Contributed by Charlotte P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.