Cab was raised in San Francisco by a musical family and has cited his father as his inspiration. He began posting videos on YouTube in July 2009 while on a student exchange in Japan, most of which were covers but some of which were original songs. His first EP Heartbeats was released independently in January 2010 on iTunes only in Japan and the US, but it is no longer available.
September 2010 saw the release of his first album The One having been signed to STAR BASE MUSIC which was well received and boosted his popularity around the country. This was followed up less than a year later with the cover album Flashback in June 2011.
2012 was a big year for Cab as he was featured on m-flo's album Square One in March and subsequently went on tour with them. This was followed by his second studio album Love Stories. In 2013 he switched to Warner Music Japan and released his 3rd album ONGAKU. Shunkashuutou came next in 2015 with many collaborations along the way.
Searching For You
Matt Cab Lyrics
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Oh, yeah
Mmhm.
I was out, just a quiet night
On the town, the stars were shining bright
And then I saw you standing there
Something in the air, and I(Girl you know I been searchin' for you)
Oh, yeah
I see the light in you
Something incredible
I never felt this way
I thought it was impossible
Feel something that you makin' me
Your light is truly beautiful
And I just want you to know (know) girl
I've been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I've been searching for you)
I feel brand new
You turned my life around
'Cause of you
I don't have a doubt
Girl you've changed me for the best
Can't wait for the rest with you
(Girl you know I've been searching for you)
Oh-oh, yeah
See the light in you when it's dark outside
And I can hear your voice when I close my eyes
Stayin' right here cause you set me free
When I'm surrounded by your energy
Feel somethin' that you makin' me
Your heart is truly beautiful (you're beautiful)
And I just want you to know (know)
I've been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I've been searching for you)
See I been searching for you
I knew you were there all along
And now that I've found you
All I see, is you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you
Don't you know I been searching for ya, yeah baby
I've been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I've been searching for you)
Searchin' for you, yeah
The lyrics to Matt Cab's song "Searching For You" are about finally finding the person that the singer has been searching for. The song starts off with the singer recalling the night he met the person and how something in the air drew him to her. The singer then goes on to express how she has changed his life for the better and how he feels a strong connection towards her.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his gratitude for finally finding someone who he feels completes him. He sings about how she brings light into his life and how he never thought he would find someone like her.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "I've been searching for you" to emphasize the importance of his finding the person he has been searching for. The song ends with the singer expressing complete devotion to this person and how he cannot imagine life without her.
Overall, the lyrics to Matt Cab's "Searching For You" convey a sense of gratitude and relief in finding the person that the singer has been searching for.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Oh, yeah
Repeating the same level of enthusiasm.
Mmhm.
Agreeing in affirmation.
I was out, just a quiet night
Narrating the setting that Matt Cab found himself in.
On the town, the stars were shining bright
Describing the town scenery that Matt Cab encountered.
And then I saw you standing there
Spotting a female figure that caught Matt Cab's attention.
Something in the air, and I
Expressing a feeling or presence that Matt Cab noticed.
(Girl you know I been searchin' for you)
Announcing the central theme of the song - the search for a specific person.
I see the light in you
Perceiving the goodness or positivity of the person being searched.
Something incredible
Marveling at the amazing qualities or attributes that the person possesses.
I never felt this way
Expressing how the search for the person brought a brand new feeling to Matt Cab's emotions.
I thought it was impossible
Believing that finding such a person was impossible before.
Feel something that you makin' me
Acknowledging the changes in feelings that the presence of the searched person augmented.
Your light is truly beautiful
Admiring the holistically positive effect that the searched person exhibits.
And I just want you to know (know) girl
Addressing the searched person and expressing his sentiments.
I've been searching for you
Repeating the chorus to emphasize deeply the purpose of the song.
(I've been searching for you)
Reiterating the same message throughout the song.
That someone who could come to my rescue
Declaring the significance of the person Matt Cab has been searching for.
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
Expressing the significant role that the searched person will play in Matt Cab's life.
I feel brand new
Expressing how the presence of the searched person changed Matt Cab's life entirely.
You turned my life around
Affirming that the searched person was the catalyst for the positive changes in Matt Cab's life.
'Cause of you
Attributing the positive changes to the searched person.
I don't have a doubt
Asserting the confidence that Matt Cab now has.
Girl you've changed me for the best
Affirming how the searched person has a positive impact on Matt Cab.
Can't wait for the rest with you
Expressing the excitement for what lies ahead with the searched person.
See the light in you when it's dark outside
Appreciating the positive aura that emanates from the searched person, especially in trying times.
And I can hear your voice when I close my eyes
Recalling the voice of the searched person.
Stayin' right here cause you set me free
Declaring the freedom that Matt Cab experienced with the presence of the searched person.
When I'm surrounded by your energy
Acknowledging the positive energy that the searched person brings.
Feel somethin' that you makin' me
Continually expressing the positive feeling that the presence of the searched person ignites.
Your heart is truly beautiful (you're beautiful)
Expressing how the goodness and kindness that the searched person exudes are truly mesmerizing.
And I just want you to know (know)
Addressing the searched person once again and expressing positive sentiments.
See I been searching for you
Reiterating the main theme of the song.
I knew you were there all along
Expressing a prior knowledge of the existence of the searched person.
And now that I've found you
Acknowledging the successful search for the person.
All I see, is you
Declaring the central focus of Matt Cab's life, which is the searched person.
All I see is you, you, you
Repeating the same message.
All I see is you, you, you
Repeating the same message.
All I see is you, you, you
Repeating the same message.
Don't you know I been searching for ya, yeah baby
Closing with a statement that reinforces the central message of the song.
Contributed by Samuel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aktanadylbekov278
oh, yeah
oh, yeah
mmhm.
I was out, just a quiet night
On the town, the stars were shining bright
and then I saw you standing there
Something in the air, and I
(Girl you know I been searchin′ for you)
Oh, yeah
I see the light in you
Something incredible
I never felt this way
I thought it was impossible
Feel something that you makin' me
Your light is truly beautiful
And I just want you to know (know) girl
I′ve been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
I feel brand new
You turned my life around
′Cause of you
I don't have a doubt
Girl you′ve changed me for the best
Can't wait for the rest with you
(Girl you know I′ve been searching for you)
oh-oh, yeah
See the light in you when it's dark outside
and I can hear your voice when I close my eyes
Stayin′ right here cause you set me free
When I'm surrounded by your energy
Feel somethin' that you makin′ me
Your heart is truly beautiful (you′re beautiful)
And I just want you to know (know)
I've been searching for you
(I′ve been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
See I been searching for you
I knew you were there all along
and now that I've found you
All I see, is you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you
Don′t you know I been searching for ya, yeah baby
I've been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can′t picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
Searchin' for you, yeah
@averagencdenjoyer2224
romantic ahh song
@yimnast6952
Really love your songs 💕
@user-mt6zr5mh9f
matt cab
nujabes
big love
@BenInGame
Great video bro
@ladygrey4113
Gorgeous song! I found you purely by accident but keep it up!
@ワタボコリ-s7l
Nujabesしみました。
ありがとう。
@mattcab
「Video World Premiere」Matt Cab - Searching For You (Nujabes Tribute) http://youtu.be/OD8CYWN9iT4
RIP #Nujabes 🙏
「我々公認で、Nujabes「Luv（Sic.）Pt2」のトラックにMatt Cabの優しいメロディーが加わる事で、新たなサウンドが流れ出ました。丁度、5周忌を機に、Nujabesの意思と音楽が、さらに受け継がれていく事を嬉しく思っています。そして、これからもNujabesの音楽が皆さんの心の琴線を揺らし、いつまでも生き続けますように」
-Hydeout Productions
" 'Searching For You' was granted special use of the new Nujabes instrumental 「Luv（Sic.）Pt2」In commemoration of his 5th death anniversary, we are happy to see Nujabes's intention and music live on through this collaboration. We hope that his music will continue to inspire others."
-Hydeout Productions
@yuichiitaba8005
「。また、7＋7(^o^)😰😱😫😞😫😞😔😞😰😱😔😰😰😔😰😢💿📼💿📀🎷🎷🚕🎷🎺😘😌v(^_😂^)v(^o^)(^o^)
@aktanadylbekov278
oh, yeah
oh, yeah
mmhm.
I was out, just a quiet night
On the town, the stars were shining bright
and then I saw you standing there
Something in the air, and I
(Girl you know I been searchin′ for you)
Oh, yeah
I see the light in you
Something incredible
I never felt this way
I thought it was impossible
Feel something that you makin' me
Your light is truly beautiful
And I just want you to know (know) girl
I′ve been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
I feel brand new
You turned my life around
′Cause of you
I don't have a doubt
Girl you′ve changed me for the best
Can't wait for the rest with you
(Girl you know I′ve been searching for you)
oh-oh, yeah
See the light in you when it's dark outside
and I can hear your voice when I close my eyes
Stayin′ right here cause you set me free
When I'm surrounded by your energy
Feel somethin' that you makin′ me
Your heart is truly beautiful (you′re beautiful)
And I just want you to know (know)
I've been searching for you
(I′ve been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can't picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
See I been searching for you
I knew you were there all along
and now that I've found you
All I see, is you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you, you, you
All I see is you
Don′t you know I been searching for ya, yeah baby
I've been searching for you
(I've been searching for you)
That someone who could come to my rescue
Oh I can′t picture my life without you, you
(I′ve been searching for you)
Searchin' for you, yeah
@kahokaho_
んで、歌えるんかい！
天才みつけた。