Matt Corby has certainly carved a unique path for someone that started his career aged 16 on a reality TV talent show in 2007. In 2009, he independently released his debut EP 'Song For...' before relocating to London and signing with renowned UK indie label Communion after capturing the attention of the label's owner; Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons fame.
Matt Corby’s songs and vocals elicit a sensation that is nothing short of captivating. Having previously been compared to legendary artists such as Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, Matt’s songs continue to deliver a uniqueness and maturity well beyond his years while his live performances have become renowned for bringing large audiences to a complete stand still.
After recording with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve) and releasing his hauntingly beautiful EP 'Transition To Colour' in late 2010, Matt has been busy engaging audiences with his live shows. Matt spent the earlier part of 2011 playing sold out shows in London and showcasing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in February before coming back to Australia to play a string of intimate “Secret Garden” shows in fans’ backyards. He soon after joined UK band Elbow as the main support on their national tour of sold out Splendour sideshows in July.
On 1 October 2015, Matt released his first song in two years, 'Monday' from his debut album, 'Telluric'. The song was described as containing "lush, transcendent harmonies, wailing falsetto, folky boom-claps and heartbreaking lyrics", and later voted 53 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2015. 'Telluric' was eventually released on 11 March 2016.
On 7 September 2018, Matt announced his 2nd studio album 'Rainbow Valley', released 2 November 2018.
Personally, Matt enjoys surfing and reading, and became a father with his first child in early 2018.
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Elements
Matt Corby Lyrics
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You'll find it's only just a tear away
And when there's nothing left for you to say, the silence
It takes over your mind
It hits you when it's right
Just give it one more try
All the things I do have an element of you
And all the things I say are just echoes anyway
Someone said it all just yesterday
We keep changing all the time, don't hide it
If you're fantasies are overdue, the silence
Takes over your mind
It hits you when it's right
Just give it one more try
All the things I do have an element of you
Rearranged to feel like something new
And all the things I say are just echoes anyway
Someone said it all just yesterday
I remember the fighter in me
I won't forget it easily
You uncovered the lover in me
You hold it in your memory
I remember the fighter in me
I won't forget it easily
Oh you uncovered the lover in me
You hold it in your memory
The lyrics of Matt Corby's song "Elements" are reflective and convey the idea of how time and change have a way of reshaping our memories in different ways. The opening lines, "if you sing that song for yesterday, you'll find it's only just a tear away," shows that one's past is never far away and can be easily accessed through music. Furthermore, the lyrics hint that the past is not always pleasant as "the silence takes over your mind" when one is unable to express themselves concerning their past experiences. The line, "all the things I say are just echoes anyway, someone said it all just yesterday," highlights the idea that what one says can seem outdated or redundant, and often, someone has already expressed it just as well or even better.
The chorus of the song includes the lyrics "All the things I do have an element of you, rearranged to feel like something new," which suggests that one's past experiences and memories always have a part to play in shaping their current actions and the way they view the world. The line "We keep changing all the time, don't hide it" emphasizes the importance of acceptance and openness to change.
Throughout the song, Corby intersperses his lyrics with flashes of memory in lines such as "I remember the fighter in me" and "you uncovered the lover in me, you hold it in your memory." The repeated use of "remember" and "memory" highlights the theme of nostalgia and the idea that the past will always be a part of who we are. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to embrace our past, accept change, and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you sing that song for yesterday
If you reminisce about the past
You'll find it's only just a tear away
Those memories are just a cry or a moment away.
And when there's nothing left for you to say, the silence
When all is said and done, the silence speaks the loudest.
It takes over your mind
That silence can be overwhelming and all-encompassing.
It hits you when it's right
Silence can come at the most unexpected moments and deliver a powerful punch.
Just give it one more try
Don't give up just yet; perseverance can pay off.
All the things I do have an element of you
Everything I do is influenced by you.
Rearranged to feel like something new
I reinvent myself and my life to cope and move on.
And all the things I say are just echoes anyway
Words can be empty and meaningless.
Someone said it all just yesterday
Everything's been said and done before, and nothing's new under the sun.
We keep changing all the time, don't hide it
Don't try to conceal or resist change, as it's an inevitable force that we all experience.
If you're fantasies are overdue, the silence
If your dreams or desires have been long-delayed, the silence and emptiness can be deafening.
Takes over your mind
Your thoughts can be hijacked by that void, and it can become all-consuming.
It hits you when it's right
Just like before, that silence can ambush you suddenly but with a purpose.
Just give it one more try
Endeavor a bit more, and push through the rough patches.
I remember the fighter in me
I recall the tenacity, strength, and resilience that define me.
I won't forget it easily
I'll hold on to that core of my being forever.
You uncovered the lover in me
You brought out my softer, passionate side that I didn't know existed.
You hold it in your memory
You're a permanent part of me now, and I'll never forget you.
Oh you uncovered the lover in me
You found the hidden layers in me, my vulnerabilities and my need for love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANN HUME, MATT CORBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Well if you sing that song for yesterday
You'll find it’s only just a tear away
And when there's nothing left for you to say, the silence
It takes over your mind
It hits you when it's right
Just give it one more try
[Chorus]
All the things I do have an element of you
Rearranged to feel like something new
And all the things I say are just echoes anyway
Someone said it all just yesterday
[Verse 2]
We keep changing all the time, don’t hide it
If you're fantasies are overdue, the silence
Takes over your mind
It hits you when it's right
Just give it one more try
[Chorus]
All the things I do have an element of you
Rearranged to feel like something new
And all the things I say are just echoes anyway
Someone said it all just yesterday
[Outro]
I remember the fighter in me
I won't forget it easily
You uncovered the lover in me
You hold it in your memory
I remember the fighter in me
I won't forget it easily
Oh you uncovered the lover in me
You hold it in your memory
@macyliketheparade
I can't believe this song does not have more recognition. He is so amazing!!!
@marzia8327
this made me feel so so empty and full. its new and hypnotic. thank you.
@jamesgreen6508
There's nothing more exciting then waking up to a whole new Matt Corby album
@joncrisostomo9595
What a day to be alive
@CCTVDrainCamera
It hits you when it's right
@BusterLublin
Thank you, Matt.
@dancohen9295
So happy it's here
@proctologistbarbie
This is pure bliss
@residents1802
This is so beutiful .
@jamesmills7255
3:00 onwards is so tight