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.
External Links
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http://twitter.com/mattcorby
Runaway
Matt Corby Lyrics
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But she howls at the moon.
She runs like the sun in the winter,
She's not coming home soon.
She follows the rain,
She runs like the water.
She revels in all his pain,
She hits like her father
She speaks like she wants,
Words dripping with disdain
She tells you she loves another,
But she keeps you in awe, keeps you insane.
'Cause she don't give a shit about you,
She will let you run away,
So just run away, run away
No she don't give a shit about you,
She will let you run away,
So just run away
No she don't give a fucking shit about you,
She will let you run away,
So just run away.
No, she don't give a shit about you,
She will let you run away,
So just run away
The lyrics to Matt Corby's song Runaway describe a complicated relationship with a woman who is wild and unpredictable. The use of natural imagery, such as rain, moon, and sun, adds to the mysterious and changing nature of the woman. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it describes her shifting personality. She speaks like the rain, which can be gentle or intense, and yet, she howls at the moon, indicating a deeper and more primal aspect to her personality. She runs like the sun in the winter, which is not natural and a metaphor for how she is always on the move and not likely to stay in one place for long. The woman is not coming home anytime soon, which shows she is not committed to anyone or anything.
The second verse describes the way the woman uses words to hurt those around her. She speaks with disdain and tells the other person about how much she loves someone else. However, despite this knowledge, the person is still in awe of her and is driven insane by her behavior. The chorus confirms her heartlessness and detachment from the other person. She does not give a shit about them and will let them run away. The message is clear, that the other person cannot change her behavior, nor can they expect anything from the relationship, so they should move on and run away.
Line by Line Meaning
She speaks like the rain,
She talks in a way that's gentle and soothing
But she howls at the moon.
But deep down, she has a dark and wild side
She runs like the sun in the winter,
She moves in a way that seems impossible, defying expectations
She's not coming home soon.
She's not interested in being tied down or staying in one place for long
She follows the rain,
She's drawn to the unpredictable and chaotic
She runs like the water.
She's fluid and adaptable, never staying in one place too long
She revels in all his pain,
She takes pleasure in others' suffering
She hits like her father
Her violent tendencies are inherited from her family
'Cause she don't give a shit about you,
She doesn't care about your feelings or well-being
She will let you run away,
She won't try to stop you from leaving or give chase
So just run away, run away
The only way to escape her is to leave and never look back
No she don't give a shit about you,
She's not interested in forming a meaningful connection with you
So just run away
Don't waste your time trying to win her over or change her mind
No she don't give a fucking shit about you,
She's even less concerned about you than you previously thought
So just run away,
The best thing you can do is leave and never look back
No, she don't give a shit about you,
Don't fool yourself into thinking that she'll change or suddenly care about you
She will let you run away,
She won't chase after you and try to make you stay
So just run away.
The only way to escape her is to run away and never return
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Apple9288
She speaks like the rain,
But she howls at the moon.
She runs like the sun in the winter,
She's not coming home soon.
She follows the rain,
She runs like the water.
She revels in all his pain,
Cause she hits like her father.
And when she speaks like she wants,
Words dripping with disdain
She tells you she loves another,
But she keeps you in awe, keeps you insane.
@raspberry481
She speaks like the rain
But she howls at the moon
She runs like the sun in the winter
She's not coming home soon
She follows the rain
And she runs like the water
She revels in all his pain
But she hits like her father
And she speaks like she wants
Words dripping with disdain
She tells you she loves another
But she keeps you in awe, keeps you insane
Cause she don't give a shit about you
And she will let you run away
So just run away, run away
No she don't give a shit about you
She will let you run away
So just run away
No she don't give a fucking shit about you
She will let you run away
So just run away
No, she don't give a shit about you
She will let you run away
So just run away
No, she don't give a shit about you
She will let you run away
So just run
@jackiebo12
This is the reason why I'm the person I am today... I have drive and a heart that yearns for anyone in need... I was once a party animal and was burnt out on drugs but once I heard this mans music that all changed. I'm clean and I'm about finish college and go out into the real world with real expectations for success. I don't care if anyone reads this, but it would mean a lot if you got this far.. Peace
@julianorgoulart
Congrats man...keep it up.
@mariahMgreer
Good job Jack!!! i don't know you, but I truly wish you the best in life!!!
@heimarnation5965
How did it work out for you, brother?
@yalluru
You must be fucking stupid if a musician's singing changed your life.
@Jo-fi9fm
shut the fuck up man
@popcornbutter100
Its beautiful because he has the presence of God in his voice. Even though this song is not about God, he got his platform from gospel music.
@NicoAcrasia
He isn't christian or catholic. Just because someone has a soulful voice doesn't mean they get it from gospel.
@BlessingAMusic
Nicholas Douglas he did grow up in the church though, so you can definitely see where those roots come from:)
@stachiano
I get exactly what you mean.