Matt Costa (born Matthew Albert Costa June 16, 1982) is an American singer-… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Costa (born Matthew Albert Costa June 16, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Huntington Beach, California. He has a growing number of independent releases: a self-titled five-song EP in 2003, a six song EP titled The Elasmosaurus EP in 2005, a full-length CD entitled Songs We Sing in 2006, a digipak full length album Unfamilar Faces in 2007, and the albums Mobile Chateau (in 2010) and Matt Costa (in 2013).

In early 2003, Costa's homemade demo reached No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, who offered to record more demos for Costa in his home studio. Those first recordings led to two EPs that Costa and Dumont distributed themselves. These were later combined and mixed by Phil Ek in order to form Costa's first full-length CD entitled Songs We Sing.

Costa spent the summer of 2005 opening on Jack Johnson's summer tour. He has since toured with Modest Mouse, Oasis, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Death Cab for Cutie. Costa joined Jack Johnson for his 2006 European tour. He has also contributed to the Jack Johnson and Friends Curious George soundtrack; his track is entitled "Lullaby". This song was taken from his The Elasmosaurus EP. Costa has also toured extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and South America.

The video for Costa's first single "Cold December" was released February 2, 2006. On July 31, 2007, he released a song titled "If You Took To Me" as part of the environmentally minded polar bear documentary Arctic Tale and its soundtrack.

On October 7, 2007, Costa released the first single, "Mr. Pitiful," from his record Unfamiliar Faces. The song "Mr. Pitiful" was used during a scene with Paul Rudd in the movie I Love You, Man, the redband trailer for the film Youth in Revolt starring Michael Cera, and the movie Marmaduke. The song is featured during the opening credits of The Answer Man (film). Apple also used an instrumental cut of this song for the worldwide iPhone 3GS ads.

Mobile Chateau, Costa's next album, was released on September 21, 2010, via Brushfire Records. His 2013 self-titled album was recorded at Pheasant Studios in Santa Ana, CA, as Costa's first solo production.

Lullaby
Matt Costa Lyrics

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When you're so lonely lying in bed
Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head
Everyone's sleeping all through the house
You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself
And if you are waiting, waiting for me
Know I'll be home soon darling I guarantee

I'll be home Sunday just in one week
Dry up your tears if you start to weep
And sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Lullaby, I'm not nearby
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Don't you cry, no don't you cry
Sing this lullaby to yourself
'Cause when I arrive dear it won't be that long
No it won't seem like anytime that I've been gone
It ain't the first time it won't be the last
Won't you remember these words to help the time pass?
So when you're so lonely lying in bed
Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head
Everyone's sleeping all through the house
You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself

Sing this lullaby, sing this lullaby
Sing this lullaby to yourself

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lullaby" by Matt Costa, the lyrics describe a moment of loneliness and insomnia, where the singer invites the listener to sing themselves a lullaby to try and soothe them to sleep. The singer acknowledges that sometimes when we feel lonely, even being surrounded by people sleeping in a house can feel isolating, and we need to find a way to comfort ourselves. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and compassion as the singer offers reassurance that they will return soon and urges the listener to remember the words of the song to help the time pass until their return.

At its core, "Lullaby" is a song about loneliness and the need for comfort in difficult times. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia, as if the singer is reaching out to a loved one or friend who is far away. The song’s gentle melody and soothing lyrics create a sense of calm and serenity, making it the perfect song to listen to when you need to unwind and relax.

Overall, “Lullaby” is a touching and heartfelt song that offers comfort and reassurance to those who are feeling lonely or struggling to sleep. It’s a reminder that we can find comfort in ourselves, and that we have the power to soothe our own anxieties and fears.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're so lonely lying in bed
When you feel isolated and alone while lying down on the bed

Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head
Although the night is peaceful, you still can't find sleep

Everyone's sleeping all through the house
Everyone else in the house is already sleeping

You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow
You wish to sleep peacefully, but somehow you can't

Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this soothing song to yourself

And if you are waiting, waiting for me
If you're waiting for me to come back

Know I'll be home soon darling I guarantee
I promise that I will be home soon

I'll be home Sunday just in one week
I'll be back next Sunday, it's just a week away

Dry up your tears if you start to weep
Stop crying and wipe away your tears

Lullaby, I'm not nearby
Sing this lullaby, as I'm not there with you

Don't you cry, no don't you cry
Don't cry, it'll be okay