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.
Never Looking Back
Matt Costa Lyrics
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All my friends are far behind
I'm stuck with you tonight
But I'd be better alone
So come on wheels take me far away
Where I don't have debts to pay
I can't count on yesterday to find the way home
I know it happens all the time
But they don't have my back
So I'm never looking back
Plumes of smoke rise high above
Burned bridges lost in luck
I guess it's all because
They're found on the fault
On sandy ground
Foundations can't be found
And all the stones of change were thrown in my face
I know it happens all the time
I heard them talk behind my back
So I'm never looking back
The song "Never Looking Back" by Matt Costa has an intense emotional quality to it, exploring the themes of loneliness, the need for escape, and the pain of betrayal. The opening lines describe a desolate landscape, with burnt trees and snow-covered mountain passes. The singer is stuck with someone they don't want to be with, wishing they were alone instead. The song's narrator wants to escape their debts and the mistakes of their past. They understand that they can't rely on their past to show them the way forward.
The chorus has a resounding quality to it, with the singer declaring that they will never look back. They have been betrayed by friends who were supposed to have their back, but now they have nothing left to lose. Moving on from the past is the only option for them. The second verse contrasts the destruction of the first, with plumes of smoke rising up and burned bridges representing broken connections. The singer is confused as to why this happened, but concludes that it's due to bad luck and feeling lost on a fault.
Overall, this song is a powerful representation of the pain of betrayal and the need for freedom. The singer wants to leave their past behind, despite experiencing significant loss and pain. The choice to never look back is a bold decision, but it is also necessary for moving forward. The music complements the lyrics with a bittersweet melody that channels the themes of the song effectively.
Line by Line Meaning
Burnt trees on a snowy pass
The singer observes the aftermath of destruction in the environment
All my friends are far behind
Despite others' companionship, the singer feels distance and solitude
I'm stuck with you tonight
The singer begrudgingly spends time with someone they'd prefer not to be around
But I'd be better alone
The artist recognizes that solitude may be preferable to unwanted company
So come on wheels take me far away
The artist longs for escape and opportunity for a new start
Where I don't have debts to pay
The singer longs for freedom from burdens and responsibilities
I can't count on yesterday to find the way home
The singer acknowledges that the past cannot be relied upon to guide the future
I know it happens all the time
The artist recognizes that their experiences are not unique and occur frequently
But they don't have my back
The artist feels unsupported by others in their life
So I'm never looking back
The artist chooses to move forward without dwelling on the past or seeking validation from others
Plumes of smoke rise high above
The singer observes the visual effects of destruction and turmoil
Burned bridges lost in luck
The artist recognizes that damage has been done that may be irreversible
I guess it's all because
The singer assumes there is a cause for the damage and loss
They're found on the fault
The singer implicates someone or something else for the damage and loss
On sandy ground
The singer recognizes instability in their situation
Foundations can't be found
The artist feels that there is a lack of stability or security in their life
And all the stones of change were thrown in my face
The artist feels confronted or challenged by the difficulties of instigating change
I heard them talk behind my back
The singer learned that others have discussed them negatively
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Strings of Joy
This song is nostalgic...... People who like it are having rare classic taste of music. 👍
ONR243
I've never heard that song before and wow that was amazing.
Kori O'Connor
How the hell is this live?! His voice is so perfect!
smidohu
Have heard him live in a variety of settings and his voice is angelic...really this beautiful. A great soul inside and out.
LaNisha Lodico
Not sure why you wouldn't like this.. it helps his career, and it spreads his music to more people. =] Share the love!
May Abeshyan
love it!
NoelleReviews
No matter how many other singers that won lots of Grammys they will never have as much talent as Matt Costa he is defiantly one of a kind
Strings of Joy
great music great song with a feel..... very few people can recognise it. only special one...
gary
Great Guitar sound. Matt Costa is great. :D
Jose Ruiz
Its sad how people would listen to other artist and leave Matt out of the list :( Your The Best Matt :)