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.
Savannah
Matt Costa Lyrics
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I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could make you mine
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could
Her eyes so hard and blue
And I never could break through
Down where the cicadas sing
But I knew you were the ghost
That sails out of the coast
Savannah
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could make you mine
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could
Her eyes so hard and blue
And I never could break through
You eased my mind for a while
Long enough to steal my heart
Until eastern seaboard storms
Held you as we fell apart
Savannah
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could make you mine
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could
Her eyes so hard and blue
And I never could break through
But I knew you were the ghost
That sails out of the coast
Savannah
I loved you like my own though I never
Never never could make you mine
I loved you like my own though i never
Never never could
Her eyes so hard and blue
But I never could break through
Savannah
In these lyrics, Matt Costa expresses his deep affection for someone named Savannah, whom he loved as if she were his own. However, despite his strong feelings, he acknowledges that he could never truly possess her or make her his own. This could imply that Savannah was unattainable or uninterested in a romantic relationship with him.
The repetition of the phrase "I loved you like my own though I never never could make you mine" emphasizes his longing for Savannah but also highlights his inability to fully connect with her. Despite his efforts, he couldn't break the emotional barrier or reach her on a deeper level. The mention of her "eyes so hard and blue" further reinforces the idea of her being unapproachable or guarded, making it challenging for him to break through her defenses.
The reference to flickering lights and the soundtrack of cicadas singing creates a visual and auditory atmosphere that sets the scene for the relationship. It suggests a ambiance of nostalgia and fleeting moments. The line "But I knew you were the ghost that sails out of the coast" paints a vivid image of Savannah as a mysterious figure, elusive and transient in his life. It hints at her being a free spirit, someone who cannot be tied down.
The next verse suggests that there were moments when Savannah brought him peace of mind and briefly captured his heart. However, as storms along the eastern seaboard often disrupt and damage coastal areas, the metaphor implies that external circumstances or personal issues caused their relationship to fall apart.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, unrequited love, and the frustration of being unable to fully connect with someone who remains emotionally distant. Savannah represents an unattainable love interest that Costa coud never completely understand or possess. The haunting imagery and melancholic tone evoke a bittersweet atmosphere, reflecting the complexities and challenges of unreciprocated love.
Line by Line Meaning
I loved you like my own though I never
I cared for you deeply, treating you as if you were my own, even though I knew it could never be
Never never could make you mine
No matter how hard I tried, I could never make you truly mine
Her eyes so hard and blue
Her eyes were cold and distant, unyielding and piercing
And I never could break through
Despite my best efforts, I could never penetrate the emotional barrier she had erected
The lights were flickering
The lights dimmed and fluctuated, signifying an uncertain and unstable atmosphere
Down where the cicadas sing
In the place where the cicadas chant their nocturnal melodies
But I knew you were the ghost
Deep inside, I understood that you were like a phantom, elusive and transient
That sails out of the coast
A spirit that departs from the shoreline, vanishing into the vast unknown
You eased my mind for a while
For a brief period of time, you brought peace and calmness to my troubled thoughts
Long enough to steal my heart
During that time, you managed to capture and possess my heart completely
Until eastern seaboard storms
However, the tumultuous storms that occur along the eastern seaboard
Held you as we fell apart
Caused us to drift apart, as they held onto you and took you away from me
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Matt (ASCAP) Costa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thespacenoodle9786
No lie, this is my favorite song right now, and it hurts my soul that it doesn't have more views
@Larissaeiche
Amazing!!!!!!!