Matt Doyle is a musical actor / singer trained at the London Academy of Mus… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Doyle is a musical actor / singer trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

His New York City credits include "Lunch" at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, "The Butcherhouse Chronicles" at the Summer Play Festival and "Spring Awakening" on Broadway (as understudy of the male lead "Melchior" as well as cover of all supporting male parts). He now plays Hanschen in addition to being an understudy for Melchior.

His recording credits include the lead role of "Peter" in the 2007 2-disc studio cast recording of "bare" by Damon Intrabartolo & Jon Hartmere.

Walls
Matt Doyle Lyrics

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Oooh, oooh
Move on, 'cause it feels wrong and it's too soon

You could picture all this and more,
Ain't that sweet, been here before
Love should never feel like a chore,
Ain't no feat, but you're keeping score

You tell all your friends I'm losing, so why are you coming back each night?
You're so afraid of being used, but baby I ain't putting up a fight
To these walls you wanna climb, somehow you're wasting your time
Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind

Tell me all you need is a smile
Ain't that sweet, it's just not my style
I shouldn't have to prove this worthwhile
Quite a feat, keeping each kiss on fire

I think that you expect too much, and I see the desperate corners of your eyes
Oh, but if I haven't made myself clear, baby I could never sympathize
To these walls you wanna climb, somehow you're wasting your time
Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind

I won't lose my way, selfishly pleading my case
I know that you want me to stay, I just can't keep up with your pace
To these walls you wanna climb, somehow you're wasting your time
Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind
To these walls that you wanna climb, somehow you're wasting your time
Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind
To these walls that you wanna climb, somehow for you're wasting my time
Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind

Move on, cause it feels wrong and it's too soon

Move on, cause it feels wrong and it's too soon
Move on, cause it feels wrong and it's too soon (fades)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Doyle's song "Walls" speak to the complexity of romantic relationships and the challenges that can arise when two people have different expectations and desires. The singer of the song is clearly frustrated with their partner's behavior, suggesting that the relationship feels like a chore and that the partner is keeping score. Despite this, the partner continues to come back each night, even though they tell their friends that the singer is losing. The singer questions why the partner is so afraid of being used when they are the one who keeps coming back, and asserts that they are not putting up a fight to keep them.

Throughout the song, the singer seems to be telling the partner that they are expecting too much and that they cannot keep up with their pace. The partner wants the singer to prove that the relationship is worthwhile, but the singer feels that they shouldn't have to keep each kiss on fire or constantly provide the partner with a smile. The singer seems to be saying that they are not willing to compromise their own desires and needs for the sake of the relationship, and that their partner is wasting their time trying to climb the walls that the singer has put up.

Overall, the lyrics to "Walls" explore the difficult emotions and experiences that can come with romantic relationships, particularly when two people have different expectations and desires. The song communicates a sense of frustration and exhaustion, as the singer struggles with trying to make things work with a partner who seems determined to climb the walls they have put up. Through its thoughtful lyrics and beautiful melody, the song captures the sadness and confusion that can arise when two people are unable to connect on a deep level.

Line by Line Meaning

You could picture all this and more,
You have high expectations for this relationship and are constantly imagining a fairytale ending.

Ain't that sweet, been here before
This isn't the first time you've fallen for the fantasy of a perfect relationship.

Love should never feel like a chore,
True love should never feel like a burden.

Ain't no feat, but you're keeping score
It's not difficult to keep track of what you give and receive in a relationship, but you're tallying up points like it's a competition.

You tell all your friends I'm losing, so why are you coming back each night?
You badmouth me to others, yet continue to seek my company.

You're so afraid of being used, but baby I ain't putting up a fight
You worry about being taken advantage of, but I'm not the one manipulating you.

To these walls you wanna climb, somehow you're wasting your time
You're trying to break down my emotional barriers, but it's an exercise in futility.

Stop these calls, change your mind, when the storms leave it behind
You need to move on and let go of this failed relationship when the emotions have subsided.

Tell me all you need is a smile
You say that you only need my affection, but it's not that simple.

Ain't that sweet, it's just not my style
While your romantic gestures may be charming, they don't align with what I want.

I shouldn't have to prove this worthwhile
I should not have to constantly prove that our relationship has value.

Quite a feat, keeping each kiss on fire
It's difficult to sustain the passion we once had.

I think that you expect too much, and I see the desperate corners of your eyes
You have high expectations for what I can give and I can see that you are desperate for it.

Oh, but if I haven't made myself clear, baby I could never sympathize
If I haven't explained this already, I cannot understand your unrealistic demands.

I won't lose my way, selfishly pleading my case
I won't lose sight of my own needs and desires just to appease you.

I know that you want me to stay, I just can't keep up with your pace
I understand that you want to keep our relationship going, but I cannot keep up with your intense emotional demands.

To these walls that you wanna climb, somehow for you're wasting my time
You're obsessed with breaking down my emotional barriers, but in doing so, you're wasting my time and yours.

Move on, cause it feels wrong and it's too soon
It's time for both of us to move on, as our relationship feels forced and it's too soon for us to be in this deep.

Move on, cause it feels wrong and it's too soon (fades)
The relationship is not salvageable and it's best for us to move on.

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