From an early age, Matt Dusk wanted to become a performer. At the age of seven, he was accepted into the St. Michael's Choir School, where he remained for eleven years. Originally Dusk performed opera and classical music but after hearing a couple Tony Bennett and Sarah Vaughan records at the age of 17 he began to change his musical style and direction. In 1998 he won the top spot in the Canadian National Exhibition Rising Star Competition, beating out 654 contestants. However, Dusk was on a path to take over the family business, and in 1998 went to Toronto's York University to study economics. After spending a year in the economics department, Dusk could not forget his passion for music and in 1999 changed programs to study for a BFA in music, where his emphasis was squarely on jazz and popular music. He studied jazz theory with John Gittins, jazz vocal with Bob Fenton, and attended a masterclass with Oscar Peterson. Dusk was also awarded the university’s Oscar Peterson Scholarship and in 2002 graduated with an honors degree in music.
Before Dusk had secured a major record deal, he recorded four independent CDs (The Way It Is being the only one re-released thusfar) and many of his songs became popular on MP3 websites. In March 2003 he signed a major record deal with Decca Records. In 2004 Dusk was invited to the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas to perform as in-house entertainer throughout the filming of the hit reality TV show on FOX, "The Casino".
His debut album "Two Shots" was released on June 5, 2004. The album produced the hit single, "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad" which was written by Bono and The Edge from the Irish rock band U2. Dusk followed up his debut album with a holiday album entitled "Peace On Earth" which was released November 30, 2005.
In January 2006 Dusk travelled to Los Angeles to record his next album Back In Town at Capitol Records fabled Studio A. Here, Dusk recorded with a 58 piece orchestra. Back In Town features a mix of jazz standards and originals, and was released in June of 2006. As a promotion, Matt included personally signed liner notes with every pre-ordered copy of this album.
A Million Kisses Late
Matt Dusk Lyrics
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I'll never know what might have been
I'd give anything to hold her
And have her back again.
I never should'a let her go
So many things I should'a let her know
Should'a held her in my arms said baby no, please wait
I'd run out of time, 'bout a million kisses late.
No I'm no good without her
And I feel lost out on the streets
Ask all out friends about her
And the news is bittersweet.
I never should'a let her go
So many things I should'a let her know
Should'a held her in my arms said baby no, please wait
I woke up to find, she had changed her mind
I'd run out of time, 'bout a million kisses late.
I let her walk away, I lost it all that day
Don't make the same mistake
I never should'a let her go
So many things I should'a let her know
Should'a held her in my arms said baby no, please wait
I woke up to find, she had changed her mind
I'd run out of time, 'bout a million kisses too late.
The lyrics in Matt Dusk's song "A Million Kisses Late" are about regret and longing for a past love. The singer laments not realizing how much he loved her and not telling her how he felt while he had the chance. He wishes he could have her back again but knows that it's too late - he's "run out of time, 'bout a million kisses too late." He feels lost without her and asks their friends about her, but the news is bittersweet because it reminds him of what he's lost. The singer suggests to the listener to not make the same mistake he did by letting their love slip away.
The lyrics are full of emotion and vulnerability. The regretful tone of the song is enhanced by the use of slow tempo and melancholic melody. The singer's voice is smooth and soothing, but also carries a hint of pain and heartache. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has lost someone they love and wishes they could turn back time.
Overall, "A Million Kisses Late" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the bittersweet feeling of regret over a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't know how much I loved her
I was not fully aware of the depth of my love for her.
I'll never know what might have been
I am unsure of all the possibilities that could have arisen if I had acted differently.
I'd give anything to hold her
I would do anything to have her in my arms again.
And have her back again.
I wish for her to return to me and be together again.
I never should'a let her go
I regret the decision I made in letting her leave.
So many things I should'a let her know
I realize there were many things left unsaid that could have changed our relationship.
Should'a held her in my arms said baby no, please wait
I wish I had stopped her from leaving and held her tightly, begging her to stay.
I woke up to find, she had changed her mind
I had hoped for a chance to make things right, only to discover she had moved on.
I'd run out of time, 'bout a million kisses late.
I realized that I lost her forever and could never make up for the countless moments I took for granted.
No I'm no good without her
I recognize that my life is incomplete without her.
And I feel lost out on the streets
I feel alone and aimless wandering alone without her by my side.
Ask all out friends about her
I seek any news of her from mutual acquaintances.
And the news is bittersweet.
The updates I receive about her bring both joy and sadness to my heart.
I let her walk away, I lost it all that day
I acknowledge that it was my fault for letting her leave, which ultimately caused me to lose her.
Don't make the same mistake
I urge others to appreciate their loved ones and not take them for granted, lest they suffer the same fate as I did.
I'd run out of time, 'bout a million kisses too late.
I was too late to make things right between us and regret every missed opportunity to show her how much I cared.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM DOUGLAS, STANLEY LYNCH
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