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.
As Time Goes By
Matt Dusk Lyrics
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A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Woman needs man and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
But the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Woman needs man and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
But the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
The song "As Time Goes By" by Matt Dusk is a reverential representation of love in its most simplistic form. The bridge between the past and the present is bridged by the assurance that the fundamental things of life still apply no matter the length of time that might have gone by. This sentiment is shown in the lyrics "you must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh, the fundamental things apply, as time goes by." The belief that love stands the test of time is echoed in the line "moonlight and love songs, never out of date," making it clear that love is eternal.
The feelings of love and the relationships that it creates between people are explored in this song. The lyrics "woman needs man and man must have his mate, that no one can deny" reflect the mutual need for love and companionship in human relationships. The emotions that come with love, such as passion, jealousy, and hate, are also depicted in the lyrics "hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate." However, at the heart of it all, the world and its people will always treasure the love between two people, as evidenced by the lyrics "but the world will always welcome lovers as time goes by."
Line by Line Meaning
You must remember this
Don't forget what's really important
A kiss is still a kiss
The essence of romance never changes
A sigh is just a sigh
Expressions of love and longing stay the same
The fundamental things apply
The basics of love remain constant
As time goes by
Love endures through the ages
And when two lovers woo
When two people fall in love
They still say I love you
They express their affection for each other
On that you can rely
You can count on this always being true
No matter what the future brings
Even if things change, love remains the same
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date
The traditional symbols of love remain timeless
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Strong emotions are part of any relationship
Woman needs man and man must have his mate
Men and women are destined to be together
That no one can deny
It's an undeniable truth
It's still the same old story
Love's challenges and triumphs remain familiar
A fight for love and glory
Love is a battle worth fighting for
A case of do or die
Success or failure hinges on the outcome of this love story
But the world will always welcome lovers
Love will always be celebrated
As time goes by
Love endures through the ages
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld
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