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.
Fly Me to the Moon
Matt Dusk Lyrics
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And let me play among the stars
Let me see what Spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand!
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true!
In other words, I love you!
In Matt Dusk's version of "Fly Me to the Moon," the lyrics express the desire for a romantic adventure that takes the singer beyond the boundaries of Earth. He asks to be taken on a journey to the stars, where he can experience the magic of different worlds, specifically mentioning Jupiter and Mars. He then turns his attention to the object of his affection, asking her to hold his hand, kiss him, and fill his heart with song. He expresses his devotion, declaring her the only one he longs for and the one he worships and adores. Finally, he implores her to be true, to reciprocate his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon
Take me on an adventure and show me something extraordinary
And let me play among the stars
Give me the freedom to explore and enjoy myself in new and exciting places
Let me see what Spring is like
Allow me to experience the beauty and wonder of each season in different locations
On Jupiter and Mars
Specifically, I want to explore the outer reaches of the universe
In other words, hold my hand!
I want your love and support as we journey through life together
In other words, darling, kiss me
I desire your affection and intimacy in our relationship
Fill my heart with song
Bring joy and happiness to my life through the power of music
And let me sing forevermore
I want to express my love and gratitude through music until the end of time
You are all I long for
You are my everything and the only one that truly satisfies me
All I worship and adore
I idolize and cherish your existence
In other words, please be true!
I need honesty and loyalty in this relationship
In other words, I love you!
My feelings for you are deep and passionate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard
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