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.
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Matt Dusk Lyrics
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This is the love I give to you alone
More than the simple words I try to say
I only live to love you more each day
More than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
My life will be in your keeping, waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I've never lived before
And my heart is very sure
No one else could love you more
More than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
My life will be in your keeping, waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping
Longer than always is a long, long time
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I've never lived before
And my heart is very sure
No one else could love you more
No one else could love you more
Love you more.
The lyrics of Matt Dusk's song "More" express the depth and intensity of love the singer has for his beloved. He tells her that his love is greater than any love the world has ever known and that he gives it to her alone. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the message of an all-consuming love that transcends all boundaries.
The singer expresses his desire to be with his beloved always, stating that his life will be in her keeping, waking, sleeping, laughing, and weeping. He emphasizes the everlasting nature of their love, saying that it will endure longer than always and far beyond forever. The lyrics convey a sense of commitment and devotion that is rare in this day and age.
The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "More than you'll ever know, my arms long to hold you so" and "No one else could love you more." These lines beautifully capture the essence of the song, highlighting the depth of the singer's love for his beloved.
Overall, "More" is a heartfelt love song that conveys the depth, intensity, and everlasting nature of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
More than the greatest love the world has known
The love that I give to you alone is greater than any other love ever known in the world.
This is the love I give to you alone
The love that I give is special and unique, and it's only meant for you.
More than the simple words I try to say
My love for you is so much more than I can express through simple words.
I only live to love you more each day
My reason for living is to love you more with each passing day.
More than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
I long to hold you in my arms more than you could ever imagine.
My life will be in your keeping, waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping
You have complete control over my life, and I will be yours in every moment, whether happy or sad.
Longer than always is a long, long time
Always is a long time, but the love I have for you will last even longer than that.
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
My love for you extends beyond the concept of forever, and you will always belong to me.
I know I've never lived before
My life didn't truly begin until I met you and fell in love with you.
And my heart is very sure
My heart is confident that no one else could love you more than I do.
No one else could love you more
There is no one else in the world who could possibly love you more than I do.
Writer(s): N. Newell, Ital Lyric: M. Ciorciolini;, Alex Alstone, R. Ortolani, N. Oliviero; Copyright: Princess Music Publishing Corp., S.I.A.E. Direzione Generale
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.