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1. Matt Johnson (born 15 August 1961 in London, England) is the founder and only constant member of the multimedia band The The. He was also a member of The Gadgets and Marc And The Mambas. He released one album under his own name, Burning Blue Soul (1981) on 4AD.
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2) Matt Johnson's career started when he was 11 years old. His first love was musical theatre. Musical highlights were playing The Artful Dodger alongside Russ Abbot & Gary Wilmot in the London Palladium production of Oliver Twist. He performed a principal role in the West End production of Les Miserables and performed a national tour in the West End production of ‘The Famous Five’, other shows included Scrooge, Blood Brothers and Peter Pan. Matt also performed for Queen Elizabeth.
When Matt Johnson was 16 years old he auditioned for the TV talent show ‘Popstars The Rivals’ on ITV1. After 6 months on Saturday night television he won a place in Pete Waterman’s boyband One True Voice. At Just 17 years old Matt found himself on the same record label as Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake.
The group went onto achieve three top ten hits in the UK including a number 2 and also achieved two further top ten hits in Ireland. Matt received his first Gold disc for achieving over half a million UK single sales. After a short run of success and time together, the band disbanded due to a member leaving. Matt went onto sign to BMG/SONY records.
Over the past 10 years Matt has been lucky enough to have supported and performed alongside or with ‘The Who’ ‘Westlife’ ‘Lulu’ ‘Keane’ ‘Madness’ ‘Mcfly’ to name a few. Matt continues to release music and has performed more than 2500 shows since he was 16.
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3) Keyboardist, songwriter and producer Matthew Richard Johnson has worked with many artists, notably Jamiroquai, Nolwenn Leroy, Julian Perretta, Duffy, Newton Faulkner, Stacey Solomon, Laura Doggett and many others.
Sky Full of Stars
Matt Johnson Lyrics
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I'm gonna give you my heart
′Cause you′re a sky, 'cause you′re a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path
I don′t care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
′Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of starsI think I saw you
'Cause you′re a sky, ′cause you're a sky full of stars
I wanna die in your arms
′Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm gonna give you my heart
I don′t care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
′Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you
'Cause you′re a sky, you′re a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view
Matt Johnson's song "Sky Full of Stars" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of a person's love for their partner. The central theme of the song is the idea that the lover is so in love with their partner that they see them as a shining light in the sky. The lyrics "Cause you're a sky, cause you're a sky full of stars" emphasize the idea that the lover sees their partner as bigger than life, a shining light that guides them. The lover is willing to give their heart to their partner because they are so enamored of them.
The chorus of the song repeats the central theme that the lover is willing to do anything for their partner because they light up their life. This idea is emphasized in the lines "cause you light up the path" and "I'm gonna give you my heart." The lover is willing to risk everything for their partner, even if it means being torn apart.
The final verse of the song ties the whole message of the song together. The lover wants to die in their partner's arms, emphasizing the idea that they can't live without them. The idea that their partner gets lighter the darker it gets reflects the idea that their partner is their guiding light, even in the darkest of times. Overall, "Sky Full of Stars" is a powerful love song that celebrates the depth of love that two people can share.
Line by Line Meaning
′Cause you're a sky, ′cause you're a sky full of stars
I am infatuated with you, comparing you to the expansive, shining sky filled with twinkling stars.
I'm gonna give you my heart
I want to give you my love wholly and completely.
'Cause you light up the path
You guide me and illuminate my way through darkness and uncertainty.
I don′t care, go on and tear me apart
No matter how much you hurt me or pull me in different directions, I still desire you.
′Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars, I think I saw you
I see you as my guiding star or destiny, visible even in the vast, boundless sky.
I wanna die in your arms
I never want to leave your embrace, even if it means forever staying in your presence.
′Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
Your positive energy and optimism shine brightest in the midst of darkness and struggles.
You're such a heavenly view
You are a divine and ethereal presence in my life, one that I admire and treasure always.
Writer(s): Guy Berryman, William Champion, Chris Martin, Jonathan Buckland, Tim Bergling
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melanniealfonso251
Awesome voice Matt especially you sing Beautiful in White😊mwaaahhh godbles...
@mattjohnsonmusic
Thank-you Melannie :)
@glitterstarbeats
Love this song!! ...& you made me cry..again!
@mattjohnsonmusic
GlitterStar Beats Aww :)
@glitterstarbeats
Matt Johnson Why you do that?! Lol Your voice & the way the music sounds..Imma sappy one!! Lol!! :)
@jayaustin7893
Amazing cover. I like this song so much. And this cover is awesome! 👏🏻👍🏻
@mattjohnsonmusic
+Jay Austin Thanks Jay :)
@daveholmes2347
Once more Matt you have acoustic at its best such a good one well dun bud
@mattjohnsonmusic
Dave Holmes Cheers Dave :)
@teberesz
It's a wonderful meeting of a great voice and a great song... my sky will be full of stars for a while, for sure... Thanks, Matt.