After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album).
Mays followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show.
Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact.
2008 saw the return of El Torpedo and the Terminal Romance album. Produced in the UK with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Anvil) the album features the singles “Tall Trees”, “Building A Boat”, and the epic title track. Terminal Romance won the ECMA for Rock Album of the Year in 2008 and was nominated for a Juno in the same category.
Mays is back in solo mode now, working on material when not on the road with a new band performing material from all four albums.
It Don't Matter
Matt Mays Lyrics
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To say goodbye
To all the times we had before
Guess it don't matter
If you're ever in Eastern Passage
You'd better not come knockin' on my door
'cause it don't matter
It don't matter anymore
Time, lord give me some time
To rid my head of these things I can't ignore
Like your fists poundin' on my door
All I want some piece of mind to help me get through
Oh, it don't matter,
It don't matter anymore
The lyrics of Matt Mays & El Torpedo's song It Don't Matter seem to be about someone saying goodbye to a past relationship or friendship. They are reflecting on the times they had before and realizing that it doesn't matter anymore. The singer is telling the other person that if they ever feel the urge to come back into their life, they better not bother, because it doesn't matter. They are asking for time to process and get over the hurt that the other person caused them, for instance, with their fists pounding on the singer's door. All they want is peace of mind to help them move on.
The overall message of the song is that the singer has moved on and doesn't want the other person back in their life. They recognize that what they had before is in the past and doesn't matter anymore. It is a song about closure and accepting the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel
What emotions do you experience
To say goodbye
To bid farewell to someone or something
To all the times we had before
To all the moments we shared earlier
Guess it don't matter
I suppose it is not important
It don't matter anymore
It is not significant any longer
If you're ever in Eastern Passage
In case you happen to be in Eastern Passage
You'd better not come knockin' on my door
It is better if you do not visit me unexpectedly
'cause it don't matter
As it is insignificant
It don't matter anymore
It is not significant any longer
Time, lord give me some time
Oh Lord, can you provide me with some time
To rid my head of these things I can't ignore
To get rid of the things that I cannot disregard
Like your fists poundin' on my door
Such as the sound of your fists banging on my door
All I want some piece of mind to help me get through
All I want is some peace of mind to help me get past this
Oh, it don't matter,
Oh, it is not significant
It don't matter anymore
It is not significant any longer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN EDWARD GORRIE, DEREK MURPHY, HAMISH STUART, LORENZO DECHALUS, MALCOLM DUNCAN, OWEN ONNIE MCINTYRE, ROGER BALL, STEVE FERRONE
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Love this tune :)