The Faster Songfacts says that his seventh studio album, Modern Love debuted on #17 on the Billboard 200 for the week of July 9, 2011, making it Nathanson's most successful album to date.
The members of his band have changed over the past years. Among others, he has been accompanied by Aben Eubanks on guitar, keys and vocals, but later replaced by Aaron Tap. John Thomasson has been his bassist since 2004. Jason McKenzie was on drums until Fall 2006; Nick Amoroso on two tours from Fall 2007 through Winter 2008. His current drummer is Konrad Meissner. Before 2005, Nathanson was often accompanied by cellist Matt Fish.
Continue Dreaming
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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I shouldn't need to always offer you my thoughts, but I do
And I've opened myself up to the wrong and felt that pain
And I've opened myself all up to you and felt the same
Please don't explain, just let me continue dreaming
You understand what hurts me but I was the one who made that known
And now it seems my time is over and I need some time alone
And I've opened myself all up to you and felt the same
Please don't explain, just let me continue dreaming
Why must I be affected
By the words of those who know not what they've said?
You're no longer someone I'll remember, but someone I'll regret.
In "Continue Dreaming," Matt Nathanson delves into the complexities of relationships and the heartbreak that can occur when one opens themselves up to someone else. The song paints a picture of a person who has given everything they have to a relationship, only to feel the pain of rejection and disappointment. The singer recognizes that they shouldn't have to wish they were someone they're not or constantly offer their thoughts to their significant other, but out of love, they do. They've opened themselves up to the wrong person and felt the pain that comes with it.
The emotions in the song are heightened by the plea for the partner not to explain their behavior and to let the singer "continue dreaming." The singer wants to avoid any further pain or explanation and is asking for the sole space to heal and continue dreaming. The line "You're no longer someone I'll remember, but someone I'll regret" showcases the weight of the relationship's end and the regret felt by the person who gave it their all.
Overall, "Continue Dreaming" is a complex and emotional song that delves into the heartbreak of unrequited love and the struggle of moving on while still holding on to memories of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I shouldn't need to wish that I am all I am not
I should accept who I am instead of pretending to be someone I'm not
I shouldn't need to always offer you my thoughts, but I do
I feel the need to express myself to you, even when it's not necessary
And I've opened myself up to the wrong and felt that pain
I've been vulnerable to the wrong people and suffered because of it
And I've opened myself all up to you and felt the same
I've been open with you and experienced the same pain as with others
Please don't explain, just let me continue dreaming
I don't want to hear explanations, I just want to keep dreaming
You understand what hurts me but I was the one who made that known
You know my weaknesses, but I was the one who revealed them to you
And now it seems my time is over and I need some time alone
My time with you is up, and I need to be alone for a while
Why must I be affected
Why am I impacted by the words of people who don't know what they're saying?
By the words of those who know not what they've said?
People say hurtful things without realizing the impact of their words
You're no longer someone I'll remember, but someone I'll regret.
You'll be a regret, not a fond memory
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