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.
Never Forget My Memories
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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But I always have to lean on my own shoulder
Cause I can't lean on anyone else
And it hurts so much to misunderstand
And I'm always misunderstood
But I'll never forget my memories
Even though I should
I have to learn that I can't have all that I once did
But I kept reaching for security that you couldn't afford to give
And it hurts so much to misunderstand and I'm always misunderstood
But I'll never forget my memories, even though I should
I have to stop feeling so sorry for myself
But I always have to lean on my own shoulder
Cause I can't lean on anyone else
And it hurts so much to misunderstand
And I'm always misunderstood
But I'll never forget my memories
Even though I should
The lyrics in Matt Nathanson's song "Never Forget My Memories" explore the struggle of letting go of past memories and finding solace in self-reliance. The opening lines illustrate the singer's self-pity, acknowledging a need to stop feeling sorry for himself. He recognizes the importance of leaning on oneself instead of placing that burden on others, finding it painful to be misunderstood by those around him. Despite this pain, he acknowledges that he will never forget his memories, even though it may be healthier for him to do so.
The second verse delves into the idea that one cannot always have everything they once did. The singer speaks of reaching for security from someone who could not provide it, further emphasizing the importance of self-reliance. The lines "And it hurts so much to misunderstand and I'm always misunderstood" show that the pain of feeling misunderstood is not uncommon to the singer, but he is still willing to hold on to his memories despite the negative emotions surrounding them.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of conflict between holding on to past memories and moving forward to find happiness and security within oneself. The singer acknowledges the importance of letting go and not feeling sorry for oneself, but ultimately concludes that he cannot forget his memories, even though doing so may be the healthier choice for his emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to stop feeling so sorry for myself
I need to stop feeling bad about my own situation.
But I always have to lean on my own shoulder
I have to depend on myself alone.
Cause I can't lean on anyone else
Because I cannot rely on anyone else.
And it hurts so much to misunderstand
Misunderstandings cause great pain.
And I'm always misunderstood
My intentions are never correctly appreciated.
But I'll never forget my memories
I will always cherish and remember my past experiences.
Even though I should
Even though it may not be healthy or productive for me to do so.
I have to learn that I can't have all that I once did
I must come to accept that certain things from my past are no longer possible or obtainable.
But I kept reaching for security that you couldn't afford to give
I wanted comfort and stability from someone who was unable to provide it.
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