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.
Princess
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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You make the party
With your hands
In your pockets
And your innocent eyes
And all those things
Running around in your head
You've been everybody's darling now
Everybody's win
Bold for the boys who
Keep you guessing
And all those things
Running around
And "all my pauses they're all stops anyway"
You would say,
And 'all pauses they're all stops anyway
And I could really use a win'
Oh princess
You act like the answer
With your hands
All over me
Promising to be here
When the world comes down
With all those things
Running around
And "all my pauses they're all stops anyway"
You would say
And "oh, I could really use the win
I could really use the win"
I don't mind, baby
Just spill your secrets on me
I don't mind, baby
Just spill your secrets on me
I don't mind, baby
Oh princess.
You're ready for greatness
All edited and weightless
Never more alive
And oh dear
How they'll whisper your name
In time
The lyrics to Matt Nathanson's song "Princess" are a story about a girl who is the life of the party, with her innocent eyes and things running around in her head. She makes the party and is everybody's darling. She keeps the boys guessing with her bold attitude, promising to be there when the world comes down. The chorus repeats key phrases like "all my pauses they're all stops anyway", which suggests that the character is looking for a win or a way to feel good about herself.
The song paints a picture of a confident, free-spirited girl who may not know what she wants, but is willing to enjoy the ride. The singer is drawn to her, not just for her looks, but also for the secrets she's keeping. He wants to be a part of her world and is intrigued by her. The ending suggests that the girl is poised for greatness and will make a name for herself. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they suggest a coming-of-age story about a girl who is finding herself and figuring out what she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh princess
Addressing someone who is special and admired
You make the party
You bring joy and happiness to people around you
With your hands
With the gestures and signals indicating your openness and readiness
In your pockets
While being casual and relaxed
And your innocent eyes
And with the pure and genuine expression in your eyes
And all those things
And the thoughts and ideas
Running around in your head
That are constantly occupying your mind
You've been everybody's darling now
You've won the hearts of everyone and are a beloved figure now
Everybody's win
Everyone considers themselves lucky to have you around
Bold for the boys who
Confident among the guys who
Keep you guessing
Make you curious and unsure
And all those things
And all the thoughts and ideas
Running around
Rampant and out of control
And "all my pauses they're all stops anyway"
And "I realize that my contemplation is just delaying the inevitable"
You would say,
You would express this sentiment
And 'all pauses they're all stops anyway
And "All of my breaks in contemplation are not getting me closer to the desired outcome"
And I could really use a win'
And I really need a positive outcome
You act like the answer
You offer a solution to the problem
With your hands
With the actions and signals indicating your sincerity
All over me
Completely and thoroughly
Promising to be here
Offering the commitment to be available
When the world comes down
When the situation becomes tough and challenging
And all those things
And all the thoughts and ideas
Running around
Rampant and out of control
And "oh, I could really use the win
And "I really need a positive outcome
I don't mind, baby
I don't care or judge, darling
Just spill your secrets on me
Just open up and share your confidential information with me
You're ready for greatness
You are prepared to achieve something great
All edited and weightless
After removing the unimportant and formulating a plan of action that is not heavy
Never more alive
More animated and energetic than ever
And oh dear
And oh my goodness
How they'll whisper your name
How they will speak of you with awe and admiration
In time
Eventually
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