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.
We'll Recover
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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It claimed clarity, but came in screaming
And I was soaked clean through
How could we ever let it get this far?
To leave us nothing dear but sickness
Me with mine and you with yours
And when we can see things clearer
Maybe kiss each other sweetly without trying to bite down
Maybe then all this will be better & maybe then we ll recover
It s funny because I promised myself that
I'd never let this happen again
I'd been warned and I'd been told,
But it s these moments of clarity that cripple me most
CHORUS
You said I was tiresome,
With heels dug deep, reciting my lines
All tarred in make-up and glazed in light
CHORUS
The song "We'll Recover" by Matt Nathanson reflects the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song starts with the singer receiving a letter from his former lover that claimed clarity but ended up screaming. The letter left the singer feeling soaked and wondering how they could have let their relationship come to this point. They are now left with nothing but sickness, with each person dealing with their pain individually.
The chorus talks about the hope of recovering from this heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that they need to see things clearly, maybe with a new perspective, and learn to show affection towards each other without biting down. They hope that one day, everything will be better if they recover from this heartbreak.
In the second verse, the singer confesses that they promised themselves that they would never let this happen again. They had been warned and told about the pain of heartbreak, but it's the moments of clarity that cripple them the most. The last line of the verse is, "it's these moments of clarity that cripple me most," which highlights the struggle of heartbreak and how it affects a person mentally and emotionally.
Overall, "We'll Recover" is a song that touches upon the emotions that come after a failed relationship, such as grief, regret, and hope for the future. The lyrics evoke feelings of sadness, but also of light at the end of the tunnel. The song is a reminder that healing takes time and acceptance, but there is always hope for recovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your letter this morning, got your letter alright
I received your letter this morning and read it closely.
It claimed clarity, but came in screaming
Your letter claimed to have offered clarity, but it was aggressive and violent.
And I was soaked clean through
I was emotionally overwhelmed and flooded by your letter.
How could we ever let it get this far?
We are at a point in our relationship where it has become unhealthy and destructive, and we are questioning how we let it reach such a state.
To leave us nothing dear but sickness
Our relationship has deteriorated to the point where it is only causing emotional pain and illness for both of us.
Me with mine and you with yours
We are both dealing with our own individual emotional struggles and are unable to support each other in a healthy way.
And when we can see things clearer
When we are able to perceive our problems more objectively and honestly.
Than we think we see them now
When we are no longer being clouded by our emotions and are able to see things with more clarity.
Maybe kiss each other sweetly without trying to bite down
Perhaps we will be able to show kindness and affection towards each other without being defensive or hurtful.
Maybe then all this will be better & maybe then we ll recover
If we are able to approach our relationship with more clarity and kindness, there is a chance that we can heal and rebuild.
It s funny because I promised myself that
It is ironic because I had made a promise to myself.
I'd never let this happen again
I would never let myself get caught up in a destructive relationship again.
I'd been warned and I'd been told,
I had been given warnings and advice from others.
But it s these moments of clarity that cripple me most
Ironically, it is during the moments when I am able to see things more clearly that I feel the most emotionally overwhelmed and defeated.
You said I was tiresome,
You accused me of being repetitive and dull.
With heels dug deep, reciting my lines
I was obstinate and unwilling to change, repeating the same behaviors and patterns.
All tarred in make-up and glazed in light
I was trying to present a false, polished image of myself to the world.
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