Matt Pond PA has performed with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Nickel Creek, Youth Group, Mae, Keane, Guster, Dios Malos, Neko Case, Straylight Run, and Liz Phair.
The band's music has been included in the soundtrack for the FOX television program The O.C., specifically cover versions of Oasis' "Champagne Supernova" and Neutral Milk Hotel's "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea."
As of late 2007, the lineup consists of Matt Pond on vocals and guitar, Dan Crowell on drums, Steve Jewett on guitar, Matthew Daniel Siskin on bass, and Chris Hansen on keyboards, guitar, and vocals.
Albums
* Deer Apartments (1998)
* Measure (2000)
* The Green Fury (2002)
* The Nature of Maps (2002)
* Emblems (2004)
* Several Arrows Later (2005)
* Last Light (2007)
* The Dark Leaves (2010)
EPs & Singles
* I Thought You Were Sleeping EP (2001)
* This Is Not the Green Fury (2001)
* Four Songs EP (2004)
* Lily Two (Single) (2004)
* Winter Songs EP (2005)
* Snow Day (Single) (2005)
* Halloween (Single) (2006)
* Champagne Supernova EP (2006)
* Several Arrows Later (Single) (2006)
* If You Want Blood (2007)
* People Have A Way (Single) (2007)
* Sunlight (Single) (2007)
* The Freeep (2008)
* The Threeep - Part I - Starting (2009)
Crickets
Matt Pond PA Lyrics
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In the darkness behind the greens and gold
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
Winter again will help you breathe
Comfort that comes with less to see
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
The lyrics to Matt Pond PA's song Crickets paint a picture of regret and introspection. The opening line, "The warmth has you taking off your coat," suggests a sense of vulnerability and openness. The darkness behind the greens and gold could be interpreted as the shadows of one's past mistakes or regrets looming in the present. The repetition of the line "there's always things you wish you hadn't done" drives home the theme of regret.
The second verse shifts from present to future as it mentions winter, suggesting a season of renewal and opportunity for growth. The "comfort that comes with less to see" could represent a chance to let go of the burden of regrets and start anew. However, the refrain reminds us that even in the future, there will still be things we wish we hadn't done.
Overall, the song's lyrics resonate with the human experience of regret and the desire to move forward despite it. The lines are poetic and open to interpretation, making the song relatable to listeners in various situations.
Line by Line Meaning
The warmth has you taking off your coat
The feeling of warmth that you're experiencing is making you take off your coat
In the darkness behind the greens and gold
Beyond the green and golden colors in the dark, you can't see what lies ahead
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
There are always some things that you regret doing or wish you had done differently
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
Even if you have regrets, it's a natural part of life to wish you had done things differently
Winter again will help you breathe
With the arrival of winter, you will feel more comfortable and able to breathe easier
Comfort that comes with less to see
When there's less to see, you feel more relaxed and comfortable
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
No matter what, there will always be things that you wish you had done differently
There's always things you wish you hadn't done
Regrets are a natural part of life and there will always be some things you wish you had done differently
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW MORRIS POND
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