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)
Don't Look Down
Matt Pond PA Lyrics
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The world below is made up
A photograph of life
Never quite sure enough
And as a gear within the crowd, I caught an open flame
Right there the nature burned between our bloodline
From eyes to ankles, I saw that you saw me
You showed me how sleepless dreamers come together
We can't control what we cannot control
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
A blinding light burning on through the street
No, don't look down
The world below is turned up
A photograph of life
Is nothing close to love
The gray defrosted down the glass
Summer revisions
What's left across the seat was all that mattered
From knees to mouth, you know I saw you
You showed me how sleepless dreamers come together
The vacant space fills up with blue and gold
We can't control what we cannot control
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
A blinding light burning on through the street
The vacant space fills up with blue and gold
We can't control what we cannot control
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
A blinding light burning on through the street
The lyrics to Matt Pond PA's song Don't Look Down tell a story about the beauty and unpredictability of life. The opening line, "No, don't look down, the world below is made up," suggests that life is like a photograph - it's an illusion that can never capture the full essence of our experiences. The singer then sings about catching an "open flame" and how nature burned "between our bloodline," perhaps alluding to a moment of intense passion or connection with someone else.
The lyrics take on a dream-like quality as the singer talks about seeing someone from "eyes to ankles" and being shown "how sleepless dreamers come together." The vacant space fills up with "blue and gold," evoking a sense of possibility and wonder. However, the singer acknowledges that there are things we cannot control, and the rows of hope grow wild in the August heat. The song ends with a beautiful image of a "blinding light burning on through the street," suggesting that even in darkness, there is always a glimmer of hope and light.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Look Down" urge us to keep our heads up and embrace the uncertainty of life. Instead of fearing the unknown, we should accept it and find joy in the beauty of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
No, don't look down
Don't focus on the world below
The world below is made up
Everything below is a representation of life
A photograph of life
A snapshot of existence
Never quite sure enough
Uncertainty always exists
And as a gear within the crowd, I caught an open flame
As a small part of society, I experienced a passion for life
Right there the nature burned between our bloodline
Our connection sparked intense feelings
From eyes to ankles, I saw that you saw me
Our mutual recognition was deep
You showed me how sleepless dreamers come together
We found unity as restless idealists
The vacant space fills up with blue and gold
Emptiness is replaced with vibrant colors
We can't control what we cannot control
Some things are beyond our influence
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
Optimism can flourish in difficult circumstances
A blinding light burning on through the street
A powerful force illuminates the way forward
The world below is turned up
Life can be overwhelming
Is nothing close to love
It doesn't compare to love
The gray defrosted down the glass
The cloudy view cleared
Summer revisions
Changes occur in the warm months
What's left across the seat was all that mattered
Only the important things remained in the end
From knees to mouth, you know I saw you
I saw your every expression
The vacant space fills up with blue and gold
Emptiness is replaced with vibrant colors
We can't control what we cannot control
Some things are beyond our influence
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
Optimism can flourish in difficult circumstances
A blinding light burning on through the street
A powerful force illuminates the way forward
The vacant space fills up with blue and gold
Emptiness is replaced with vibrant colors
We can't control what we cannot control
Some things are beyond our influence
The rows of hope grow wild in the August heat
Optimism can flourish in difficult circumstances
A blinding light burning on through the street
A powerful force illuminates the way forward
Writer(s): Matthew Morris Pond
Contributed by Violet S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cortni Starseed
This video and song may not have the quantity of adoration it deserves, but it sure has the quality. You guys have a gift I hope you continue to share in any way with the world. đź’›
J'sDesireForAKittycatPersists
One of my all time fave songs. And everyone I've introduced it to have loved it.
OshiLiNawa7
Love this song so much. I agree with everyone else who says this should have so many more views. Matt Pond is an incredible talent.
Karl Valentine
Sweet! Love it, Matt!
Crafty Lady
my brother directed this im so proud of him
An Organic Panic
awesome!!
Andres F. Vásquez
Just found out about this band this week. If you're still making music, please don´t stop. You're really talented!
Adam Coggins
Beautiful and inspiring video for an amazing tune.
Sally Skaar
Love the song, love the video.
Joseph McCoy
Matt is seriously a master songwriter.