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)
Fairlee
Matt Pond PA Lyrics
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Way out in Fairlee they were saying
I'm convinced
The city has its cards
A fuel-less fire will always fade
Keep your hands warm
Brought with it are convictions considered arguable
It turns
In time
Reflects
Your eyes
Beyond the critical
Beyond the highway is not safe
Cars move slow here
Against the backdrop fades
An insulated formless shape
Falling snow builds
There is a bare light that could catch your eyes
Had the whole place on its feet reconsider what is valuable
It turns
In time
Reflects
The light
In a derailment
Article claiming
That you're not fit and you don't have
Names not worth naming
And there is something
Right in the center
You see yourself and you don't know
At least you got mentioned
The lyrics of Matt Pond PA's song Fairlee unfold evocative imagery of a desolate no man’s land on the highway, perhaps in the town of Fairlee, as the singer reflects on life and the world around him. The first stanza of the song brings to mind the idea of disillusionment and desolation, with the overpass and Fairlee playing a role as symbols of hopelessness. It's as if the singer is at his wits’ end, perhaps contemplating the futility of life or the frailty of life's promises. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability with the lines “Lock all the shutters when the wind returns/Brought with it are convictions considered arguable” indicating a desire for security and protection.
In contrast, the second stanza conjures up an image of a more positive outlook. The "bare light" catching your eye implies a glimmer of hope, that light at the end of the tunnel that so many people seek. The singer questions his worth, feels disregarded and unmentioned, yet realizes that something in the center is deserving of attention. It's as if a new form of self-awareness fogs his mind. The song ends with the line "At least you got mentioned," hinting that perhaps the goal of the song is the realization that mere acknowledgment can be a source of comfort and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the overpass
I am in an urban area, likely under a freeway overpass.
Way out in Fairlee they were saying
Despite being in an urban area, I am thinking about a small rural town called Fairlee and what its inhabitants are saying.
I'm convinced
Their words have convinced me of something.
The city has its cards
Cities have their own ways of doing things, rules, and systems.
A fuel-less fire will always fade
An energy source that can't sustain itself will inevitably die out.
Keep your hands warm
Take care of yourself and stay comfortable.
Lock all the shutters when the wind returns
Be cautious and careful when faced with adversity.
Brought with it are convictions considered arguable
Difficult situations can cause us to question our beliefs and values.
It turns
The situation changes.
In time
Things will change over time.
Reflects
The current situation is influenced by previous experiences.
Your eyes
Through your own perspective.
Beyond the critical
Past the point where it matters.
Beyond the highway is not safe
It's not safe to venture outside of normal boundaries.
Cars move slow here
Things move at a slow pace in this area.
Against the backdrop fades
The background becomes less relevant as something else takes center stage.
An insulated formless shape
Something is present but undefined and independent.
Falling snow builds
Over time, small things can accumulate into something significant.
There is a bare light that could catch your eyes
An insignificant detail that can still draw attention.
Had the whole place on its feet reconsider what is valuable
This insignificant detail has the potential to make everyone around it reassess what they consider important.
It turns
Things can change and shift unexpectedly.
In time
Change can happen gradually over time.
Reflects
Change is often influenced by past events or experiences.
The light
This change is represented by a light or symbol.
In a derailment
Something unexpected and negative happened.
Article claiming
A third-party source is criticizing or discrediting something or someone.
That you're not fit and you don't have
The critique is suggesting that something/someone is inadequate.
Names not worth naming
The specific details or people involved in this criticism are irrelevant.
And there is something
Despite the criticism, there is still something present.
Right in the center
This important thing is located directly in the center of attention.
You see yourself and you don't know
You are struggling to recognize or understand your own value or importance.
At least you got mentioned
Even though you may not fully understand it, you still received some form of recognition or acknowledgement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW MORRIS POND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
joshua kremke
still one of my favorite pond songs. :) i'm glad someone uploaded it. thankyou
DancesWithMetroids
It's a real shame that good music like this is still being made, but overlooked.
Daniel Guadagni
so weird hearing this song, I've lived there my entire life but hearing this song brings back so many memory's of good times forgotten because they've been taken for granted my entire life.
Megan Matze
i got to see these guys at gate city noise (greensboro, nc) 10 years ago and ever since then, they've been one of my favorite bands and this has been my favorite song of theirs.
Slash
i heard measure 3 on one of these shia la boef ( the transformer guy), awesome song!
casper noi
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