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)
The party
Matt Pond PA Lyrics
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Up to the prize
Of yourself
And all your eyes
Then nothing will
Be just like this
And nothing is
The names are sitting on the phones
Inside where words are left behind
It's hard to hear them coming out
When there's enough of everything
Next weekend there's a party and it's good to have these goals
We're finally getting somewhere
These invitations what a thrill
Sunday night is always bad
Schools not there but you still have
The weekend that you left behind
It's inbetween the light and line
It's time to quit from taking calls
And concentrate the evening falls
That's where it is and what is what
Cover up and cover off
Next weekend there's a party it's good to have these goals
We're finally getting somewhere
These invitations what a thrill
The lyrics of Matt Pond PA's song "The Party" convey a sense of self-discovery and exploration of one's own identity. The opening lines "If you wake up to the prize of yourself and all your eyes" suggest that the singer is becoming aware of their own worth and potential, and are starting to see things differently. They realize that the world is not just about their own will, but about the interaction between their own desires and the forces around them. The repetition of the words "nothing will be just like this" and "nothing is about your will" highlights the idea that change is inevitable, and that people must adapt and grow in order to survive in the world.
The second stanza speaks of the difficulties of communication and the overwhelming sense of abundance in the modern world. The expression "enough of everything" suggests that modern life overstimulates people with choices and options to the point where they cannot appreciate what they have. The references to names sitting on phones and words being left behind suggest that communication is becoming more impersonal, and that people are not able to connect with each other as easily as they might like.
The final two stanzas talk about the need to take a break from the frenzied pace of modern life and enjoy oneself. The singer seems to long for a time when they can relax and be themselves, away from the pressures of school and work. This is why the prospect of a party is so appealing - it provides a chance to forget about responsibilities and simply have fun. The repeated lines "next weekend there's a party it's good to have these goals, we're finally getting somewhere, these invitations what a thrill" suggest excitement and anticipation at the prospect of a social event that provides a sense of purpose and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wake
If you become aware
Up to the prize
Of your own worth
Of yourself
As an individual
And all your eyes
Perceptions and perspectives
Then nothing will
Stay the same
Be just like this
As is presently
And nothing is
Inevitable
About your will
Entirely within your control
The names are sitting on the phones
Contacts waiting for call-backs
Inside where words are left behind
Within the digital storage
It's hard to hear them coming out
Notice missed calls and messages
When there's enough of everything
Amidst plenty to keep occupied
Next weekend there's a party and it's good to have these goals
Upcoming event to look forward to
We're finally getting somewhere
Making progress
These invitations what a thrill
Excitement for the forthcoming festivity
Sunday night is always bad
Displeasure at weekend's end
Schools not there but you still have
No schooling/work obligations
The weekend that you left behind
Recent past leisure hours
It's inbetween the light and line
Twilight hours
It's time to quit from taking calls
Put aside mobile communication
And concentrate the evening falls
Absorb into the night
That's where it is and what is what
The moment and its essence
Cover up and cover off
Get dressed or undressed
Next weekend there's a party it's good to have these goals
Reiteration of anticipation
We're finally getting somewhere
Reiteration of progress
These invitations what a thrill
Reiteration of excitement
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Written by: MATTHEW MORRIS POND
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