Much of 2011 was spent on tour. In addition to visiting most of the US, he ventured to the UK, Netherlands and Germany in support of his 2010 release, the EP Living Proof. 2012 sees the release of his follow up album, Pieces, dropping 6/19.
Pieces is a collection of melancholic yet uplifting songs mixed with the modern, yet timeless production of Nashville engineer/producer Stephen Gause. From the first chord struck on the keys of opener “Emotionally Involved,” the listeners are drawn into Simons' world, led by his melodic turns and the driving intensity of the drums. Next, the lead single “Gone” lets his soulful side shine as Simons paints a picture of a man in a failing relationship, struggling to hold on as he’s realizing he needs to let go. “I’m so tired of being wrong, I’m gone.” The net is abuzz with praise for the song, which was released on March 20th and is currently streaming on mattsimonsmusic.com.
The album continues to demonstrate Simons’ abilities as a musician and a writer as he seamlessly shifts gears between songs. With the sweet “Miss You More,” his vocals soar into a lighter, higher range reminiscent of a ballad by artists such as Ben Folds or The Beatles. The one non-original on the album is a cover and re-working of Death Cab For Cutie’s “I Will Follow You Into The Dark.” Simons’ piano replaces the original’s acoustic guitar, as various mellotron parts creep in to flesh out the sound, resulting in a hauntingly beautiful interpretation.
With its catchy melodies and relatable themes, Pieces maintains an inventive sound while appealing to a wide range of audiences. It's sure to become one of summer’s hottest releases.
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I Have Said Enough
Matt Simons Lyrics
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That I know
Say you don't feel the same
And I will go
I have been sitting here
You have told
Me of your reasons why
I am so lost in what you believe
I am so lost in what you believe
With these eyes
All made clear
Why we still find ourselves
Right back here
I see you terrified
Love so new
Tell me you have with him
All we do
I am so lost in what you believe
I am so lost in what you believe
And I would love to be the one to find
The way to help you to
Unlock the chains to your own mind
But I have said enough
You will fall
To what you know
Say you don't want to be with me
And I will go
I may have out of fear
Come on too strong
But I would not be standing here
If I was wrong
I am so lost in what you believe
I am so lost in what you believe
And I would love to be the one to find
The way to help you to
Unlock the chains to your own mind
But I have said
I have said
You got me lost in
All your excuses
You are not crazy
No you are not crazy
We are all alone
You can be open
You can be open
You can let me in
And I would love to be the one to find
The way to help you to
Unlock the chains to your own mind
But I have said
I have said
I have said enough
In this song, Matt Simons expresses the heartache of unrequited love. He knows that the person he loves does not feel the same way, and it is causing him immense pain. However, he still holds out hope that he can help this person to open up and let him in. Matt recognizes that the person he loves is dealing with some internal struggles that are preventing them from fully committing to him. He understands that their fear and lack of trust are the chains that are holding them back from opening up to him. Matt wants to be the one to help them break free, but he knows that he has to let go and move on from this relationship. He loves this person so much that he is willing to let them go if it means that they will be happier without him.
Throughout the song, Matt repeats the line, "I am so lost in what you believe," which highlights the disconnect that exists between the two of them. Despite his best efforts, he cannot fully understand what is holding his loved one back, and he is struggling to come to terms with that reality. He still holds hope that he can be the one to unlock the chains to their own mind, but he recognizes that he has said enough and must move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I will fall
I am willing to take a chance
That I know
I am aware of the potential consequences
Say you don't feel the same
If you don't reciprocate my feelings
And I will go
I will accept your decision and leave
I have been sitting here
I have been patiently listening to you
You have told
You have shared your thoughts and feelings with me
Me of your reasons why
The reasons why you don't feel the same way about me
And I'm not sold
But I am not convinced, I don't fully believe you
I am so lost in what you believe
I am confused by your perspective
With these eyes
From my point of view
All made clear
It's all become apparent
Why we still find ourselves
Why we continue to experience the same situation
Right back here
In this place, with the same problem
I see you terrified
I can see that you're scared
Love so new
Our relationship is still in its early stages
Tell me you have with him
That you have something special with the other person
All we do
That what we have is not enough
And I would love to be the one to find
I want to be the person to help you
The way to help you to
To show you how to
Unlock the chains to your own mind
Break free from your own doubts and fears
But I have said enough
But I realize that I have already said all that I can say
You will fall
You will experience the same pain as me
To what you know
To what you're familiar with
Say you don't want to be with me
If you express that you don't desire to be with me
And I will go
I will acknowledge your decision and leave
I may have out of fear
I may have acted a certain way because I was scared
Come on too strong
Been overly assertive in my approach
But I would not be standing here
But I wouldn't be here today
If I was wrong
If I didn't truly believe in our connection
You got me lost in
You have confused me with
All your excuses
All the reasons why you can't be with me
You are not crazy
You are perfectly sane
No you are not crazy
I want you to know that
We are all alone
We all feel lonely at times
You can be open
I want you to feel comfortable sharing your true feelings
You can let me in
You can allow me to understand your perspective
I have said
I have already expressed
I have said enough
I have told you everything I can say
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@summerdise
This song is so beautiful :]
@tjhardy13
I think the acoustic version is brilliant. Wish you had that posted online....I purchased it on itunes. For me it is a very personal song, I imagine it is for you as well.
@BobMoss2231
@ReignofAbaddon well if i could play the piano part, what are my chances?