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 Heard It Through the Grapevine
Matt Simons Lyrics
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'bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys you know I love you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Dontcha know that I
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
'cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you loved someone else
Instead I
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
People say believe half of what you see
Son, and none of what you hear
But I can't help bein' confused
If it's true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before?
Dontcha know I
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Baby I heard it through the grapevine
Ooh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Honey, honey, I know
That you're lettin' me go
Said I heard it through the grapevine
Heard it through the grapevine
The song "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" is about a man who finds out through the grapevine that his lover has been seeing someone else. The lyrics are filled with heartbreak, anger, and confusion as the man grapples with the betrayal of his lover. The first verse suggests that the man has reliable sources of information that have told him about his lover's unfaithfulness. He is hurt by the discovery that the person he loves has deceived him.
The chorus repeats the phrase "heard it through the grapevine," emphasizing how the man's trust in his lover has been eroded. He is about to lose his mind as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is coming to an end. The second verse hints that the man has been trying to hold back his tears, but they are now flowing freely as he realizes that he is about to lose the person who means everything to him. He is upset that his lover did not tell him the truth and that he had to hear it through the grapevine.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I bet you're wond'rin' how I knew
I'm sure you're curious about how I found out
'bout your plans to make me blue
About your intentions to hurt me
With some other guy you knew before
You're cheating on me with someone you knew previously
Between the two of us guys you know I love you more
I know you love me more than the other guy between us
It took me by surprise I must say
I was completely caught off guard, I have to admit
When I found out yesterday
When I learned the truth yesterday
Dontcha know that I
You should realize that I
Heard it through the grapevine
Got the information from others who knew
Not much longer would you be mine
You won't be with me much longer
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
Oh, I'm losing my sanity
Honey, honey yeah
My dear
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Got the information from others who knew)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(You won't be my lover much longer)
I know a man ain't supposed to cry
I'm aware that men aren't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
But I can't contain these tears
Losin' you would end my life you see
Losing you would be the end of my life, you understand
'cause you mean that much to me
Because you mean so much to me
You could have told me yourself
You should have told me directly
That you loved someone else
That you were in love with somebody else
Instead I
Instead I
Heard it through the grapevine
Got the information from others who knew
Not much longer would you be mine
You won't be with me much longer
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind
And I'm losing my sanity
Honey, honey yeah
My dear
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Got the information from others who knew)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(You won't be my lover much longer)
People say believe half of what you see
People say to only believe half of what you witness
Son, and none of what you hear
My child, and none of what you hear
But I can't help bein' confused
But I can't help feeling confused
If it's true please tell me dear
If it's true, please tell me honestly
Do you plan to let me go
Are you planning on ending things with me?
For the other guy you loved before?
For the man you loved before?
Dontcha know I
You should realize that I
Heard it through the grapevine
Got the information from others who knew
Not much longer would you be mine
You won't be with me much longer
Baby I heard it through the grapevine
Baby, I heard it through the grapevine
Ooh I'm just about to lose my mind
Oh, I'm losing my sanity
Honey, honey yeah
My dear
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Got the information from others who knew)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(You won't be my lover much longer)
Honey, honey, I know
My dear, I know
That you're lettin' me go
That you're leaving me
Said I heard it through the grapevine
I heard it through the grapevine
Heard it through the grapevine
Got the information from others who knew
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maya
Ive been obssessed with this for about 3 years
TheFearlessDave
Dit verbaas my dat ek hierdie taal kan lees! OO'