Inspired by a vast variety of artists, from Brian Wilson to Stevie Wonder, … Read Full Bio ↴Inspired by a vast variety of artists, from Brian Wilson to Stevie Wonder, singer/songwriter/pianist Matt Simons pushes himself to grow beyond those influences to find his own voice and create his own sound. Often compared to Jamie Cullum, John Mayer and Adam Levine, Simons also infuses his piano based pop-rock with hints of jazz and R&B.

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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Sunlight In the Rain
Matt Simons Lyrics

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I feel I should let you know
Maybe you've met her so
I'll do my best to fill you in

Lately its not so bright
The girl who lights up my life
Finding a new way to begin

I've tried to tell her everything's gonna be alright
We both know it's gonna take some more time

If I alone could write
A song to find the sunlight in the rain
Comforting and calm all the while

If I alone could write
A song to break the daylight through the pain
Tried as it is true, as all the love shines through when she smiles

Seemingly there's no cure
Tears that begin to pour
Soon as the season starts to show

I'll take her out one night

To beautiful Brooklyn Heights
Holiday lights are all aglow

I've done my best to try and make her believe again
I wish that there was more I could do

If I alone could write
A song to find the sunlight in the rain
Comforting and calm all the while

If I alone could write
A song to break the daylight through the pain
Tried as it is true, as all the love shines through when she smiles

I would do anything for her
I would do anything for her

Gradually time heals all

Snow that begins to fall
Covering all we start anew

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Simons's “Sunlight In the Rain” speak to the powerful impact of a loved one's struggles on one's own life. The first verse explains that the singer feels the need to inform someone close to him about their mutual friend, as he fears they may have already met and formed an incomplete opinion of her. The chorus outlines the singer's desire to write a song that can bring comfort and strength to their beloved, even as they confront difficult challenges in their life. He wishes to find a way to help his friend believe again and break through her pain.

The second verse describes a plan to take his loved one to Brooklyn Heights during the holiday season to lift her spirits with the beautiful lights. Thus, the message of the song is about the power of love in difficult times, and how even the smallest gestures can have a profound impact.

Overall, "Sunlight In the Rain" is about perseverance in the face of adversity, the desire to bring hope and joy to those we love, and the healing power of time.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel I should let you know
I want to tell you something important

Maybe you've met her so
Perhaps you have already met the person I am talking about

I'll do my best to fill you in
I will try my hardest to explain the situation to you

Lately its not so bright
Things have been difficult and sad recently

The girl who lights up my life
The person who brings joy and happiness into my life

Finding a new way to begin
Trying to start over and find a new path forward

I've tried to tell her everything's gonna be alright
I have said to her that everything will be okay

We both know it's gonna take some more time
We both understand that it will take more time to feel better

If I alone could write
If only I could create

A song to find the sunlight in the rain
A piece of music that captures hope and happiness even in tough times

Comforting and calm all the while
Providing a sense of peace and tranquility

A song to break the daylight through the pain
A piece of music that breaks through the sadness and brings light

Tried as it is true, as all the love shines through when she smiles
Even though it may be difficult, the love we share shines through when she is happy

Seemingly there's no cure
It feels like there is no solution

Tears that begin to pour
The tears that come out

Soon as the season starts to show
As the time of year changes and new weather arrives

I'll take her out one night
I plan to take her somewhere nice

To beautiful Brooklyn Heights
To a lovely part of New York City

Holiday lights are all aglow
The lights of the holiday season are shining bright

I've done my best to try and make her believe again
I have worked hard to help her regain her hope and trust

I wish that there was more I could do
I want to do more to help

I would do anything for her
I am willing to do whatever it takes to support her

Gradually time heals all
With time, wounds will eventually heal

Snow that begins to fall
As the snow starts to come down

Covering all we start anew
We will start fresh and move forward