Ave.
Matt Van Lyrics
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Till we're lost
Counting all the railroads
That we cross
You're in your father's sweatshirt
It's way too big
Take a mental picture
Don't forget
And you
Were never mine to lose
But I wish you well
You know I do
Been looking at the world through
Shades of blue
As overwhelming colors
Pour from you
On this avenue
Look at all the mansions
Aren't they great
Let's laugh about the offers
That we'd make
We're passing by the graveyard
Hold your breath
Are you disappointed
By me yet
And you
Were never mine to lose
But I wish you well
You know I do
Been looking at the world through
Shades of blue
As overwhelming colors
Pour from you
On this avenue
The lyrics of the song "Ave" by Matt Van are emotional and bittersweet, exploring themes of loss and nostalgia. The song opens with the image of the singer driving through the city with someone, counting the railroads they cross and taking mental pictures. The singer addresses the person they're with, who is wearing their father's sweatshirt that is too big for them. The second verse brings up the image of passing by mansions and joking about buying them, before driving past a graveyard where the singer asks if the person is disappointed by them yet. Throughout the song, the singer admits that the person was never theirs to lose, but they still wish them well.
The chorus of the song emphasizes a feeling of sadness, as the singer admits to looking at the world through shades of blue, overwhelmed by the colors pouring from the person they're with. The lyrics capture a sense of longing and wistfulness, wishing for something that is now out of reach. The song's emotive lyrics are further enhanced by the minimalistic and atmospheric instrumentals.
Overall, "Ave" is a poignant song that touches upon themes of loss, longing, and nostalgia. The song's evocative lyrics and haunting instrumentals work together to create a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving through the city
We are traveling by car around the city
Till we're lost
We have driven around so much that we do not know where we are.
Counting all the railroads
We are noticing all the railroad tracks we cross.
That we cross
We are crossing multiple railroad tracks.
You're in your father's sweatshirt
You are wearing your father's sweatshirt.
It's way too big
The sweatshirt is too large on you.
Take a mental picture
Remember this moment in your mind.
Don't forget
Remember this moment forever.
And you were never mine to lose
You were never mine to have, so I cannot lose you.
But I wish you well
I hope you do well in life.
You know I do
You know that I truly wish you well.
Been looking at the world through
I have been seeing the world through
Shades of blue
Everything seems blue and sad lately.
As overwhelming colors
Even though everything feels blue, intense colors
Pour from you
Still radiate from you
On this avenue
On this street
Look at all the mansions
We are admiring all the large houses.
Aren't they great
They are wonderful.
Let's laugh about the offers
Let's joke about what offers we would make on them.
That we'd make
The offers we would hypothetically make.
We're passing by the graveyard
We are driving by the cemetery.
Hold your breath
There is a superstition to hold your breath while driving by the cemetery.
Are you disappointed
Do you feel let down?
By me yet
Have I given you reason to be disappointed yet?
Writer(s): Matthew Van
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brutusdaskybo
Way to go Matt!
Taylor
Heard this in the movie theatre immediately looked it up. As a musician I treasure such raw material. Beautiful.
Matt Van
taylorg Tv thank you! Which movie theater did you hear it in?
Taylor
Matt Van cinema cafe in Virginia Beach. Actuall in the theatre now. My album comes out in Jan. If you’re interested in ever doing a collaboration I think it’d be dope. But keep it up!
Eileen Button
Same. Heard it in NCG Theater in Grand Blanc, Michigan before A Star is Born and immediately whipped out my phone to find out what it was. Beautiful.
Matt Van
Eileen Button I’ve been getting comments about that lately, was it promoting a movie/trailer or just playing in the theater? I’m so curious! 😝
Carina Brown
Hey Matt, I also heard this song in the movie theater today and immediately Shazamed the song. I LOVE IT wow so beautiful, yeah I can’t believe this doesn’t have more views?? Like that boggles my mind?? Anyway, I was sad to see it’s not on Spotify (yet). Moral of the story is that you have a gift, so thank you for sharing your talents! :)
Matt Van
Thanks so much for the kind words! It actually is available on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/14R4asZfr7N7C3q1UwRkuy :)
Zolixar
Just... WOW <3 :)
I love your music, keep going - you're awesome! :)
Jordi
So enchanting, love it! Way to go dad ♡