Busted was an English band consisting of Willis on bass guitar, James Bourne rhythm guitar and Charlie Simpson lead guitar and occasionally drums. Busted formed in 2001 and disbanded on 14 January 2005. While Matt was a member of Busted, the band earned a place in the Guinness World Record by selling out London's Wembley Arena six nights in a row.
Willis co-wrote many Busted songs:
* What I Go to School For (Single)
* You Said No (Single)
* Year 3000 (Single)
* Sleeping With The Light On (Single)
* Air Hostess (Single)
* She Wants to Be Me (Single)
* 3am (Single)
* Thunderbirds Are Go! (Single)
* Losing you
* All The Way
* Dawsons Geek
* When The Day Turns Into Night
* Everything I Knew
* Loser Kid
* Late Night Sauna
* My Good Friend
* Last Summer
* Fake
* Better Than This
On January 14th, 2005 Busted announced the departure of Charlie Simpson from the band in order to concentrate on work with his side-project Fightstar. In the same press conference, Willis and Bourne announced they would not continue as a duo, meaning that after three years in the charts, Busted had split.
Shortly prior to, and immediately after the demise of Busted, the press reported disputes between the band members. However, Willis has always stated there is no hostility between him and Simpson, and continues to support Fightstar. However in an interview Willis did state that there were rivalries between James Bourne and Simpson.
Willis embarked on a solo career, and has written some tracks which he describes as stadium pop/punk. Willis' debut performance as a solo artist was at Northumbria University in Newcastle on 20 March 2006, as part of the MTV's Spanking New Music Week. He also joined good friends McFly at Wembley Arena, and at the M.E.N. Arena during their Motion In The Ocean tour, to sing "Don't Stop Me Now" (originally recorded by Queen).
Two of Willis' songs have been used in films: "Hey Kid" was used in the film Stormbreaker, and also the American comedy film John Tucker Must Die. (Two different music videos were shot for the song, a different version for each film.) "Crash", a cover version of The Primitives 1988 single Crash featured in the film Mr Bean's Holiday, and Mr. Bean also features in the video (with Matt Willis) for the song.
Willis parted company with Mercury Records, in July 2007 and despite reports he was not dropped by Mercury Records. As of October 2008, Willis is currently writing new material for his new band, while occassionally appearing for DJ/PA gigs around the country.
Crash
Matt Willis Lyrics
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Don't slow down you're gonna crash
You should watch - watch your stay here
Don't look out you're gonna break your neck
So shut, shut your mouth
Cos I'm not listening anyhow
I've had enough, enough of you
So what - what do you want from me?
Got no words of sympathy and if i go around with you
You know that i'll get messed up too with you
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Here you go way too fast
Don't slow down you're gonna crash
You don't know what's been going down
You've been running all over town
So shut, shut your mouth
Cos i'm not listening anyhow
I've had enough, enough of you
Enough to last a life time through
So what - what do you want from me?
Got no cure for misery and if I go around with you
You know that i'll get messed up too with you, with you, with you, with you....
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na na
You, with you, with you
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Don't slow down you're gonna crash
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Don't Slow down you're gonna crash
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Don't slow down you're gonna crash....
The lyrics of "Crash" by Matt Willis seem to be addressing someone who is living a reckless life and pushing themselves too far, too fast. The singer warns this person that their behavior is dangerous and that they need to slow down before they have a serious accident ("Here you go way too fast, don't slow down you're gonna crash"). The lyrics also suggest that the person is in some kind of trouble, perhaps getting into risky situations or breaking the law ("You don't know what's been going down, you've been running all over town").
The chorus is a repeated refrain of "shut your mouth, 'cause I'm not listening anyhow," indicating that the singer is fed up with this person's behavior and doesn't want to hear any excuses or explanations. He's had enough of their drama and wants to distance himself from them ("I've had enough, enough of you, enough to last a lifetime through"). In the end, the singer acknowledges that he's not without fault either ("if I go around with you, you know that I'll get messed up too with you") but seems to be trying to break away from this cycle of destruction.
Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of living life without caution or care for the consequences. It's a plea for someone to change their ways before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Here you go way too fast
You're moving too quickly in life
Don't slow down you're gonna crash
If you slow down, bad things will happen
You should watch - watch your stay here
Pay attention to your surroundings
Don't look out you're gonna break your neck
Be aware of the danger surrounding you
So shut, shut your mouth
Stop talking
Cos I'm not listening anyhow
I'm not interested in what you have to say
I've had enough, enough of you
I've reached my limit with you
Enough to last a life time through
I don't want any more of this in my life
So what - what do you want from me?
What do you expect me to do?
Got no words of sympathy
I can't offer any comfort
And if I go around with you
If I spend time with you
You know that I'll get messed up too with you
You bring a lot of trouble and I don't want to be involved in it
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Nonsensical vocalization
You, with you, with you
Direct address to the person he's singing to
Don't slow down you're gonna crash
Reiteration of earlier warning
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Continued vocalization
Don't Slow down you're gonna crash
Another warning
Don't slow down you're gonna crash...
Final warning
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@weekendat__
The 161 people who disliked this never made it to Cannes
@yordanelleazar168
161 people get their bike crushed
@StrangeLeague
@Yordan Elleazar 167*
@CalvinTheWolfie967
XD
@ibrahimbakri7364
@Exiled Viking 😂👍
@Gaia_Channel001
And also because they didn't make it catch a chicken with a bus ticket stuck to the paw
@ramiroj.oliveros7800
Whenever I hear these types of songs it reminds me of early 2000’s high school teen movies lol
@stahpexe2475
That's what i thought
@spartarticus
mr beans holiday featured this song
(2007)
@poweroffriendship2.0
2000s High School seemed to be a lot of fun better than the 2010s.