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.
Fade Out
Matt Willis Lyrics
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Something that you can't avoid
Gotta to get a chance to
Trying to get an answer
Somewhere in between the noise
Think you got a reason
Every time you're screaming
Shouting till you got no voice
I don't want to feel this baby
But I got no choice
Tell you what you want from me
Is there somewhere
That you'd rather be?
'Cause every time that we're alone
I'm watching it all fade out
I'm feeling my heart grow colder
Bridges are burning down
And I just want to get away
I'm hearing a different sound
I'm hoping the worst is over
Waiting to hit the ground
Every memory of us, for once was never enough
To the dust while I'm watching it all fade out
Standing in the bedroom
Whistling the same tune
How I never walk the walk
Hearing 'bout the problems
How I got to solve them
'Cause you see it's all my fault
Same conversations, same explanations
Yeah but you never gonna have the time
Always come undone
'Cause I'm trying to be someone baby
That I just can't find
Tell you what you want from me
Is there somewhere
That you'd rather be?
'Cause every time that we're alone
I'm watching it all fade out
I'm feeling my heart grow colder
Bridges are burning down
And I just want to get away
I'm hearing a different sound
I'm hoping the worst is over
Waiting to hit the ground
Every memory of us, for once was never enough
To the dust while I'm watching it all fade out
Yeah, what used to seem so right
Yeah is fading out of sight
Oh, do you even care?
I'm watching it all fade out
I'm feeling my heart grow colder
Bridges are burning down
And I just want to get away
I'm watching it all fade out
I'm feeling my heart grow colder
Bridges are burning down
And I just want to get away
I'm hearing a different sound
I'm hoping the worst is over
Waiting to hit the ground
Every memory of us, for once was never enough
To the dust while I'm watching it all fade out
The lyrics to Matt Willis's song "Fade Out" tell the story of a man caught in a failing relationship. The singer is trying to communicate with his partner but feels as though his voice is lost in the constant noise and shouting. He is plagued by the feeling that his partner is not fully invested in the relationship and that she would rather be somewhere else. The singer is exhausted by the constant arguments and feeling of responsibility for solving all the problems that arise. He realizes that even though every memory of their relationship was once meaningful, it is now fading away into dust as he watches everything slowly fall apart.
The song's chorus represents the feelings of frustration and hopelessness that the singer feels towards the situation. He is watching everything he once held dear fade away before his eyes, feeling as though he can do nothing to stop it. The imagery of bridges burning down emphasizes the sense of loss and finality that the singer is experiencing. He wants to escape the situation and move on but can't bring himself to do so until he hits rock bottom.
Overall, "Fade Out" is a raw and emotional song that captures the pain and struggles of a relationship in turmoil. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever experienced the feeling of a once-strong connection fading away, leaving nothing but broken memories in its wake.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I got a question needing your attention
I have something important to ask you and I need you to listen.
Something that you can't avoid
This is not something you can ignore.
Gotta to get a chance to
I need to have the opportunity to ask.
Trying to get an answer
I am seeking a response from you.
Somewhere in between the noise
It's difficult to focus with all the distractions around us.
Think you got a reason
I believe you have a motive for your actions.
Every time you're screaming
Your anger and frustration is getting the best of you.
Shouting till you got no voice
You're yelling without end until you're incapable of continuing.
Don't know where your head is
I'm unsure of what's going through your mind.
I don't want to feel this baby
I don't like the way this situation is making me feel.
But I got no choice
Despite my reluctance, I have no other option.
Tell you what you want from me
Please communicate what you need from me.
Is there somewhere
Do you have a destination in mind?
That you'd rather be?
Is there a place you'd rather be than here with me?
'Cause every time that we're alone
Things go wrong when we're together by ourselves.
I'm watching it all fade out
I'm witnessing the end of our relationship.
I'm feeling my heart grow colder
I'm becoming emotionally numb.
Bridges are burning down
Our connection is deteriorating fast.
And I just want to get away
I simply want to escape from this situation.
I'm hearing a different sound
I'm perceiving a change in our relationship.
I'm hoping the worst is over
I'm praying that things will get better soon.
Waiting to hit the ground
I'm anticipating the end of our relationship.
Every memory of us, for once was never enough
All of our moments together seem to have been insufficient.
To the dust while I'm watching it all fade out
Everything we had is disappearing before my eyes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PRIME, WILLIS
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ShannonBakes97
Best song on the album
Joey Brooks
still love this song
ben kirk
the beginning sounds a lot like a song by rage against the machine but its still AWESOME!
Regina M-S
GOOD music!!!!!!!!respect!
Megan Harkin
Can you upload the rest of his album please?
bazzelbrush21
i have done, i uploaded these songs about 5 years ago, haven't got them anymore
Matthew Steel
that line in the song "yeaah and do you even care?" something i have been able to ask different people at different times
pinkpunkrock
Mr Matthew willis
TN BULL
listening in 2015
Luke French
2022 here!