Mattafix released their first single "11.30 (Dirtiest Trick In Town)" as a limited edition single on Buddhist Punk Records on 31st January 2005. Their first full single, "Big City Life", released by EMI on 8th August 2005 was a considerable hit, managing a #15 peak on the official UK chart, a big feat for a UK R&B/hip-hop group, and topped the charts in Germany, Czech, Austria and other European countries. Their third single, "Passer By" was released on 24th October 2005, unfortunately missing the UK top 75. The single preceded their debut album "Signs Of A Struggle", which was released a week later on 31st October 2005.
The group have toured with the likes of Jamiroquai and Joss Stone on their UK tours. The fourth single from their debut album, "Signs Of A Struggle" was "To & Fro", which features backing vocals from former Sugababe Siobhan Donaghy. The single was released as a download only single on 13th March 2006.
Big City Life debuted at #19 on the Australian Music Charts and reached #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
Signs Of A Struggle was a Triple J feature album in April 2006.
In April 2010, Marlon Roudette made a video appearance where he spoke about recording and making the record in his home-based studio. However, via Facebook, it was announced that Roudette and Hirji had gone separate ways, due to their different new ideas for future projects, which has brought abundant attention to fans. He is yet to come up with his new artist name; whether to stay with the name Mattafix, or choose a new stage name; perhaps his own. "Mattafix presents...Marlon..." was a quote from a late 2010 YouTube video, as an updated possibility for his album title and/or stage name. Marlon Roudette has confirmed that the new album is "not a radical shift but definitely different. More instrumentation and more in depth musical compositions." Marlon Roudette has stated that the album is pretty much completed, but the album is still being "fine tuned". His first solo album Matter Fixed was released on 2 September 2011. His sophomore effort Electric Soul on 8 August 2014.
Everyone Around You
Mattafix Lyrics
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In the beginning,
There was life and there was sin.
That was only a story to explain the state we're in.
You got a life that's not your own.
You need to take care of your home.
Got a calling,
Get some feeling.
Now do you think you're too cool,
For the only one that wants you?
Wants to be loved by you,
And everyone around you.
Can you even entertain the thought that it's yourself to blame?
I know that it's killing you just to hear this from me.
I always warned you,
When life is upon you,
Struggle from here on in.
Heavy moments,
Lose your focus and fail to breath in.
It's not the place or the time for you to stop.
And change you mind.
Got to hold it down.
You got a family now,
Stand and be proud.
Now do you think you're too cool,
For the only one that wants you?
Wants to be loved by you,
And everyone around you.
Can you even entertain the thought that it's yourself to blame?
I know that it's killing you just to hear this from me.
I know that it's killing you to hear this from me.
You got the one of a kind,
And that's all you should mind.
How much life will you claim?
You're ideas need to change.
And all I came to say.
Identifies with the pain they feel as a family name.
Now do you think you're too cool,
For the only one that wants you?
Wants to be loved by you,
And everyone around you.
Can you even entertain the thought that it's yourself to blame?
I know that it's killing you just to hear this from me.
The lyrics of Mattafix's song "Everyone Around You" contain a message of self-reflection and responsibility. The opening lines critique the traditional religious explanation for the human condition and suggest that individuals must take control of their own lives. The second verse urges the listener to recognize the importance of their loved ones and the harm caused by selfish behavior. The third verse emphasizes the uniqueness of the listener's life and the need to embrace change in order to overcome pain and connect with their family heritage.
Throughout the song, the lyrics challenge the listener to examine their own attitude and behavior towards their family and loved ones. The chorus highlights the simple but vital message that we all need love, and should accept it from those around us rather than pushing them away in some misguided attempt to appear "cool". The song's message is one of self-reflection and responsibility, urging the listener to embrace the love around them and making an effort to change for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
They always told me,
The singer was taught a certain belief
In the beginning,
At the start of everything
There was life and there was sin.
The concept of good and evil was introduced
That was only a story to explain the state we're in.
The story was simply a metaphor for human nature
You got a life that's not your own.
You have a family and responsibilities
You need to take care of your home.
You must prioritize your family
Got a calling,
There is a purpose for your life
Get some feeling.
Embrace your emotions
You got a family now.
Your family is a part of your identity
Now do you think you're too cool,
Are you too arrogant?
For the only one that wants you?
Do you reject the love of those around you?
Wants to be loved by you,
Desires your affection
And everyone around you.
All those in your life
Can you even entertain the thought that it's yourself to blame?
Are you capable of taking responsibility?
I know that it's killing you just to hear this from me.
The truth hurts
I always warned you,
The artist advised the listener
When life is upon you,
During hard times
Struggle from here on in.
Expect difficulty from now on
Heavy moments,
Challenging times
Lose your focus and fail to breath in.
Lack of clarity and difficulty coping
It's not the place or the time for you to stop.
Don't give up
And change your mind.
Adopt a new mindset
Got to hold it down.
Stay grounded
Stand and be proud.
Display confidence in yourself and your family
You got the one of a kind,
You are unique
And that's all you should mind.
That should be your focus
How much life will you claim?
What will you do with your time on earth?
You're ideas need to change.
You must adjust your beliefs and values
And all I came to say.
The artist's message
Identifies with the pain they feel as a family name.
Understands the struggles of family life
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
O H
I loved their melancholic sound in this album. really heavy and urban.
wish there was more music like this around.
to hear the drops of rain against the window of your home\bus\car on the way to nowhere and just get lost in infinity
Yulian Coronado
Dashiz Nitz Yep, I agree
Its Moyzehh
Literally bro
Wolfram9MM
Great group of guys; Mattafix. Some really unique music, I don't think I can put another group next to them and have them be similar. Glad I ran across them, really mellow chill music good for parties and outings with friends. -R from Deutschland
Nadira Azhar
awesome track. mattafix got it on lock...
Maja8271
this guy deserves more ... his songs are perfect and he has great voice !
Minee_yoo
I love this song in general this band ❤🤗
Vieze Berliner
i love this song!!!
Felix Tih
so inspirational
megalotzy
what a great song :D ,greetings from romania