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.
In My Life
Mattafix Lyrics
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You see from you over my tation,
We look back pon history and find a mission.
In my life.
There are certain,
Things that you don't know about me.
My whole life searching for the right words and they fail me.
Am I in to deep to run to these man glances?
I think I'll take my chances thank you.
No way,
Will the voice of the fire in my heart be mute.
Some say,
That I try to hard in my youth.
Some day,
These words will be the proof,
I only tell the truth to you and anyone else who
Is in my life.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
I am hurting,
But I wont close the curtain,
On this sweet show for those who are hardworking.
Don't let love abuse you,
I've seen what you've turned into.
Take advantage when opportunity advances.
No way,
Will the voice of the fire in my heart be mute.
Some say,
That I try to hard in my youth.
Some day,
These words will be the proof,
I only tell the truth to you and anyone else who
Is in my life.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
A place where the softly spoken are beaten and broken,
And rows of prose are written and it shows.
Wheter the buildings have feelings in those many walls and ceilings and stairways revealing,
A place where divided together once resided,
Where machines collided with warriors who guided and inspired movements that decided freedom and wondered,
And wondered like you and I did.
And even with my open eyelids I'm still blinded,
I find it hard to see the reasons behind it.
So you tell the intelligence go to hell with their insolence.
I blend rough neck elements with eloquence.
Its evident and it soon becomes clear,
The price of success is too dear.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
In my time,
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
In my life.
The lyrics of Mattafix's song "In My Life" touch upon some of the personal struggles and experiences that the singer has gone through over the years. The song discusses the constant search for personal purpose, the feeling of being misunderstood, and the hardships that come with it. The singer reflects on elements of his past life, both positive and negative, and ponders what his future will bring.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the train of thought that the singer is about to embark on. He acknowledges that he has a mission in life, but that it was not always clear what that was. The next verse speaks to the idea of being misunderstood or underestimated. The singer recognizes that people may not always see the real "him," but he is willing to take chances to show his true self. The chorus reiterates the ideas of perseverance and determination, despite the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
The song's lyrics then speak to the idea of personal responsibility, and the need to persevere despite obstacles that may be in your way. The final verse contains lyrics that are more philosophical in nature, with the reflective words of the singer questioning existence and the meaning of life. The ultimate message that "In My Life" sends is that personal struggles and hardships cannot dictate one's future, and that it is important to persevere and remain true to oneself despite everything that life may throw at you.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, yes, greetings.
The song starts with a greeting.
You see from you over my tation,
The singer is addressing an individual in front of him/her.
We look back pon history and find a mission.
Together, they are reflecting on past events and searching for a purpose.
In my life.
The singer is talking about his personal experiences and perspective on life.
There are certain,
The singer is about to reveal something specific about himself.
Things that you don't know about me.
The listener is not aware of some aspects of the singer's life.
My whole life searching for the right words and they fail me.
The singer struggles with communicating his thoughts and feelings effectively.
So what are we into?
The singer is questioning the nature of their relationship.
Am I in to deep to run to these man glances?
The singer is unsure if he can rely on others' approval and acceptance.
I think I'll take my chances thank you.
Despite the uncertainty, the singer chooses to take risks and stay true to himself.
No way,
The singer is expressing determination and defiance.
Will the voice of the fire in my heart be mute.
The singer's passion and enthusiasm will never die.
Some say,
Others have criticized the singer.
That I try to hard in my youth.
People think the singer is too ambitious and unrealistic because of his/her age.
Some day,
The singer believes that sometime in the future, he/she will be proven right.
These words will be the proof,
The singer's words will eventually validate his/her actions and decisions.
I only tell the truth to you and anyone else who
The singer is always honest with the listener and everyone else.
Is in my life.
The singer is emphasizing the importance of authenticity and sincerity in his/her relationships.
In my life me haffi deal wid nuff trouble and strife.
The singer has faced numerous challenges in his/her life.
In my time,
The singer is referring to a specific period in his/her life.
In my time me haffin go out and tek whats mine me nah go wait in line.
The singer is motivated to take control of his/her life and pursue his/her goals without waiting for others.
I am hurting,
The singer is experiencing emotional pain.
But I wont close the curtain,
The singer is determined to keep going despite the hardships.
On this sweet show for those who are hardworking.
The singer wants to inspire and encourage people who work hard.
Don't let love abuse you,
The singer is warning the listener to be cautious in love.
I've seen what you've turned into.
The singer has witnessed the listener's negative transformation.
Take advantage when opportunity advances.
The singer advises the listener to seize opportunities as they come.
A place where the softly spoken are beaten and broken,
The singer describes a place where gentle and vulnerable people are mistreated and harmed.
And rows of prose are written and it shows.
The singer is referring to written works that reveal the harsh reality of the place.
Whether the buildings have feelings in those many walls and ceilings and stairways revealing,
The singer contemplates whether buildings can hold emotions and secrets in their structures.
A place where divided together once resided,
The singer talks about a previously united place that is now divided.
Where machines collided with warriors who guided and inspired movements that decided freedom and wondered,
The singer alludes to a place where technology and people fighting for freedom clashed and created important movements.
And wondered like you and I did.
The singer relates to the questioning and wondering that occurred in that place.
And even with my open eyelids I'm still blinded,
The singer admits to a sense of ignorance despite being aware and observant.
I find it hard to see the reasons behind it.
The singer struggles to understand the reasons behind certain situations.
So you tell the intelligence go to hell with their insolence.
The singer disapproves of intelligence that is rude or disrespectful.
I blend rough neck elements with eloquence.
The singer combines a tough or rough background with sophistication and skill.
Its evident and it soon becomes clear,
The singer's unique blend of qualities is evident and easy to see.
The price of success is too dear.
The singer warns that the cost of achieving success is too high and can come at a cost.
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Baumgartnerr
Божественно 😊
@ThatsPunkMan
dope for the soul, you're right. ..addicted to this song.
@freezecanberry
MrVass123 Ich höre die Musik ununterbrochen seit 4 Jahren, dass ist Musik für die ewigkeit...;)
@0XxdnLxX0
And even with my open eyelids, I'm still blinded... Such a beauty and original, I could never write such amazing lyrics! =[ But that's where Mattafix comes in :)
@noopster17
mattafix maakt wel vette muziek, kan niet anders zeggen!
@FmMan33
Best London Group EVER!
@titipsg78370
Yes... "rhythm & Hymns" Very good album
@Belaba03
C'est un titre magnifique. Ez a szám csodálatos.
@DrAgonBull2all
One of the greatest song of mattafix.....This song inspiring me..And i have great succes.... Respect........
@AngeloMilanista
I <3 Mattafix .. i just can't understand why they ain't more popular .. they're great