1. MATTHEW is an alternative roc… Read Full Bio ↴Many artists have the name MATTHEW:
1. MATTHEW is an alternative rock band from Chicago, featuring members of the bands Lacklustre & Seven Day Jesus. They released one full length on Rykodisc and an independent 7" vinyl before being dropped from the label in 2003. They have been promising and talking about a recorded sophomore album for the last three years. The lead singer, Brian McSweeney is currently recording his debut solo album.
2. MATTHEW is a club/dub/metal project from Phoenix, Az artist Matthew Draving. An album entitled "PHX" was released in 2009.
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Matthew Lyrics
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You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
Say love, you drive me to distraction
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
Or more if not for this
Our flesh and blood
It ties you and me right up
Oh well, celebrate we will
Because life is short but sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
These things we cannot change
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
Grown tired of water all the time
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
Celebrate we will
Because life is short but
Sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
The things we cannot
Celebrate, you and me, climbing two by two, to be sure
These days continue, things we cannot change
Oh, my love I came to you
With best intentions
You laid down and gave to me
Just what I'm seeking
Celebrate we will
Because life is short
But sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change
Things we cannot change
The lyrics to Matthew's song Step by Step describe a love that is cherished and celebrated despite the inevitability of change. The singer speaks to their beloved, saying that they came with the best intentions and that their love is all they have been seeking. Their love is one that can drive them to distraction, and yet they still wonder if it's enough to last a thousand years. They know that their flesh and blood tie them together, but they accept it and want to be tied down.
The chorus then comes in, celebrating life and the certainty that it is short but sweet. The two characters in the song recognize that they need to climb together, to ensure that their days continue on. They also understand that there are certain things that are out of their control, but that they will still celebrate their love and climb together.
Overall, the song is about celebrating love and finding joy in the moments we have together, even when we know that we will face inevitable change.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, my love, I came to you with best intentions
I approached you in good faith and sincerity, my beloved
You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
You offered me precisely what I wanted and needed, my dearest
Say love, you drive me to distraction
My love, you captivate and overwhelm me completely
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
My darling, do you think our love can endure for an eternity?
Or more if not for this
Perhaps even longer, had it not been for this circumstance
Our flesh and blood
Our physical bodies and human nature
It ties you and me right up
It binds us together completely
Tie me down
Join me in this unbreakable bond, my love
Oh well, celebrate we will
Still, we shall rejoice and be glad
Because life is short but sweet for certain
Because our time on earth is brief, but filled with beauty
We're climbing two by two
We're ascending together, side by side
To be sure these days continue
To ensure that we keep experiencing these moments
These things we cannot change
Some aspects of life are beyond our control
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
My love, you arrived in my life like the sweetest drink for my soul
Grown tired of water all the time
Bored of the mundane and ordinary existence
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
You satisfy my emotional and intellectual desires completely
Celebrate, you and me, climbing two by two, to be sure
Let us rejoice as we ascend together, ensuring our lasting joy
These days continue, things we cannot change
We long for these good times to endure, despite what we cannot alter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David John Matthews
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