Patterns
Matthew & Me Lyrics
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A pattern of behavior
They say I can save ya and I try to be gracious
But no, no, they won't (but no, no, they won't)
I'll be the first to blame me, but there's no one tryna change me
Just give me your attention
'Cause I need validation
They always try to tame me
All eyes on me, yeah, that's all that I need
I'm my own fucking worst enemy
Why, why, why?
Do I just have to ruin love? Oh
Why, why, why?
Can one drink never be enough, no?
Why, why, why?
Do I self destruct, always want too much?
This is dangerous
Tell me why, why, why?
I think that I'm addicted
Addicted to the spotlight
The cures are hard to find
I've try and I've try, but no, no, no, no (but no, no, no, no)
So now I'm gonna face it, why shouldn't I embrace it?
Don't want your invite when you need some excitement
You think that I would waste these? Uh
No, no, no, I won't (no, no, no, I won't)
All eyes on me, yeah, that's all that I need
I'm my own fucking worst enemy
Why, why, why?
Do I just have to ruin love? Oh
Why, why, why?
Can one drink never be enough, no?
Why, why, why?
Do I self destruct, always want too much?
This is dangerous
Tell me why, why, why?
Do I just have to ruin love? Oh
Why, why, why?
Can one drink never be enough?
Why, why, why?
Do I self destruct, always want too much?
This is dangerous
Tell me why, why, why?
I'll keep goin' 'til this crashes
'Til I'm rising from the ashes
'Cause you know I'll never change
No matter what they say
Failed it time and time again
All eyes on me, yeah, that's all that I need
I'm my own fucking worst enemy
Why, why, why?
Do I just have to ruin love? Oh
Why, why, why?
Can one drink never be enough, no?
Why, why, why?
Do I self destruct, always want too much?
This is dangerous
Tell me why, why, why?
Do I just have to ruin love? Oh
Why, why, why?
Can one drink never be enough?
Why, why, why?
Do I self destruct, always want too much?
This is dangerous
Tell me why, why, why?
The song "Patterns" by Matthew & Me explores the struggles of a person who is questioning the choices they have made in life. The first verse captures this feeling of uncertainty, as the singer wonders whether they are on the right path. They are making difficult decisions that aren't always popular, and it's weighing on them. Despite their efforts to live life to the fullest, they feel like they've wasted people's time. The second verse speaks to the toll that this uncertainty can take on mental health. The singer tries to keep up appearances, but inside they feel cold and alone. They are haunted by past mistakes and can't seem to move forward. The chorus suggests that there is something divine at play - the singer feels like God placed them in this situation as an embarrassment. They have emotional wounds that they can't express, and they can't quite wrap their head around their situation.
The song is a deeply personal one, and it resonates with anyone who has questioned the trajectory of their life. It speaks to the pressure to be perfect and the fear of failure. At the same time, it suggests that there is something bigger that we can't control, and that can be a humbling realization. The song creates a sense of empathy for those who are struggling to find their footing, and it encourages compassion and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Having a hard time trying to find if I'm on the right path
I am struggling to determine if the choices I am making are leading me down the right path.
Making changes cutting things and straight up making people mad
I am adjusting my lifestyle and cutting out things that do not align with my goals, which is causing tension and frustration in some of my relationships.
Sofar so happy living your life's so called fullest extent
So far, you may feel content with living your life to the fullest extent, but is it truly fulfilling?
Worst of all is all the people's time you wasted
The most regrettable aspect of my actions is the time I have wasted for other people.
Always kept it up til I could start losing it all
I have been pushing myself until I reach the breaking point and begin to lose control.
Happy smile, no big deal, like I'd wanna talk
Even though I may be smiling and appear content, I do not actually want to engage in conversation.
Holding on to this push and pull
My life has become a constant battle between two opposing forces.
Life inside just gets so cold
Internally, I feel isolated and disconnected from others.
Like God just set you there, such an embarrassment
You feel worthless and humiliated, as if God himself placed you in this situation.
And I got wounds upon my skin like words I never get to say
I am emotionally scarred and hurt from the things I have not been able to express verbally.
And I just never get it, day by day
I do not understand why things are the way they are, and this feeling continues to persist every day.
Bet it sucks that moving on gets so much easier to take
It is difficult to move on from something, but the longer you dwell on it, the harder it becomes.
Always reminded of a time around this time last fall
You continuously recall a specific past moment around this time of year.
Coldest morning or shitty weekend I can't stand grey walls
Even though the weather is freezing or the weekend is bad, you cannot bear to be trapped indoors with boring surroundings.
I just tend to shake for minutes and lock the stall
You become overwhelmed to the point where you shake and need to be alone in a restricted space.
One more night to spend alone
You have one more night by yourself, yet you dread the thought of being alone again.
I stayed quiet you got high and let it get your head
I kept silent while you indulged in drugs and let it consume your thoughts.
I'm the side that's left to suffer and defend the pack
I am the one who has to suffer the consequences and protect the group from harm.
Let's just end it, I'll just bend
You suggest ending the situation and taking the blame for it.
Apparent contact ends
The communication in our relationship has ceased to exist.
Acting like a friend has never been it
You are acting as if you are a friend, but in reality, you have never been one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Georgia Elisabeth Laura Buchanan, Hannah Robinson, Samuel Anthony Klempner
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matthewandmemusic
Hey Maria, thanks for the kind words here is the full track lyric.
Patterns
Fall back here
So easily
Familiar sounds
All overwhelm me
All my faults
The air, the air
Eats them up
It leaves me here free
For all that shared
Take hold, take hold
Late night tales
Day breaks charms
Romance or fight
Life changing riot
Loss of friends
Or laughter shared
Fall back here
So easily
Those gifted words
Hold them close dear
All my faults
The air, the air
Eats them up
It helps me find peace.
Mx
Maria Antonietta
It's unbelievable that this does not have more comments and likes. This song is amazing and the sounds are just perfect. I'm looking for the lyrics!
matthewandmemusic
Hey Maria, thanks for the kind words here is the full track lyric.
Patterns
Fall back here
So easily
Familiar sounds
All overwhelm me
All my faults
The air, the air
Eats them up
It leaves me here free
For all that shared
Take hold, take hold
Late night tales
Day breaks charms
Romance or fight
Life changing riot
Loss of friends
Or laughter shared
Fall back here
So easily
Those gifted words
Hold them close dear
All my faults
The air, the air
Eats them up
It helps me find peace.
Mx
Breanne Martens R.H.N, NNCP
This song is so awesome and just makes me incredibly happy at a spiritual level. Thanks Songza.
Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
Splendid ear-pleasing sounds.
HA
Genius on an entirely new level; It still sounds as good as the day it was pumped out!
Secret Tree
We love it ! This is really good ! Bravo !
Philip Ferguson
I saw them play at Lusty Glaze in Newquay at the start of June 2013. They were great. Really atmospheric stuff. Playing support for Seth Lakeman.
greg ramsden
Love this track want to hear more and more going to be great to how they move on from here very exciting
memes_ lolol
I forgot just how good this song is even after 3 years
memes_ lolol
cool i hope to see it