Dear’s first single was 1999’s "Hands Up For Detroit" (co-produced by ghettotech pioneer Disco D, who performed under the name Daisha). Successive singles, such as "Stealing Moves" and the chart-topping "Mouth to Mouth" (as Audion) were issued on Spectral Sound, Ghostly’s offshoot that focuses on dancefloor music.
Matthew Dear’s 2003 full-length Ghostly debut, "Leave Luck to Heaven", is a suite of sparse, wickedly funky house laced with Dear’s deep, distinctive vocals, and includes the much-loved single “Dog Days” (voted one of Pitchfork’s Top 100 Songs of the decade). The record was met with rapturous acclaim from both the dance-music establishment and the critical press, including a four-star review in Rolling Stone. Dear’s 2007 follow-up, "Asa Breed", is a considerable departure from Heaven’s dancefloor excursions, incorporating the polyrhythms of afrobeat, the irreverent pop sensibilities of Brian Eno, and the austere beauty of krautrock. More four-stars reviews followed (Q and Mojo magazines), and Dear subsequently began touring with a live three-piece band, Matthew Dear’s Big Hands, in which he acted as frontman, commanding the stage with a Bryan Ferry-like swagger and a gentleman’s grace.
Today, Matthew Dear finds himself in a unique position. His highly anticipated fourth album, 2010’s Black City, is the culmination of years of hard work and experimentation, a darkly playful sound-world that envelops the listener like the arms of a malevolent lover. After over a decade of exploring pop’s outer limits, Matthew Dear now inhabits a rarefied corner of the musical universe: no longer tethered to any one genre, respected by his peers, and blessed with a bottomless well of creative energy. Now is Matthew Dear’s moment, and it sounds like nothing else.
Give Me More
Matthew Dear Lyrics
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I must shut you down
I will shoot your leg
You will fall to the ground
My family, we will rise
And we will take your pride
My son will disgrace me
[x3]
I awake in the middle of days
After dreaming about plays
I'll never make
That's OK
There's a big hole in my life
The lyrics in Matthew Dear's song Give Me More are complex and layered, addressing themes of revenge, power, and family. The first stanza depicts a clear motive for revenge, as the singer states that the recipient of their anger must be "shut down" and physically harmed. This suggests that the singer has been wronged in some way and is seeking retribution. The second stanza references the singer's family rising to power and seeking to take away their enemy's pride. However, the lines "my son will disgrace me / he will not be king" indicate a sense of sacrifice and loss, suggesting that the fight for power and strength may come at a personal cost.
The third stanza takes a different turn, as the singer reveals a more vulnerable side. They describe awakening in the middle of the day after dreaming about "plays" that they will never make. This could suggest unfulfilled dreams or a sense of regret. The final line, "there's a big hole in my life," reflects a lack of fulfillment or purpose that contrasts with the earlier themes of power and revenge. Overall, the song explores complex and conflicting emotions, blending themes of ambition and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Your actions are now clear
I understand what you have done and it requires action on my part.
I must shut you down
I have to stop you from continuing your actions.
I will shoot your leg
I will use force to physically stop you and make you fall.
You will fall to the ground
You will lose your balance and be stopped from moving forward.
My family, we will rise
My family will overcome this situation and come out stronger.
And we will take your pride
We will show you that you are not superior and take away your confidence.
My son will disgrace me
My son will disappoint me and not live up to my expectations.
He will not be king
He will not have the power, influence or authority he aspires to.
I awake in the middle of days
I find myself in the midst of mundane, unfulfilling moments.
After dreaming about plays
After having grand, ambitious aspirations for my life.
I'll never make
I will never achieve or create the things I dreamed of.
That's OK
I have come to accept this reality and am at peace with it.
There's a big hole in my life
There is a significant void or emptiness that I feel.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Dear
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whirled peas
"I awake in the middle of days
after dreaming about plays
i'll never make
that's OK
there's a big hole in my life"
Does this guy play League of Legends or Dota or what? How did he describe every moba players life so perfectly.