As well as his solo work, White is known as the leader of the avant-garde jazz big band Fight the Big Bull (for whom he composes and arranges all music) and a former member of rock band The Great White Jenkins.
White released his debut album as a leader, Big Inner, in August 2012.
Vision
Matthew E. White Lyrics
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In this world is better than us
Nobody in this world is better than us
Nobody in this world is better than us
Come sit next to me, the air is fine
Don't it feel good honey, don't it feel good tonight?
When they're gone, they're gone forever
The clear sky for the moon and stars
Don't they look good honey, don't they look good tonight?
The room we share isn't far
Always the same thing, nothing changes
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
Nobody in this world is better than us
In this world is better than us
Nobody in this world is better than us
A foolish song at the break of day
Don't it sound good honey, don't it sound alright?
Oh you look good honey, you look alright
I hope you feel warm baby in the morning light
We hear those ? flip and drift away
Always changing, echoing forever
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
Nobody in this world is better than us
In this world is better than us
Nobody in this world is better than us
Nobody, nobody, nobody in this world is better than us
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
The lyrics to Matthew E. White's song "Vision" invoke a sense of unity and a deep connection between two individuals. The repetition of the phrase "nobody in this world is better than us" emphasizes the exclusivity and intimacy shared by the two individuals. It suggests that they are so in sync with one another that no one in the world can compare to the bond they share. The song encourages the listener to revel in the present moment, to enjoy the simple pleasures of life like the beauty of the night sky or the sound of chimes in an old courtyard. These moments, though fleeting, are the kind of experiences that stay with us forever.
The second verse reinforces the sense of constancy and continuity in the relationship. The room they share is always the same, and nothing changes. This suggests an element of comfort and predictability in the relationship. The song's message, therefore, is that the beauty and joy of life come from the connection we share with others, and that connection is what makes life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody in this world is better than us
We are equal to everyone in this world and nobody is better than us.
In this world is better than us
We are the best in this world and nobody can be better than us.
Nobody in this world is better than us
We believe that we are the best in this world and nobody can be better than us.
Come sit next to me, the air is fine
Please sit beside me, the atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable.
Don't it feel good honey, don't it feel good tonight?
It’s a wonderful feeling, my dear. Aren’t you enjoying it tonight?
In the old courtyard, listen to the chimes
Let's sit in the old courtyard and listen to the chimes.
When they're gone, they're gone forever
Once the chimes stop, the sound will never come back again.
The clear sky for the moon and stars
The sky is so clear and perfect for the moon and stars.
Don't they look good honey, don't they look good tonight?
My dear, aren't the moon and stars looking beautiful tonight?
The room we share isn't far
The room we share with each other is not too distant.
Always the same thing, nothing changes
In our room, things always remain the same, and nothing ever changes.
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Please don't doubt my perspective or what I have seen, as I have observed inexplicable things.
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
At midnight, love is a choice, and I am feeling happy, while you are experiencing pain.
A foolish song at the break of day
A nonsensical song at daybreak.
Don't it sound good honey, don't it sound alright?
My dear, doesn't it sound good and pleasant?
Oh you look good honey, you look alright
My dear, you look lovely and perfect.
I hope you feel warm baby in the morning light
I hope you feel cozy and warm in the morning light, my dear.
We hear those ? flip and drift away
We can hear the pages of a book flip and float into the air and eventually away.
Always changing, echoing forever
Everything is always changing and the echoes of the past will continue to be heard forever.
Nobody, nobody, nobody in this world is better than us
We firmly believe that nobody in this world is superior or better than us.
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
I urge you not to question or discredit what I have seen with my own eyes, as I have witnessed indescribable events.
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
At midnight, choosing to love someone is a decision, and at this moment I am filled with joy, while you are experiencing pain.
Please don't ? my vision, I've seen things I can't explain
Please do not question or cast doubt on my vision or the experiences and events that I have seen that I cannot explain.
Midnight, love is a decision, I'm feeling joy, you're feeling pain
In the middle of the night, when you choose to love someone, the feeling is indescribable and I feel joy, but you are filled with pain.
Contributed by Jack S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alex91z
Even if it will never go viral
This is one of the best music videos of the year
@hobojonas
Great tune, awesome stuff.
@slavarossi
Love it.
@bibbedyboo3532
Matthew E. White very intriguing. Genuine hesitation is a little masterpiece. Waiting patiently here.
@nikolaasdigi
amazing! love the music as much as the video.. superb! :) xoxo
@OrchestraTeacherVA
Only discovered this video today. My heart is happy now. Thank you! Love the metaphor/analogy - people are done being oppressed. We’re not taking this @*&#@^ anymore.
@TyrannosaurusTroy
Fantastic song and video. It fills me with happiness and the arrangement is wonderful. The only thing I don't understand is why so many racist morons have watched this. I'm sure no one involved in the making of this song and video will be surprised to learn that it all goes right over the heads of such people. Bravo!
@dr.m.o.m4848
So lovely!
@nikkyalolim6030
it's the best video I have seen :D
I love it!!!!
@kalakash
Reminds me so much of my two legally blind parents haha.
They didn't care that they were handicapped, they seized the day and didn't let anyone stop them