Good is a strong advocate for human rights, and is affiliated with Amnesty International.
He has also released a book entitled "At Last There Is Nothing Left to Say," consisting of a series of blog entries and manifestos he posted on Matthew Good Band's website before the band disbanded. As well as being a testament to why he continues to have a solid and devoted fan-base, the work showcases Matt's unique perspective, and the creative mind that is the source of his success.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2002
11
Matthew Good Lyrics
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You can be art when we melt
And I will know what you were for
I say we're leaving
There ain't nothing here at all
Another day, a week, the mall
And baby if I was in demand
You would be mind
Someday this place it going to burn
Is your whole life in there waiting?
Someday your head is going to turn and you'll realize
I'm missing, do you realize?
You will come back
Convince yourself you can stay alive
And wait for me
And I will know what this was for
And I'll say we're leaving
There ain't nothing here at all
Another month, a year that's all
So you can tell them I'm coming
And hell's coming with me
Someday this place is going to burn
Is your whole life in the waiting
Someday their heads are going to turn and they'll realize
You're missing
We are there
The lyrics in Matthew Good's song "11" seem to speak to the possibility of renewal and change. The opening line "You will come back within yourself" suggests a journey within oneself to discover something. It could be that this journey is related to artistic expression, as Good sings "You can be art when we melt." This line seems to set up the idea that something new can be created through the melting together of two things, whether that be two people or two ideas.
As the song progresses, Good sings "Someday this place it going to burn." This line could represent a sense of urgency or desperation to make a change before something destructive happens. He then asks "Is your whole life in there waiting?" suggesting that perhaps the listener is stuck in a cycle of waiting and not taking action to make their life better. Good seems to be urging the listener to take control of their life and not wait for someone else to do it for them.
The chorus repeats the lines "You will come back" and "And I will know what this was for." This repetition reinforces the idea of renewal and change, that by leaving something behind and embarking on a journey within oneself, one can find a new purpose or inspiration. The song ends with the line "You're missing, we are there" which could suggest that the listener is missing out on something and that by taking control of their life, they can find what they are missing.
Line by Line Meaning
You will come back within yourself
You will eventually reconnect with your true self
You can be art when we melt
When we come together, we create something beautiful and unique
And I will know what you were for
I will understand your purpose and meaning in my life
I say we're leaving
I suggest that we move on from this place or situation
There ain't nothing here at all
There is nothing significant or worthwhile in this present situation
Another day, a week, the mall
Time passes by in meaningless activities
And baby if I was in demand
If I was popular or in high demand
You would be mine
You would belong to me or be with me
Someday this place it going to burn
Eventually, this place will face destruction or chaos
Is your whole life in there waiting?
Is your entire existence waiting for something to happen?
Someday your head is going to turn and you'll realize
At some point, you will have a realization or change of perspective
I'm missing, do you realize?
You will miss me or my presence in your life
Convince yourself you can stay alive
You try to convince yourself that you can endure or survive
And wait for me
And patiently wait for my return
And I will know what this was for
I will understand the purpose or reason behind our separation
Another month, a year that's all
More time will pass by but not enough will change
So you can tell them I'm coming
You can inform others that I am returning
And hell's coming with me
My return will bring chaos or backlash
Someday this place is going to burn
This place will face destruction, chaos or turmoil eventually
Is your whole life in the waiting
Is your entire existence just waiting for something to happen?
Someday their heads are going to turn and they'll realize
At some point, others will realize what they have lost
You're missing
They will realize that you are not with them anymore
We are there
We are present through it all
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE GENN, MATTHEW GOOD
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