Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the Matthew Good Band, which was disbanded in 2002. His solo career has met with continued success, with the release of Avalanche on March 4, 2003. He followed that up on June 15, 2004 with White Light Rock and Roll Review, and on September 20, 2005 with In a Coma, a best-of documenting his musical career from 1995-2005. On July 31, 2007, he released his third album, entitled Hospital Music. The album consisted of 15 tracks, and is a deviation from the other albums in that this album is completely personal. Matthew Good's fourth album came out on October 6, 2009 and was entitled "Vancouver". The album, is a concept album and deals with Good's reflections of his hometown of Vancouver, and won him Best Rock Album at the Junos. Good also released a live album in the autumn of 2008. It contained live recordings from his concert at Massey Hall in Toronto on May 29, 2008. Lights of Endangered Species, released May 31, 2011, was Good's fifth studio album and was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.

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

Little Terror
Matthew Good Lyrics

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Little terror
Pack your stars
Here's a big wind for your sails
From the motherland
Little terror sings the company song
Here's a big hand to move you along
From the motherland
Mother

Your son he's a bad boy

Mostly a bad boy
But he's the one

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Terror" by Matthew Good showcases a complex relationship between a mother and her son, who is described as a "bad boy." The lyrics paint a picture of a young man who has a rebellious spirit and is not afraid to take risks. The mother seems to be torn between wanting her son to succeed and fearing for his safety. The phrase "Little terror" could be interpreted as both loving and mocking, emphasizing the son's untamed nature. The line "Pack your stars" could symbolize the son's potential for greatness, or perhaps his recklessness.

The song suggests that the motherland itself is complicit in the son's behavior. The company song that the "little terror" sings could represent corporate power or societal expectations that pressure individuals into conformity. The mother's conflicted feelings about her son reveal deeper societal concerns about the lack of support for unconventional ways of life. The song concludes with a poignant line that despite his troubles, "he's the one," highlighting the mother's unconditional love for her son, flaws and all.

Line by Line Meaning

Little terror
Referring to a young troublemaker

Pack your stars
Prepare to leave and take your possessions with you

Here's a big wind for your sails
You'll have a strong push forward, towards your destination

From the motherland
This push comes from the country of your origin

Little terror sings the company song
Despite the trouble caused, the young one follows the rules and norms set by the company or society

Here's a big hand to move you along
An extra push or help to continue moving forward in life

From the motherland
Again, the push or help comes from the place of origin

Mother
Addressing the mother figure of the young one

Your son he's a bad boy
Acknowledging the mother that her child is a troublemaker

Mostly a bad boy
Emphasizing that the child's actions and behavior lean toward the negative

But he's the one
Despite his shortcomings, the child is still special and important in his/her mother's eyes