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
Near Fantastica
Matthew Good Lyrics
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We are buried in the Earth because we can't beat gravity
You are still here and so made to figure
You are an important part o the computer
Born of the sea, blink
The sea is dead
Falls out of me these sockets in my head
Drowning while they're telling you it's been alright
Dream the dream of your attrition
The nameless name of your condition
It will be needing you a little while longer
You are an important part of the computer
After this mission it will let you go
Help you to forget everything and everyone you know
In a world of captains baby, ship of fools
Don't you know they're lying when they're telling you it's been all right?
The lyrics of "Near Fantastica" by Matthew Good are quite complex, with several layers of meanings. The song begins with the line "The pink pills are for our sanity," which suggests that the singer is taking medication to maintain their mental health. This could be related to the line that follows, "We are buried in the Earth because we can’t beat gravity," which seems to suggest a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from the pressures of modern life. The singer then says, "You are still here and so made to figure, you are an important part of the computer," which could be interpreted as a statement about the interconnectedness of humanity in the digital age.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with the lines "Born of the sea, blink, the sea is dead, falls out of me these sockets in my head." This could be interpreted as a statement about the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence. The line "Everyone's a captain baby, ship of fools, drowning while they're telling you it's been alright," suggests that we are all responsible for our own lives and yet are often led astray by those who claim to have our best interests at heart.
The second verse continues with the themes of the first, with the lines "Dream the dream of your attrition, the nameless name of your condition, it will be needing you a little while longer, you are an important part of the computer." This seems to suggest that we all have a role to play in the larger scheme of things, whether we know it or not. The final lines, "After this mission it will let you go, help you to forget everything and everyone you know, in a world of captains baby, ship of fools, don't you know they're lying when they're telling you it's been all right?" could be interpreted as a cautionary tale about relinquishing control over our lives to others and being wary of those who claim to have all the answers.
Line by Line Meaning
The pink pills are for our sanity
We take pink pills to maintain our mental health
We are buried in the Earth because we can't beat gravity
Without gravity, we would float off into space. Hence, we are buried in Earth to stay grounded
You are still here and so made to figure
You are alive and you are here to solve problems
You are an important part of the computer
You are significant to the world as similar to how a computer component matters in a computer
Born of the sea, blink
You were created by the universe in a flash, just like a blink of an eye
The sea is dead
The universe in which we live in is lifeless
Falls out of me these sockets in my head
Tears roll down my face
Everyone's a captain baby, ship of fools
Everyone thinks they're in control, but in reality, we are all lost and sailing our ship of life aimlessly
Drowning while they're telling you it's been alright
People are struggling and drowning in their own problems while others try to convince them that everything is okay
Dream the dream of your attrition
Dream of your own demise
The nameless name of your condition
Your suffering and condition are often hard to describe or understand
It will be needing you a little while longer
Your life has a purpose and you are needed for a little while longer
After this mission it will let you go
After completing your mission in life, you will be set free in your demise
Help you to forget everything and everyone you know
In death, you will forget everything and everyone you have known
Don't you know they're lying when they're telling you it's been all right?
People who say that everything is okay are often lying to themselves and to others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW GOOD
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Benksy
used to listen to this as a teenager & had no idea how rare an album like avalanche really was
Kellee Jean
@Merpus Derpulan that comment is everything 😉😂❤️
Kellee Jean
Anyone who ‘was’ listening ...still is. This is the music that embeds in your soul until you’re on your deathbed. Prob be requested at your funeral too, or is it just me..? 😉💖‼️
Chad Cassidy
Hope you're still listening
Edward M. Yang
Great song from a fantastic album. Weapon and In a World Called Catastrophe are my other favorites. Glad to hear Matt Good and how he emerged from his personal struggles. He's indeed blessed with a rare talent.
sevengem
Damn, this album punches me in the gut, every time.
Ontario Bitcoin
@megalomaniac She is looking down on you. And proud of you I’m sure. This life is not all there is.
Side note, every MG fan I know is a person of depth and taste and quality of character💙
megalomaniac
I feel the exact same way. The album was what was in my discman when I found out my mom had cancer, so it literally feels like a punch to the gut
macalauresmuse
Gorgeous song. I found this completely by accident, looking for some other song. I'd never heard of Matthew Good before, happy I found this.
Chad Cassidy
I'd have to agree with Dallas here. Check out his 7 solo albums that have followed Avalanche as well