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

Put Out Your Lights
Matthew Good Lyrics

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Put out your lights
You're taken over
Sit on your hands for the new national anthem
It sounds a lot like shit but it goes on and on
Put out your lights
The waiting's over
Sit on your hands for the new national anthem
It sounds a lot like shit but it goes on and on

Overall Meaning

Matthew Good's song Put Out Your Lights seems to be a commentary on the current state of society, where people are becoming increasingly complacent and apathetic. The lyrics "Put out your lights, you're taken over" suggest that people are giving up their power and control, and allowing external forces to take over. The phrase "sit on your hands" implies a sense of inaction and passivity, as people are not taking action or standing up for what they believe in.

The line "new national anthem" could be interpreted as a sarcastic reference to the current state of politics or society, where there is a lack of unity and shared values. The fact that the anthem "sounds a lot like shit" suggests that the singer is not impressed with the current state of affairs.

Overall, the song seems to point towards a need for people to take action and stand up for what they believe in - to not sit back and let external forces take control. It is a call to arms for individuals to become more involved and active in shaping their society.

Line by Line Meaning

Put out your lights
Please stop shining your light and let the darkness take over

You're taken over
You have lost all control and are now being controlled by something else

Sit on your hands for the new national anthem
Do not take action or raise your hands to participate in this new anthem, instead passively observe

It sounds a lot like shit but it goes on and on
Although it may not be pleasant, this anthem will continue without end regardless of its quality

The waiting's over
The anticipation is over, it is time to accept and observe what is to come

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