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
Via Dolorosa
Matthew Good Lyrics
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Turn the tap on, stand there, watch it panic
Via Dolorosa
Wait 'til I get my head on
Wait 'til I get my head on straight
Wait 'til I get my head on
Wait 'til I get my crown on straight
Wait 'til you get your head on straight
There's a tiger in your cage
Now go to sleep
Something's coming you don't know yet
But it's sorry
Via Dolorosa
Wait 'til I get my head on
Wait 'til I get my head on straight
Wait 'til I get my head on
Wait 'til I get my crown on
Wait 'til I get my head on
Wait 'til I get my cross on straight
Wait 'til you get your head on
Wait 'til you get your head on straight
The lyrics of Matthew Good's song Via Dolorosa are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a theme of inner turmoil and emotional struggle. The song opens with the image of a spider in the kitchen sink, and the singer turns on the tap to watch it panic. This could symbolize a sense of powerlessness, as the singer takes pleasure in the suffering of a small, insignificant creature. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wait 'til I get my head on straight," suggesting that the singer is currently lost or confused, but hopes to find clarity in the future.
The second verse introduces the idea of a tiger in a cage, which could represent something wild and untamed within the singer. They tell themselves to "go to sleep" as if to suppress this inner turmoil, but acknowledge that "something's coming you don't know yet." The phrase "Via Dolorosa" is repeated throughout the song, which is Latin for "way of sorrow" and refers to the path that Jesus walked on his way to his crucifixion.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggles of the human condition and the hope for clarity and resolution in a difficult journey.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a spider in the kitchen sink
Life has its unavoidable moments of panic and chaos
Turn the tap on, stand there, watch it panic
Sometimes we create our own chaos and take a passive role in watching it unfold
Via Dolorosa
The path of suffering and pain
Wait 'til I get my head on
I need time to sort out my thoughts and priorities
Wait 'til I get my head on straight
I need to focus and find clarity before I can move forward
Wait 'til I get my crown on straight
I need to establish my own sense of power and control before I can succeed
Wait 'til you get your head on straight
You need to find your own inner strength and direction before we can face our shared struggles
There's a tiger in your cage
We all have our own demons to contend with
Now go to sleep
There is peace to be found in surrendering to the forces we cannot control
Something's coming you don't know yet
The unknown can be terrifying, but it can also bring new opportunities
But it's sorry
Even the most difficult challenges can bring growth and learning if we approach them with compassion and humility
Wait 'til I get my cross on straight
I need to find my own sense of faith and purpose before I can find peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Matthew Fredrick Robert Good
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