After the breakup, Matthew Good continued to release music as a solo artist.
I The Throw Away
Matthew Good Band Lyrics
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A Killing machine
Your baby\'s going to die
Ma, your baby\'s coming home
Your know they put a man on the moon
Simply to prove that we all need some place to go
Where we\'re not known
And to a lesser degree
I can recall breathing easy
But the deficit rolls
Built up I suppose
Picking up the pieces
Of another fucked up reason
For selling off some freedom
That was never free
Never absolutely
Never absolutely
Made a mess out of me
A killing machine
Sometimes when I need them
If I look hard enough to see them I can find my feet
'Cause I push against gravity
In and out of having them
Been led by defeat
So one more time\'s all I\'ll need
The lyrics of Matthew Good Band's song "The Throw Away" are poetic and thought-provoking. The opening lines "Made a man out of me, a killing machine, your baby's going to die, Ma, your baby's coming home" signify a transformation from innocence to violence, possibly referring to the impact of war on soldiers. The next lines "You know they put a man on the moon, simply to prove that we all need some place to go, where we're not known, where we're not" make a deep statement about the human need for exploration and isolation.
The subsequent lines "And to a lesser degree, I can recall breathing easy, but the deficit rolls, built up I suppose" suggest a conflict between moments of ease and a growing sense of debt or responsibility, possibly hinting at societal or personal pressures. The chorus "Picking up the pieces of another fucked up reason for selling off some freedom that was never free, never absolutely" emphasizes the struggles of dealing with the aftermath of negative choices and consequences that may be out of one's control.
Overall, "The Throw Away" is a complex and metaphorical song that acknowledges the harsh realities of life while also highlighting the search for meaning and purpose. It speaks to the struggles of personal identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Made a man out of me
I have been transformed into a mature, responsible person
A Killing machine
I have become extremely effective or efficient in a certain area or skill
Your baby's going to die
The consequences of your actions will lead to negative outcomes for those you care about
Ma, your baby's coming home
I am returning home having learned valuable lessons and grown as a person
Your know they put a man on the moon
The achievement of the seemingly impossible proves that we humans need a sense of purpose and direction, a place to aspire towards
Simply to prove that we all need some place to go
Human beings require direction and purpose, an ultimate goal or destination as motivation
Where we're not known
A desire for an environment where one is not subject to scrutiny or judgement
Where we're not
Anonymity and freedom from social expectations is a common desire
And to a lesser degree
This thought is less significant or important
I can recall breathing easy
I remember a time when life was less stressful or worrisome
But the deficit rolls
The consequences of past events accumulate and become harder to manage over time
Built up I suppose
This has been a gradual process and not something that happened all at once
Picking up the pieces
Trying to repair the damage caused by a negative event
Of another fucked up reason
A terrible or misguided cause or justification
For selling off some freedom
Giving up personal liberties in exchange for some perceived benefit
That was never free
There is always a cost associated with any freedom or privilege
Never absolutely
Nothing is completely free or without cost
Made a mess out of me
I have become a chaotic or unstable person
Sometimes when I need them
There are occasions where I require outside help or support
If I look hard enough to see them I can find my feet
With effort, I can regain my footing and regain a sense of stability or balance
'Cause I push against gravity
I work hard to overcome challenges or obstacles
In and out of having them
I sometimes lose my drive or motivation
Been led by defeat
I have allowed past failures to control my future actions or decisions
So one more time's all I'll need
I am confident that with one more attempt or opportunity, I will succeed in my goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW GOOD
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B
The spelling mistakes in the lyrics are charming. Love this song. Thanks for posting this 10 years ago.
BlackHelix
I know this probably isn't the best place for this comment but... thanx a lot for posting all these songs and videos. Matthew Good is an incredible artist and you are great fan. I hope nothing you post get affected by the stupid copywrite shit going around lately. Keep doing what you're doing and making people happy.
Luke Murphy
awesome!
emilyrl
One more time's all I'll need