Matthew Good Band was an alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Colu… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Good Band was an alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, active from 1995 until 2002. During their career, they released 4 LPs (Last of the Ghetto Astronauts, Underdogs, Beautiful Midnight and The Audio of Being) as well as 3 EPs (Lo-Fi B-Sides, Raygun and Loser Anthems). At the time the band broke up, it was composed of guitarist and vocalist Matthew Good, drummer Ian Browne, guitarist/keyboardist Dave Genn and bassist Rich Priske (Priske had replaced original bassist Geoff Lloyd).

After the breakup, Matthew Good continued to release music as a solo artist.

The Fall Of Man
Matthew Good Band Lyrics

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You pray for the sheep
I get closer to hell
I stand on the hill
And then I run down
I look in your eyes
You look for your price
You beg me to stop
But I was never that nice

Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind
We'll stick to the plan
The fall of man

You pray for the sheep
Look forward to hell
Go live on the hill
No one comes down
I look in your eyes
You look for some teeth
Like nickels at night
Left under the sheets
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind
We'll stick to the plan
The fall of man

What you don't know won't kill you
What you don't know won't kill you
What you don't know won't kill you

What you don't know
What you don't know won't kill you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matthew Good Band's song The Fall Of Man appear to be a commentary on the hypocrisy of religious zealotry and the potential dangers of blind faith. The opening lines, "You pray for the sheep, I get closer to hell," create a juxtaposition between the two opposing forces: the devout and the non-believer. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer sees through the facade of religiosity and recognizes the potential pitfalls of organized religion.

The second verse speaks to the singer's disdain for the idea of a "chosen people" and the entitlement that often accompanies the notion. Lines such as "You look for some teeth like nickels at night, left under the sheets" suggest that the singer sees the followers of this faith as grasping for material wealth and privilege, rather than seeking enlightenment or spirituality.

Throughout the song, the singer reiterates the phrase "Never did mind about the little things" which could be interpreted as a nod to the idea that many people who are fixated on religious dogma ignore the smaller, more compassionate aspects of life in favor of strict adherence to rules and rituals. The final lines, "What you don't know won't kill you," could be seen as a warning against ignorance and a call to seek knowledge and understanding in all aspects of life, both spiritual and secular.

Line by Line Meaning

You pray for the sheep
You hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

I get closer to hell
I am taking risks that may lead to consequences in the future

I stand on the hill
I am in a position of power and control

And then I run down
But I eventually lose control and fall from grace

I look in your eyes
I see the fear and desperation in your soul

You look for your price
You're willing to do anything for money

You beg me to stop
You plead for mercy, but I show no compassion

But I was never that nice
I'm not a kind or generous person

Never did mind about the little things
I don't care about the small details or consequences

We'll stick to the plan
We'll follow our strategy, no matter what

The fall of man
Our downfall is inevitable