After the breakup, Matthew Good continued to release music as a solo artist.
Under The Influence
Matthew Good Band Lyrics
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Slipping through the heaven\'s
Like a 747
Everyone left down below
Locked in a house of my invention
Learning the don\'t of fire prevention
If I roast marshmallows over their bodies
Just want to be like we used to
Under the influence
Just want to see like we used to
Under the influence
Under the influence
I dreamed I was a white tip
Slipping through the pacific
My heart for a shipwreck
And your legs left down below
Some things they come
All things they go
There ain't nothing like exploding
if you've got something to explode
Something
Just want to be like we used to
Under the influence
Just want to see like we used to
Under the influence
Under the influence
Just want to be like we used to
Under the influence
Just want to see like we used to
Under the influence
Under the in... (oh oh)
Under the in... (oh oh)
(oh)
The lyrics of the song "Under The Influence" by Matthew Good Band are filled with metaphors and deep meanings. The singer wishes to escape from reality and become a pigeon, free and flying in the heavens like an airplane. The dreamy and surreal atmosphere continues with the idea of being locked in a house of his own invention, learning the don'ts of fire prevention. The dark and macabre question, "If I roast marshmallows over their bodies, do you think God will still find their souls?" describes a desire for revenge and a lack of empathy. The overall theme of the first verse is escapism and the desire to be free from the constraints of modern society.
The second verse continues the theme of escapism with the dream of being a white tip, a type of shark, and slipping through the Pacific Ocean. The line "My heart for a shipwreck, and your legs left down below" represents the dangers of relationships and their consequences. The last line of the verse, "There ain't nothing like exploding if you've got something to explode," could be interpreted as a desire for passion and intensity in life. The chorus repeats the desire to go back to the past and be under the influence of something, either drugs or simply the freedom of youth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Under The Influence" depict a longing for freedom, a lack of empathy, and a desire for intense experiences. The metaphors used in the song are rich and describe a dreamy and surreal world, contrasting with the dark themes of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I was a pigeon
I wish I could fly away without any worries
Slipping through the heaven's
Fully enjoying the freedom in the sky
Like a 747
Flying confidently like a big airplane
Everyone left down below
Leaving everything behind and escaping
Locked in a house of my invention
Imagining oneself as an inventor, creating a place of solitude
Learning the don't of fire prevention
Acquiring knowledge by understanding the consequences when things go wrong
If I roast marshmallows over their bodies
Questioning the idea of an afterlife and ways to honor the dead
Do you think god will still find their souls?
Wondering if there is any possibility of redemption after death
Just want to be like we used to
Longing for the past and missing the way things were
Under the influence
Desiring to escape or bring back a feeling of euphoria and carefree attitude through drugs/alcohol
Just want to see like we used to
Wanting to get a glimpse of the world with a particular perspective that cannot be achieved without help
I dreamed I was a white tip
Dreaming about being a fearsome predator that represents the ultimate power and grace
Slipping through the pacific
Navigating through the vast and calm waters of the ocean
My heart for a shipwreck
Risking everything for a thrilling adventure
And your legs left down below
Being left behind by a loved one who is not up for the journey
Some things they come
The unpredictability and fleeting nature of life and its experiences
All things they go
Accepting that everything is temporary and nothing lasts forever
There ain't nothing like exploding
Experiencing something that makes one feel alive and excited
if you've got something to explode
If one has something to live for, then they should take a chance and seize the moment
Just want to be like we used to
Longing for the past and missing the way things were
Under the influence
Desiring to escape or bring back a feeling of euphoria and carefree attitude through drugs/alcohol
Just want to see like we used to
Wanting to get a glimpse of the world with a particular perspective that cannot be achieved without help
Under the influence
Desiring to escape or bring back a feeling of euphoria and carefree attitude through drugs/alcohol
Under the in... (oh oh)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the strong desire to escape and go back to the past
Under the in... (oh oh)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the strong desire to escape and go back to the past
(oh)
A vocalization that does not carry any significant meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE GENN, IAN BROWNE, MATTHEW GOOD, RICH PRISKE
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@LadySwank20
This album takes me somewhere else... all of his albums, actually. His music is like nothing else out there - nothing.
@adott55
Jennifer Andrews im sorry I tuned out for so long. He's amazing, a national treasure. I've had my first Matt good night in years. It was good. Very good.
@Hugh_Jas
One of my favourite songs of all time. It's been a while, but I still lose myself a little bit listening to it...
@ClemmyHunter
my fav off this album
@N3ky0
My d!ad's favourite MGB song
@ClemmyHunter
this complete album is a introverted journey. Listening to it helps with my BiPolar coaster ride
@cpnstbn1266
Me too. Interesting how we relate with the same mental illness
@backfru
Yep me too
I'm sad. Boo hoo
What are you wearing?
@ClemmyHunter
This album really connects, in a sad way
@rustydog1368
awsome