Matthew was born in Fort Ord, California, U.S. He was educated at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the Orange County High School of the Arts. He made his musical theater debut on Broadway in the musical version of Footloose, followed by a revival of the Rocky Horror Show in 1999.
His big break came when he landed the role of Link Larkin in the Broadway production of John Waters' Hairspray. After performing in the role for some time, he started working in television, guest starring on shows such as "Hack" and "Sex and the City". He also had small roles in films such as Marci X, Encino Man, Primary Colors, and Simply Funk. He followed up by performing the role of Sir Harry in the ABC-TV production of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Tracey Ullman and Carol Burnett.
Morrison recently changed gears, playing the role of Fabrizio Nacarelli in Adam Guettel's The Light in the Piazza. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance. He left the show September 1, 2005.
Morrison joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns as Adam Munson on October 24, 2006, but left abruptly soon after due to a "scheduling conflict," last airing on the soap on November 27.
Morrison appeared in a benefit performance celebrating Andrew Lippa, and the 25th Anniversary of the performing troupe 'The Kids Next Door' at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa in December 2006. The performance benefited The California Conservatory of the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization focusing on pre-professional training for young students, grades six through twelve, in Orange County.
He earned a Drama Desk Nomination for his role in the Off Broadway show 10 Million Miles which ran at the Atlantic Theater Company in 2007. That same year he appeared in two films: Dan in Real Life and Music and Lyrics.
He recently finished starring in the Lincoln Center production of South Pacific as Lt. Cable. After leaving "South Pacific," Morrison was cast as "Will Schuester" in the FOX television series Glee, which debuted on May 19, 2009. His role is that of a high school Spanish teacher who takes on the role of restoring the school's glee club to its former glory. The show has been a commercial and critical success, garnering good ratings as well as a Golden Globe nomination for Morrison (Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy).
Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
Matthew Morrison Lyrics
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When your secrets all found out
When your troubles take to mounting
When the map you have leads you to doubt
When there's no information
And the compass turns, yeah to nowhere you know well
Just let your soul be your pilot
He'll guide you well
When the doctor failed to heal you
When no medicine chest can make you well
When no counsel leads to comfort (leads to comfort)
When there are no more lies they can tell
No more useless information and the compass spins
The compass spins between heaven and hell
Just let your soul be your pilot
Let your soul guide you
He'll guide you well
And your eyes turn towards the window pane
To the lights upon the hill
The distance seems so strange to you now
And the dark room seems so still
Let your pain be my sorrow
Let your tears be my tears too
Let your courage be my model
That the north you find will still be true
Oh, when there's no more information
And the compass turns, the compass turns
To nowhere that you know well
Let your soul be your pilot
Let your soul guide you
Let your soul guide you
Let your soul guide you upon your way
(Let your soul guide you)
Let your soul
When your down, let it come to you
Let your soul guide you
Let your soul guide you
Be your guidance, yeah
When your secret all found out
Let your soul guide you
Let your soul
When there's no
Affirmation, let your soul, let your soul
The lyrics to Matthew Morrison's song "Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" are a call to trust your inner voice during difficult times. The verse talks about the feeling of being lost and having no direction to turn towards. In these moments, the compass may not provide a clear guide, but one can rely on their soul to navigate through the uncertainty. The chorus reinforces the idea that our soul can serve as a guide, leading us towards truth and clarity. The last verse speaks to the universality of struggle, as the singer offers to share in the burden of pain and tears so that the listener may find strength in their journey.
The central message of this song is one of hope and reliance on oneself. It is easy to feel lost and unsure in difficult times, but the song suggests that our soul can guide us towards the light. The metaphor of the compass turning to nowhere shows the futility of relying solely on outward direction, and encourages the listener to turn inwards for guidance. Morrison's voice is emotive and draws the listener towards the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and they're counting
When you are sad and others are taking note of it
When your secrets all found out
When all of your hidden truths have been discovered
When your troubles take to mounting
When your problems are piling up
When the map you have leads you to doubt
When the plan you had is causing you uncertainty
When there's no information
When there are no details available
And the compass turns, yeah to nowhere you know well
And the guidance you have is leading you to unfamiliar territory
When the doctor failed to heal you
When medical professionals are not able to cure you
When no medicine chest can make you well
When no medicinal remedies can make you feel better
When no counsel leads to comfort (leads to comfort)
When no advice provides relief from your pain
When there are no more lies they can tell
When you have heard all the false statements that people can make
No more useless information and the compass spins
No additional facts presented and the guidance you have is unreliable
The compass spins between heaven and hell
The guidance you have is leading you on a problematic path
And your eyes turn towards the window pane
And you gaze outside of the window
To the lights upon the hill
To the luminous objects atop the hill
The distance seems so strange to you now
The far off location appears unfamiliar to you at this moment
And the dark room seems so still
And the dimly lit room is especially quiet
Let your pain be my sorrow
Let me share in the hurt you feel
Let your tears be my tears too
Let me empathize with you by shedding tears alongside you
Let your courage be my model
Let me look to your bravery as an example to follow
That the north you find will still be true
So that the direction you choose to go will remain correct
Oh, when there's no more information
Oh, when there are no longer any facts
And the compass turns, the compass turns
And the guidance you have is leading you astray
To nowhere that you know well
To a place you have never been before
Let your soul guide you upon your way
Use your inner voice to direct you
When your down, let it come to you
When you are feeling low, allow your intuition to surface
Be your guidance, yeah
Be your own source of instruction and inspiration
Let your soul
Listen to your inner self
When your secrets all found out
When all of your private information has been revealed
Let your soul guide you
Use your inner voice to lead you
When there's no affirmation, let your soul, let your soul
When there is no external support or confirmation, trust your intuition
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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