It was during his first year of college, that Matthew began playing guitar and writing songs. By Matthew's senior year, he was playing at every venue imaginable, from Fraternity houses to churches, and youth groups.
He signed an exclusive songwriting deal only a week after graduating and making the move to Nashville. His songs have been recorded by various artists including Rachel Lampa's most recent single, "Savior Song," which was Matthew's first top-5 song as a writer. Some other highlights were having songs placed on the platinum selling WoW 2002 project and also having his song, "Heart of Every Man recorded for the World Youth Day 2000 official soundtrack.
Matthew continued pursuing his dream of singing his own songs. Matthew had the opportunity to travel to universities across the country, and quickly began building up a steady following. With the help of Word Music and Extreme Writers Group, Matthew recorded an independent CD called, "Sellout," which caught the attention of Universal South Records.
Since signing with Universal South, He has released several albums, starting with "Happy" in 2003, "History" in 2005, and "Something to Say" in 2007; along with the re-release of Sellout in 2006. The Forgiveness Songfacts reports that West's fifth album, "Into the Light," is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2012.
History
Matthew West Lyrics
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And all you can see is everything you wish you could take back
All your mistakes, a world of regrets
All of those moments you would rather forget
I know it's hard to believe
Let me refresh your memory
[Chorus:]
And history is miles away
So leave it all behind you
Let it always remind you of the day
The day that love made history
You know you can't stay right where you fell
The hardest part is forgiving yourself
But let's take a walk into today
And don't let your past get in the way
[Repeat chorus]
Would you believe that you are history
In the making, in the making
Every choice that you are making
Every step that you are taking
Every chain that you are breaking
History is in the making
Every word that you are saying
Every prayer that you are praying
Every chain that you are breaking
History is in the making
History is in the making
History is in the making
Matthew West's "History" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has been weighed down by regret and the burden of past mistakes. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the heavy weight of their regrets and how it feels like they are constantly being reminded of the things they wish they could take back. However, the chorus reminds us that yesterday is history and no matter how far away it may seem, it's important to leave it behind and let it serve as a reminder of the day that love made history.
The second verse encourages the listener to take a step forward and not let their past mistakes hinder their future. Forgiving oneself can be a difficult task, but it's important to remember that we are all in the process of making history with every decision we make, every step we take, and every chain that we break. The bridge emphasizes this idea by declaring that we are history in the making with every word we speak and every prayer we offer.
Overall, "History" is a song that offers a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who has struggled with regret and the weight of past mistakes. It encourages us to look forward and realize that we have the power to make history with every choice we make.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a bad day, you've been looking back
You had a rough day and are dwelling on past events
And all you can see is everything you wish you could take back
You are fixated on your mistakes and regrets
All your mistakes, a world of regrets
You have made many errors and feel burdened by regrets
All of those moments you would rather forget
You have experiences that you wish you could erase from your mind
I know it's hard to believe
It may be difficult to accept what comes next
Let me refresh your memory
Allow me to remind you of something important
[Chorus:] Yesterday is history
The past is behind us
And history is miles away
The events that have already occurred are far removed from the present
So leave it all behind you
Don't hold onto the past; move forward
Let it always remind you of the day
Remember the moment when everything changed
The day that love made history
The day that love had a significant impact
You know you can't stay right where you fell
You can't remain in a negative state; you must move on
The hardest part is forgiving yourself
It can be difficult to forgive oneself for past mistakes
But let's take a walk into today
Let's focus on the present
And don't let your past get in the way
Don't allow past events to block your path
[Repeat chorus]
The chorus is repeated
Would you believe that you are history
Did you know that you are part of history?
In the making, in the making
You are actively creating history with every decision and action
Every choice that you are making
Your decisions contribute to history's progression
Every step that you are taking
Your movements signify change in history
Every chain that you are breaking
You are a force for positive change
History is in the making
Your actions impact the future
Every word that you are saying
Your words can influence history
Every prayer that you are praying
Your prayers can have a significant impact
Every chain that you are breaking
You are a catalyst for progress
History is in the making
The present has the potential to shape the future
History is in the making
The present has the potential to shape the future
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW WEST, MATTHEW JOSEPH WEST
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