1) A musician act… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Young may refer to one of several artists:
1) A musician active in the 1980s, performing electronica and eclectic music, including an album of drum machines and hammered dulcimer.
2) A singer/songwriter performing primarily on the Rennaissance Faire and Celtic Festival circuit. Often booked under the name "The Pride of Ireland", his albums are released under his own name.
3) Matt Young is the founder, member bassist and lead vocalist of British metal band HeKz. In 2008 he founded side project Captain Loveguns with brother Danny Young, Robby Miller & Fergus Shipman. Having developed a keen interest in music business, Matt co-founded independent rock & metal label Metal Dwarf Music in September 2010 with Kris Leech.
Loveblind
Matthew Young Lyrics
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rose to the glass
anything you ask
love is the currency of paying in advance
I guess I should have known
you were looking for a one night feature
a little red lipstick on my collar for the keeping
your place or mine or do we kick it in the backseat
the way you smile
and how you do it
you got me to think that you were into it
ooh
loving you
is a bad idea
rose to declass
anything you ask
love is the currency of paying in advance
you were my girl
for the moment
I guess I should've known it
you were my girl
for the moment
rose to declare
anything you ask
love is the currency of paying in advance
loveblind
perfect complaints
you got me all the time
you were my girl
for the moment
I guess I should've known it
you were my girl
The lyrics of Matthew Young's song Loveblind talk about a destructive relationship where the singer is fully aware that he's falling for someone who isn't really interested in a long-term commitment. The opening lines "rose to the glass, anything you ask, love is the currency of paying in advance" imply that love can come at a cost, and while the singer is willing to pay it upfront, he's also aware of the possible repercussions. The lines "you were looking for a one night feature, little red lipstick on my collar for the keeping" suggest that the other person is only interested in a temporary fling and is playful about cheating on him. The singer asks, "your place or mine or do we kick it in the backseat?" implying that he is open to a casual hookup but also sounds unsure of what's happening.
The line "loving you is a bad idea" is the crux of the song, as the singer is confused about his feelings and recognizes that he could get hurt. The repeated verse "you were my girl for the moment, I guess I should've known it" is a melancholic reflection on how he allowed himself to fall for someone who was never his in the first place. The song's title 'Loveblind' emphasizes the concept of reckless and irrational decision-making in the name of love. The song ends with the lines "perfect complaints, you got me all the time, you were my girl for the moment, I guess I should've known it," suggesting that he has both perfected the art of loving someone and regrets it because he had done so in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
loveblind...
The state of being blind to the realities of love and infatuation.
rose to the glass
Raised up to the occasion or opportunity.
anything you ask
Willingness to do whatever it takes to keep the other person satisfied in the relationship.
love is the currency of paying in advance
Love requires an investment in return for future fulfillment.
I guess I should have known
Having a sense of regret that you should have seen the warning signs earlier.
you were looking for a one night feature
The other person was only interested in a short-term, physical relationship.
a little red lipstick on my collar for the keeping
A sign of a physical encounter between two people.
your place or mine or do we kick it in the backseat
Discussing different locations or scenarios for a physical encounter.
I wanna know
Expressing a desire for more information or clarity.
the way you smile
Appreciating and admiring a person's physical features.
and how you do it
Showing interest in the details and intricacies of the person's behavior.
you got me to think that you were into it
Believing that the other person was genuinely interested and engaged in the relationship.
ooh
An expression of emotion or excitement.
loving you
The act of being in love with another person.
is a bad idea
Realizing that being in love with the other person is not a wise decision or choice.
rose to declass
Moved down a level or grade, often indicating a decline in status or status of the relationship.
you were my girl
Affirming the relationship status and commitment to the other person.
for the moment
Acknowledging that the relationship is temporary or fleeting.
rose to declare
Moved up a level or grade, often indicating an increase in status or status of the relationship.
loveblind
Still being blind to the realities of love and infatuation, despite the negative consequences that have arisen.
perfect complaints
Not being satisfied with the relationship despite it outwardly appearing perfect, indicating a potential deeper issue.
you got me all the time
Being constantly on one's mind and thoughts.
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.