Over 2 million fans follow his band on social media. The temptation to use that influence for self-promotion, for vanity, or for profit, is a great burden to anyone blessed with even an ounce of fame. But MATTY MULLINS is putting his unique gift as a singer, songwriter, youth culture ambassador and relatable public figure to work for a purpose much higher than himself.
The powerful frontman whose motivational metalcore commands the crowds at prestigious festivals like Riot Fest (US), Download (UK) and Soundwave (Australia) has crafted a debut solo album harnessing melody, harmony, top-tier pop grooves with a heartfelt, worshipful devotion to his Christian faith. The electrifyingly diverse 11-song record explores a different side of the multitalented singer, as it hearkens even further back than his most cherished heavy music influences like Blindside or Underoath, to the Christian Contemporary rock and pop his mother took him to see as a kid.
“I’m super thankful for everything I’ve gotten to do in Memphis May Fire and everything we’ve done as a band,” Mullins explains. “The musical opportunities for me to share my message came from metalcore and heavier stuff like that. I love playing heavy music; I think I always will. But as long as I’ve been in music, I’ve wanted to make a record like this, too.”
Mullins cites familiar Christian Contemporary Music touchstones like Australian pop-rockers The Newsboys; Grammy winners Audio Adrenaline; multiplatinum hit-makers MercyMe; and 40-year-strong hard rockers Petra. These CCM groups shaped his early childhood, setting the stage for when harder edged sounds would enthrall him as a teenager. His solo album – simply entitled Matty Mullins – shares a deep fellowship with those roots.
“DC Talk is one of the greatest groups of all time,” the singer declares enthusiastically. “I love Tenth Avenue North. I love everything Toby Mac does. And I have so much respect for singers like Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman; musicians who put so much positivity out there.”
From a songwriting and production standpoint, Matty Mullins solo work is refreshingly modern, yet effortlessly timeless in its earnest sensibility. Longtime collaborator Cameron Mizell, the producing maestro behind records from Memphis May Fire contemporaries like Sleeping With Sirens, Capture The Crown and The Word Alive, took on the instrumental and programming portion. His music runs the gamut from dance floor worthy beats to something one might hear from singer/songwriter Phil Wickham.
The duo first got together to hash out an EP. But after blazing through a half dozen tracks in as many days in Seattle, they felt so enlivened by the process they decided to write enough for a full-length album. The rest of the record was made in Nashville, where Mullins and his wife now reside.
“I took the remainder of the recording budget from the EP and had a studio built in my house,” he explains. “I flew Cameron to Nashville. It was literally just he and I writing and recording together. We put together a really solid record that I’m so proud of and I’m so excited to share with the world.”
Mullins was emphatic that their pop songs be free of boundaries. “Cameron has so much talent, it’s crazy. People don’t realize how much of the stuff he co-writes when he produces. He’s got a huge passion for pop music. He made songs that would sound like hip-hop tracks if I weren’t singing over them. It’s all over the place, but just really tasteful from start to finish.”
Lyrically, the album’s declaration of love and devotion is clear from the first song. “See You in Everything” is a shot across the bow at the superficial. Instead of demanding supernatural miracles, the song implores the listener to take comfort in what God is already demonstrating everyday. “A thankful heart and someone that shows a lot of gratitude with everything in their life, I think that that is the ultimate cure for depression,” Mullins explains. “When I stop seeing things through worldly eyes, and allow myself to see the beauty in Creation, that’s when I really start to see God in everything.”
Songs like “99% Soul” follow suit thematically. It’s the singer’s confession that he, like anyone, can get caught up in worldly desires that detract from the soul’s true destination: eternity. It’s one of the most blatantly pop songs on the record, with catchy and easy to remember melodies that put a strong emphasis on the lyrics. “My Dear” is a reminder that the Christian faith isn’t about rules, or earning the way into heavenly rewards. What Jesus offers is free; one must only reach for Him, trust, and commit to Him.
“What God really wants isn’t ‘religion.’ It’s relationship,” Mullins says simply. “The song is basically saying that all God ever wanted is a relationship. The rest will be up to Him. If we just trust Him, he will make sure we feel loved, like we have purpose. He’s there. He’s enough. But the biggest, boldest decision we have to make as human beings is whether we really want to trust God or not. ‘My Dear’ is about trusting in God.”
As the singer for an increasingly popular screamo/metalcore band, the smart “career move” for Mullins would be to shy away from such bold declarations. But that’s the beauty of where he’s found himself at age 26; with a renewed purpose for himself, with the ability to make a solo record in the first place, and with the drive to lay his faith on the line for his fans.
“The thing I’m most excited about with this record is that it’s a blatant representation of my faith. Nothing makes me feel stronger in my faith than sharing it with other people. The world is so hardened, it’s hard to talk about your faith. But the more you speak encouragement into other people’s lives, the more you tell them how Jesus fills the void in your life, that following Him isn’t a ‘task,’ it’s transforming and liberating… This record is blatantly about Jesus and who He is to me and who I know he can be for the world, a world that is hurting and looking for something bigger.”
Right Here Right Now
Matty Mullins Lyrics
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I guess I learn the hard way more than most
I used to feel the pain, now I'm so used to it
Time passes by, things come & go, let it be so
Step by step, one day at a time
I know whatever comes my way I'll be fine
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
cause I know that this too shall come to pass
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
Yesterday's regrets can't hold me down
The sun came up today & I feel redemption in my bones
I won't fear tomorrow's unknown cause I know that
It's all out of my control & that's beautiful!
Step by step, one day at a time
I know whatever comes my way I'll be fine
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
So I'm living in the moment & never looking back
cause I know that this too shall come to pass
I don't need anything more than right here right now
In your perfect timing I know
I'll find everything I'm searching for & more
Only you know what's in store
Your promises define me
In your presence, I know I am home
I can feel you say I'm right where I belong!
This time I'm taking it step by step, one day at a time
I know whatever comes my way I'll be fine
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
So I'm living in the moment & never looking back
cause I know that this too shall come to pass
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
The lyrics of Matty Mullins's song Right Here Right Now is an encouraging message about living in the present moment and letting go of the past and future worries. The opening line "I know I've made mistakes but I'm only human" hints that the song is about self-forgiveness and coming to terms with one's flaws. Throughout the song, the artist expresses his desire to live in the moment, take things step by step, and focus on what he has at the present time. The line "I don't need anything more than right here, right now" serves as the central theme of the song, emphasizing the importance of being content with what one has and cherishing the present moment.
The second verse of the song is particularly inspiring as it suggests that the artist is finding redemption and peace within himself, leaving behind his regrets. The lines "The sun came up today & I feel redemption in my bones" convey a sense of hope and optimism that one can always start over and find redemption, no matter how difficult their past might have been. The artist's reliance on God and faith is evident in the line "In your perfect timing, I know I'll find everything I'm searching for & more," signifying his trust in a higher power and his optimism about the future.
Overall, Right Here Right Now is a song of positivity and acceptance that encourages listeners to live in the moment and find peace and contentment within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I've made mistakes but I'm only human
I acknowledge my mistakes because I'm aware of my limitations as a human being
I guess I learn the hard way more than most
I learn through experience, and sometimes that experience can be difficult
I used to feel the pain, now I'm so used to it
I've become accustomed to feeling pain and I'm learning to let it be a part of my life
Time passes by, things come & go, let it be so
I understand that everything in life is temporary, so I choose to let things go and stay in the present moment
Step by step, one day at a time
I'm taking life slow and focusing on small steps each day
I know whatever comes my way I'll be fine
I have confidence that I can handle whatever challenges come my way
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
I'm content with where I am in the present moment and don't need anything else
So I'm living in the moment & never looking back
I'm staying present and not dwelling on the past
cause I know that this too shall come to pass
I understand that every situation is temporary and will eventually change
Yesterday's regrets can't hold me down
I'm not letting past mistakes and regrets hinder my progress
The sun came up today & I feel redemption in my bones
I feel a sense of new beginning and forgiveness from the universe today
I won't fear tomorrow's unknown cause I know that
I'm not afraid of the future because I trust that everything will work out
It's all out of my control & that's beautiful!
I find beauty in the fact that some things in life are out of my control
In your perfect timing I know
I trust that things will happen in the universe's perfect timing
I'll find everything I'm searching for & more
I believe that my dreams will come true and that even more amazing things will happen
Only you know what's in store
I acknowledge that there are some things beyond my understanding and that the universe has a greater plan
Your promises define me
I find hope and purpose in the promises of the universe
In your presence, I know I am home
I feel comfortable and at peace in the universe's presence
I can feel you say I'm right where I belong!
I feel a sense of belonging and purpose from the universe
This time I'm taking it step by step, one day at a time
I'm continuing to take life slowly and focus on small steps each day
I don't need anything more than right here, right now
I still feel content and don't need anything more than the present moment
Lyrics © MATTY MULLINS MUSIC
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Kelli Lunsford
I love Matty's solo album just as much as I love Memphis May Fire. I personally think Matty is one amazing vocalist. I also love that no matter if I'm listening to Memphis or his solo stuff, I'm listening to something with a positive message. I don't have to worry about my 5 year old listening to something that she isn't supposed to. His solo album is great when I want something more slow paced and Memphis is what I go to when I want a genre that is harder. I honestly can't wait to hear more of his music .
Chilton Morgan
Thank you!! Atleast someone knows what there talking about! Matty is the best the sweetest dude you could ever meet his music is so inspirational
itz just Jude03
I was having a horrid day at work today and I listened to this song during my break. It was just wow "I used to feel the pain now I'm so used to it," that was just perfect it tugged a heart string in me. I Thank you God for Matty Mullins seriously!
Abby Johnson
Matty I'm so proud of you. You've really been a truly great artist. you've stuck by your faith, family, and friends. You're a true inspiration <3
Prinz Alocelja
Amazing voice, Amazing lyrics, Amazing God
dei
Congrats, Matty. This album is perfect (In my opinion). Your voice and the lyrics fit so good.
David Dalessandro
this song is what keeps me going everyday. this song defines me and makes me want to push myself to heights i never though possible!
Julia M
How does this have dislikes? I can't stop listening.
Bullpup Shotty
+Julia M Chorus is so damn good
Asitokia
Amazing song :3
Amazing singer
Awesome band I just found _