Since Mutemath released its first EP in late 2004 and hit the road in 2005, their musical style has transformed over the years. By the time of their 2006 self-titled debut, their blending of adverse genres earned them a reputation as one of modern music’s most daring young groups. By 2007, they found themselves Grammy nominated and declared by Alternative Press as “the #1 band you need to see live before you die.” But in the band almost broke up during the making of their sophomore album Armistice. “It was a risk we had to take,” says King looking back on what they set out to accomplish for Armistice. “This record was by far the most painful music-making experience I’ve ever had, but also the one I’m most proud of.”
The band is best known for the 2007 single “Typical”, taken from their 2006 self titled album. The song’s innovative backwards video was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 for Best Short Form Music Video. Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Darren King poked fun at the somewhat futile nomination : "For the rest of our career, we get to say "Grammy nominated band." We don't have to say what it was for. (Laughing)." Mutemath re-enacted the "Typical" video during a live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, using the same reverse playback technique used in the original video. The song also peaked at #33 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
The band has contributed songs to various films such as Twilight, Transformers, Never Back Down, The Stepfather, The Rocker, and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Alongside contributing songs to film and product endorsements, Mutemath has appeared on every major late night television program including: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
In April 2011, it was announced on their official website that founding guitarist Greg Hill had left the band in October 2010. The new album was recorded with other band members filling in on guitar and a new guitarist, Todd Gummerman, was named shortly after Odd Soul was released and he features in most music videos from the album.
Monument
Mutemath Lyrics
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There's a new spark to discover
And you know we're not getting any younger
So remember, this is our time
I wanna drive an open road
Can we go out tonight
Anything goes
Our love, our love
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Our love, our love
There's a memory around the corner
There's an angel on our shoulders
To remind us life is far from over
So remember, this is our time
I wanna drive an open road
Can we go out tonight
Anything goes
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Our love, our love
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Our love, our love
Every night is ours to own
Everywhere is ours to roam
Every sun is sunshine gold
Everywhere
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Another monument for our love, our love
Our love, our love
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Make a monument for our love, our love
The lyrics of Mutemath's song "Monument" convey a sense of urgency and the desire to make the most of one's life and relationship. The first verse speaks to the passage of time and the need to seize the moment. The second verse references the presence of memories and guardian angels that serve as reminders of life's finite nature. The chorus then urges the listener to make a monument for their love, to create something lasting even as time marches on.
The song's driving beat and soaring chorus reinforce the idea that life is meant to be lived boldly and passionately. The combination of electronic and organic instrumentation creates a sense of musical hybridity, underscoring the idea that genres and boundaries can be transcended in the pursuit of something greater.
Overall, "Monument" is a celebration of life and love, and a call to action to make the most of what we have while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a daylight going under
The passing of time is inevitable
There's a new spark to discover
There are always new opportunities to explore and discover
And you know we're not getting any younger
We should seize every moment we have because time is fleeting
So remember, this is our time
We should embrace the present and live in the moment
I wanna drive an open road
I want to experience new adventures with you
Can we go out tonight
Let's take advantage of the night and enjoy ourselves
Anything goes
Let's not limit ourselves and be open to new experiences
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Let's create something meaningful and everlasting to celebrate our love
There's a memory around the corner
There are moments waiting to be created and cherished
There's an angel on our shoulders
We have guidance and protection in our lives
To remind us life is far from over
There is still so much life and experiences waiting for us
Every night is ours to own
We have the power to make the most of every night
Everywhere is ours to roam
The world is our playground to explore and enjoy
Every sun is sunshine gold
Every day is full of opportunities and positivity
Let's make a monument for our love, our love
Let's create something special to honor our love
Another monument for our love, our love
Let's continue to create memories and celebrate our love
Make a monument for our love, our love
Let's create something that represents what our love means to us
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Meany, Eric Disero, Darren Charles King, Todd Andrew Gummerman, Roy Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephen Taylor
This is perfect. What a beautiful story.
Salon on 136th
This is my Uncle Lala. He is absolutely amazing and has always been one of the most beautiful people ever. He and Aunt Lou always made me believe that true love does exist.
231swift
i dont know why, but just looking at his face you know hes a kind human being
s3hooligan
Loved this! I miss your Aunt Lou and I’ve never even met her. Blessing to your uncle🙏🏾
Appollos Harris
Is he still alive
Brytnae Williams
I’m best friends with his granddaughter I’ll ask her about it her name is zuri Evans and I met him in person
Dragods Son
He looks like Morgan Freeman
Brad Brad Brad Brad
I drive past this man's house to go to work everyday, and I always found the display of umbrella's to be peculiarly beautiful, but to hear the story behind it is just overwhelmingly touching. I've spent a long time feeling so alone and depressed in this town that when I heard his story and how he cherishes every moment he had, I'm just amazed. His monument to their love really makes this random passerby's world a lot brighter.
Stacy Suzette Arterbury
That is so sweet it made this passerby's life a little brighter too..
perri 6
+Bradley Humphreys I just heard about this story the other day and it made me cry. I'd love to visit the Museum of Love but I live on the east coast. You could be my proxy!
But enough about me.
I really hope you are feeling less alone and depressed these days Bradley.