Syd Matters is a musician from France. His real name is Jonathan Morali, bu… Read Full Bio ↴Syd Matters is a musician from France. His real name is Jonathan Morali, but Syd Matters is a pseudonym which comes from slight modification of two members of Pink Floyd : Syd Barrett and Roger Waters.

His first album, A Whisper and a Sigh was recorded during the summer of 2002. He won the cqfd prize in 2003, rewarding the best french revelation. After this album was released, he constructed a new four piece band. In April 2005 he released his second album Someday We will Foresee Obstacles. It is a mixture of folk and of melancholic pop, his music combines slow melodys with acoustic instruments, it does not however forget its roots of electronic music.

Perhaps one of his most popular American songs is "To All Of You" which was featured in the senior prom episode of the FOX teenage drama the O.C.

His third album, 'Ghost Days', was released on 18 January 2008.

Automatic
Syd Matters Lyrics

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AUTOMATIC

Waves of shadows above
I'm not on the register
I'm here for the sight
Automatic stands for alive (x9)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Syd Matters's song "Automatic" are shrouded in ambiguity and poetic language, leaving much to interpretation. The opening line, "Waves of shadows above," could be a metaphor for the clouds in the sky or a symbol for the confusing, overwhelming thoughts that plague the singer's mind. The next line, "I'm not on the register," could signify a sense of exclusion, a feeling of being out of place or unnoticed. The following line, "I'm here for the sight," hints at the singer's interest in observing the world around them and experiencing it from a detached perspective.

The repetition of the phrase "Automatic stands for alive" throughout the song adds to its enigmatic quality. It could be interpreted as a statement on the nature of existence, suggesting that a busy, automatic way of life is what it means to truly be alive. Alternatively, it could be a play on words, implying that automatic actions and routines can 'stand in' for the life that the singer may feel is lacking. The meaning behind these words is obscure, but they add to the song's mystical atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

Waves of shadows above
There are dark and uncertain circumstances looming overhead

I'm not on the register
I'm not registered or accounted for in this system or environment

I'm here for the sight
I came to observe and experience what's going on

Automatic stands for alive (x9)
The idea of things being automatic or simplified doesn't necessarily mean they lack life or vitality, and this is emphasized through repetition.

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