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.
City Talks
Syd Matters Lyrics
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oh you'd better stop your talking before I turn
City streets, they are long
When you're sick and tried of walking on your own
I have stones in my pocket
put them down on the road
So I'll find a way to come back to my home
Dunno when I'll return
In Syd Matters's song "City Talks," the lyrics suggest a sense of betrayal from the city or its inhabitants. The singer seems to feel that the city is speaking unkindly about them behind their back, and warns that they may retaliate if the talking continues. The city is described as having long streets, which can be tiring to walk alone. The singer carries stones in their pocket, which they may use to mark their path as they explore the city, but also symbolize a sense of protection or defensiveness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to return home, but unsure of when they will be able to do so. There seems to be a tension between the singer and the city, as they feel caught between wanting to leave but also feeling a connection to the place they consider home. The lyrics suggest a theme of searching for identity and a sense of belonging in a large and often impersonal city.
Overall, "City Talks" conveys a sense of mixed emotions towards the city and its people. The singer feels a sense of protectiveness towards themselves and their home, but also feels vulnerable and unsure of their place in the city. The lyrics suggest a deeper meaning of searching for a sense of identity and purpose in a fast-paced and ever-changing urban environment.
Line by Line Meaning
City talks behind my back
I feel like the city is gossiping about me when I am not around
oh you'd better stop your talking before I turn
I am warning the city to stop spreading rumors about me or else I will take action
City streets, they are long
The streets in the city seem to go on forever and make me feel alone
When you're sick and tired of walking on your own
When you are feeling exhausted from wandering around the city all by yourself
I have stones in my pocket
I am carrying something heavy and burdensome with me
put them down on the road
I want to let go of the weight that I am carrying with me on this journey
So I'll find a way to come back to my home
By setting down my burden, I am hoping to find a path back to where I belong
Dunno when I'll return
I am uncertain about when I will come back to the city
Oh I'd rather stop talking or coming back
I am considering the possibility of leaving the city for good if the rumors and loneliness persist
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Gat Ineau
Lyrics:
City talks behind my back
Oh, you'd better stop your talkin' before I turn
City streets they are long
When you're sick and tired of walkin' on your own
I have stones in my pockets
Put them down on the road
So I'll find a way to come back to my home
Don't know when I'll return
Oh, I'd rather stop talkin'
Or coming back
Psicodelic
esta cancion fue unas de las primera que conoci de syd matters y despues me empezo a gustar sus canciones :)
Gat Ineau
Lyrics:
City talks behind my back
Oh, you'd better stop your talkin' before I turn
City streets they are long
When you're sick and tired of walkin' on your own
I have stones in my pockets
Put them down on the road
So I'll find a way to come back to my home
Don't know when I'll return
Oh, I'd rather stop talkin'
Or coming back
17BLACK
So sad I can't play this on Spotify anymore 😔
ayala amana
its still there
Robin
Why is Syd Matters not popular yet
HopeOnTheMic
It wont ever be popular because it have To be like this... like à little secret garden where we can come... I love the fact That there's no one That know them..
Jackson
@HopeOnTheMic But there are! And we're all in the Syd Matters discord:) I felt like making one because the fans seemed to be all scattered, and now that the band is back we're more active than ever. If you want to join, I'll send a link here
JW
@Jackson plz i wanna join
JW
@Jackson thx
UnassumingVirgo
This is the first Syd Matters song I'm listening to after playing Life Is Strange and holy shit, I'm hella hooked already