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.
Hi Life
Syd Matters Lyrics
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With your heart jumping in your chest
Jumping in your chest falling on the floor
You stay hidden in the shadows of the lane between the rule and their old house
A thousand lonely streets let me run let me run away from the burned house
Ohh, fast lane we go.
Tatata
Oh made to care X2
Now you spend your life waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign living downtown in the old house
A thousand lonely years hidding in the ground
Hidding in the ground living downtown in the old house
Ohh, fast lane we go. X4
Under me to care
Tatata X4
Hi life knowking in my door
Under me to care
The lyrics of Hi Life by Syd Matters explore the concept of missed opportunities and waiting for a better life. The first verse begins with the singer describing the summer time, with someone trying hard to fit in with their summer clothes but still finding themselves wanting more. Their heart is jumping in their chest, hinting at anxiety or excitement. However, despite these feelings, they still stay hidden in the shadows of the lane, between the rule and their old house. It seems that they are stuck in the same place, unable to leave or move on. The mention of a burned house adds a layer of melancholy and loss, perhaps representing a past life that cannot be recovered.
In the chorus, the phrase "hi life knocking in my door" is repeated. This could be interpreted in a few ways - either it's someone knocking at the door to offer a better life, or perhaps the singer is simply hearing about others having a better life and wondering why it hasn't happened for them yet. The repetition of "made to care" adds to the feeling of being stuck or trapped.
The second verse expands on this feeling of being stuck. The singer is spending their life waiting for a sign to change their circumstances, but it never comes. They're living downtown in the old house, which is described as a lonely place. The repetition of "hiding in the ground" reinforces this feeling of being stuck, unable to move forward. The chorus repeats once more, and the song ends with the repetition of "under me to care."
Overall, Hi Life is a song that captures the feeling of being trapped and stagnant, waiting for something to change. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but have a melancholy undertone that is echoed in the music.
Line by Line Meaning
In the summer time trying hard with your summer clothes you expected more
In the summer, you wore your best clothes and hoped for the best.
With your heart jumping in your chest
Your heart was filled with excitement.
Jumping in your chest falling on the floor
Your excitement was so strong that it made you weak.
You stay hidden in the shadows of the lane between the rule and their old house
You hid in the shadows of the road between the established way of life and their old house.
A thousand lonely streets let me run let me run away from the burned house
There were many empty streets that allowed you to run away from the burned house.
Ohh, fast lane we go.
We go quickly down the fast lane.
Tatata
name of a percussive instrument sound
Hi life knowking in my door
A glamorous lifestyle is tempting you.
Oh made to care X2
You were born to care about things.
Now you spend your life waiting for a sign
You spent your life waiting for things to happen.
Waiting for a sign living downtown in the old house
You wait expectantly in the old and less modern downtown area.
A thousand lonely years hidding in the ground
You felt like you've been hiding underground for a very long time.
Hidding in the ground living downtown in the old house
You are still trying to hide and live in the old house in the heart of the city.
Under me to care
You have the responsibility to care for others.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sinkanesle
In the summer time trying hard with your summer clothes you expected more
With your heart jumping in your chest
Jumping in your chest falling on the floor
You stay hidden in the shadows of the lane between the rule and their old house
A thousand lonely streets let me run let me run away from the burned house
Ohh, fast lane we go.
Tatata
Hi life knocking in my door
Oh made to care X2
Now you spend your life waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign living downtown in the old house
A thousand lonely years hidding in the ground
Hidding in the ground living downtown in the old house
Ohh, fast lane we go. X4
Under me to care
Tatata X4
Hi life knocking in my door
Under me to care
thurston lee
I have listened to this on repeat for an hour, and I don't see myself stopping. Tell my family I love them...
Al Medina
thurstonisconfused Same
Matthew Wyatt
...uh yeah, me too.... instinctually turns music up & sits next to speakers
Paw Pad
I will do my best body. Goes to sleep
uchihaitachiforever
Just finished watching Long Way North. This film is so beautifully sad and hopeful and then this song plays and my heartbreaks and heals all at once. softly sighs
Salome Joanna
YES!!!
nerd cartoon
Syd Matters is so underrated
sinkanesle
In the summer time trying hard with your summer clothes you expected more
With your heart jumping in your chest
Jumping in your chest falling on the floor
You stay hidden in the shadows of the lane between the rule and their old house
A thousand lonely streets let me run let me run away from the burned house
Ohh, fast lane we go.
Tatata
Hi life knocking in my door
Oh made to care X2
Now you spend your life waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign living downtown in the old house
A thousand lonely years hidding in the ground
Hidding in the ground living downtown in the old house
Ohh, fast lane we go. X4
Under me to care
Tatata X4
Hi life knocking in my door
Under me to care
Jeremy Ingram
This is incredible music to just chill to and have a deep conversation.
TypicalPotato Daniel526
This makes me want to leave all my problems behind and run away.