Theory of a Deadman's fourth studio album, The Truth Is.. was released on July 12, 2011. The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything) Songfacts reports it was inspired by the divorce that Tyler Connolly went through in 2010.
Current bandmembers:
Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead guitar (2001–present)
Dave Brenner – rhythm guitar (2001–present)
Dean Back – bass (2001–present)
Joey Dandeneau – drums (2009–present)
Former members
Tim Hart – drums (2001–2004)
Brent Fitz – drums (2004–2007)
Robin Diaz – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
Theory of a Deadman (2002)
Gasoline (2005)
Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
The Truth Is.. (2011)
Savages (2014)
Wake Up Call (2017)
Say Nothing (2020)
Does It Really Matter
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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Does it really matter?
They don't even she'd a tear, for you
They didn't seem to waste no time
To feel or like you
They don't give a second thought, to you
Oh, things have gotta change
How much you had really meant
It's hard to say but now you're gone
So does it really matter
I'm sorry that I never tried
To tell you I was on your side
Now you're gone
You're spending all your time alone
Cause you don't need them
No one can see the pain inside, of you
You just wanna say goodbye
You're giving up now
I think the letter says it all, it's not your fault
Oh, things will never change
I'm sorry that I never said
How much you had really meant
It's hard to say but now you're gone
So does it really matter
I'm sorry that I never tried
To tell you I was on your side
It's hard to say but now you're gone
So does it really matter
Did it hurt as much that day
As every other
So I light a candle in, your name
I'm sorry that I never said
How much you had really meant
It's hard to say but now you're gone
So does it really matter
I'm sorry that I never tried
To tell you I was on your side
It's hard to say but now you're gone
So does it really matter
It's hard to say but now you're gone
To me it really matters
Does it really matter?
The song "Does It Really Matter" by Theory of a Deadman is a lament about feeling invisible and unimportant to the people around you. The lyrics describe someone who is unacknowledged and forgotten by their friends and loved ones, to the point where they feel they don't matter at all. The opening lines, "They don't seem to know your name / Does it really matter?" express a sense of being overlooked and insignificant. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm sorry that I never said / How much you had really meant," emphasizing the importance of expressing care and appreciation for others before it's too late. The final lines, "To me it really matters / Does it really matter?" suggest that, despite feeling ignored by others, the singer believes that everyone should matter and be recognized for their worth.
Overall, the song explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the need for human connection. It highlights the importance of valuing the people in our lives and taking the time to tell them how much they mean to us before it's too late. At the same time, it acknowledges the difficult reality that sometimes we do feel invisible and forgotten, even by those closest to us.
Line by Line Meaning
They don't seem to know your name
No one recognizes or acknowledges you.
Does it really matter?
The singer is questioning the importance of the lack of recognition for the subject of the song.
They don't even she'd a tear, for you
No one is grieving for the subject of the song.
They didn't seem to waste no time
No one was too concerned with the subject of the song.
To feel or like you
No one had any emotional connection with the subject of the song.
They don't give a second thought, to you
No one is considering the welfare or significance of the subject of the song.
Oh, things have gotta change
The singer acknowledges that the lack of attention to the subject of the song is unacceptable and needs to change.
I'm sorry that I never said
The singer regrets not expressing appreciation for the subject of the song.
How much you had really meant
The singer acknowledges the importance of the subject of the song.
It's hard to say but now you're gone
The singer regrets not expressing appreciation for the subject of the song before they passed away.
So does it really matter
The singer is questioning the significance of expressing appreciation for the subject of the song after they have passed away.
I'm sorry that I never tried
The singer regrets not making an effort to support the subject of the song.
To tell you I was on your side
The singer regrets not communicating their support for the subject of the song.
You're spending all your time alone
The subject of the song is isolated and has withdrawn from social interactions.
Cause you don't need them
The subject of the song has become self-sufficient and does not rely on others for support.
No one can see the pain inside, of you
The subject of the song is experiencing emotional pain that is not obvious to others.
You just wanna say goodbye
The subject of the song desires to say farewell.
You're giving up now
The subject of the song has reached a point of surrender or resignation.
I think the letter says it all, it's not your fault
The singer suggests that a letter from the deceased suggests that they are not to blame for their situation.
Oh, things will never change
The singer acknowledges that the subject of the song will never experience the recognition and support they deserved.
Did it hurt as much that day
The singer is questioning if the subject of the song felt the same level of pain each day leading up to their passing.
As every other
The singer is implying that the subject of the song had been feeling pain on a consistent basis.
So I light a candle in, your name
The singer performs a symbolic gesture to honor and acknowledge the subject of the song.
To me it really matters
The singer emphasizes that the lack of recognition for the subject of the song is important to them.
Does it really matter?
The singer questions the significance of expressing appreciation for the subject of the song after they have passed away.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTINE CONNOLLY, CHRISTINE DANIELLE CONNOLLY, DAVID BRENNER, DAVID J. BRENNER, DEAN BACK, DEAN HENNING BACK, TYLER CONNOLLY, TYLER PATRICK CONNOLLY
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