Matt Borck – Lead vocals, guitars
Andy Boldt – Bass, bac… Read Full Bio ↴YUCA is:
Matt Borck – Lead vocals, guitars
Andy Boldt – Bass, backing vocals
Dave Atkinson – Drums
“So does living in the Fraser Valley influence you as a musician?” Matt was asked live on air for his Peak 100.5FM morning interview and as he stood with tea in hand, sun on his face, mastiff at his side and ready to reply a soaring hawk majestically flew 20 feet over Matt’s head with such perfect timing the answer was obvious – Yes!
British Columbia, Canada band YUCA skilfully redraw the rock & roll design, digging deeper creative wells and adding familiar yet innovative horizons. In YUCA’s music there are discoveries of new depths and dimensions in their song writing, melodies and lyrics.
One moment lead singer Matt’s vocal gentleness will envelop and you’ll feel as if others can hear your heart beat and the next second he’ll soar high with a unadulterated passion that’s like hearing a lion roar!. YUCA’s anthemic guitars are equally comfortable setting mystical ambiance as they are tearing up a brilliant solo. Andy and Dave are the foundation that propels the music from the soul-pounding rhythms to a heart stopping pin drop.
When it comes to YUCA’s music, the band has a rule “write what comes naturally”. And what comes naturally is best described as “infectious, uplifting, emotional & passionate music with hints of U2, Radiohead, Muse and Elbow”. This music has led the band to win multiple competitions and awards for their live show and song writing. Here’s is a few accolades:
- YUCA chosen out of over 500 bands in BC for the 100.5FM Peak Performance Project Top 20 (Grand Prize of $100.5 Thousand Dollars)
- Performed the AXE main stage at the World TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler BC three years in a row for Live Nation
- “It’s about something” awarded slot in the “Top 15 Rock Songs in the world” Competition
- Performed three times for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics celebration Site in downtown Vancouver BC
- Song “Tomorrow” chosen for Playstation3, Xbox360 Vancouver Olympics 2010 Video Game
- Pontiac Battle of the Bands winners at Whistler’s World TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival
- Former 99.3FM Vancouver SEEDS Platinum Award Winners (Chosen from over 750 Bands in BC)
Their live shows, dubbed “a live experience”, are celebrated, untamed affairs that see their soulful songs expanding endlessly and incredibly. YUCA have already shared the stage with The Killers, Default, AFI, Metric, De La Soul, The Trews, Lifehouse, Hot Hot Heat, Billy Talent, Theory of a Deadman, Default, Kim Mitchell and Econoline Crush. The band has also performed multiple times on Urban Rush TV, Global TV, CTV and even as a musical guest for a pilot show.
Their debut self titled album was recorded and produced by John Maclean and YUCA at The Factory Studios in Vancouver BC and mastered by George Marino (Coldplay, AC/DC, Nirvana) at Sterling Sound in New York. With over 350 plus tour dates under their belt, the buzz getting louder and louder, and their sights set on the US, UK and Europe, this band is ready to be on the road this year.
More recently YUCA was chosen out of over 500 bands for the 100.5FM Peak Performance Project (winner taking home over $100 thousand dollars) as well as the band was asked to represent BC for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver at the Robson Square Celebration Site. The band performed 3 times throughout the games to an incredible response from the local and international fans. “That was such an incredible time for us, with the most amazing fans from all over the world. We were honored to be a part of something so global and to look back and say that we were able to not only be there but perform for the games – how cool is that?” said Matt Borck. In addition, YUCA’s single was chosen on the soundtrack for the Sega Vancouver 2010 video game.
When you meet the band in person or during their performances on stage, you’ll find that the young men of YUCA have an engaging humility and with a genuine smile. They are more than brothers; they are adventurers willing to take their music to new frontiers. With YUCA’s powerful stadium-ready songs and unforgettable melodies, they are set to continue to steadily gain fans of all ages around the globe.
YUCA’s music is like a lion – it is powerful, graceful and surprising!
If You Let Me
Yuca Lyrics
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Cause you’re wonderful
When the tears fall, fall from your eyes
I will dry them all, love to dry them all
And make it okay
Won’t you let me, get under your skin
Cause you’re beautiful
When the tears fall, fall from my eyes
And so please, please let me,
So please, please
Yah cause love is forever
I’m not going anywhere
I’ll stay here, stay with you
Yah, cause this love is forever
I’m not going anywhere
If you’d let me, I’d carry you from here
Cause you’re so beautiful
When you’re frightened and feeling all alone
I’ll always be there for you
And so please, please let me,
So please, please let me here
Yah cause love is forever
I’m not going anywhere
I’ll stay here, stay with you
Yah, cause this love is forever
Till you and I see the other side of the world
We’ll stay as long as we like, as long as we like
We’ll stay as long as we like, as long as we like
We’ll stay as long as you like, as long as we like
Till you and I see the other side of the world
Just you and me here, just you and me here
Just you and me here, it's just you and me here
Till you and I see the other side of the world
I’ll stay with you forever and a day
I will stay with you
In "If You Let Me," Yuca sings about a deep and unconditional love that is willing to endure anything for the other person. The singer is speaking directly to their partner, asking them to let them into their life and love them completely. They promise to be a constant presence in their lives, supporting and loving them through thick and thin. The use of repetition in the chorus ("Yah cause love is forever") emphasizes the idea that this love is eternal and unbreakable. The singer is also keen to console their partner in times of sadness, wiping away their tears and drying them until they feel better.
The power of this song lies in its simplicity and the purity of the emotions being conveyed. The music, which is stripped down to just a guitar and vocals, allows the sentiment to take center stage. The lyrics are universal and relatable, and anyone who has been in love can identify with the feelings being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
If you let me, I’ll love you till I die
I want to love you endlessly, with all I have until I die, but only if you permit me to do so.
Cause you’re wonderful
You are an amazing person, and I want to be with you always because of who you are.
When the tears fall, fall from your eyes
When you cry, and the tears stream down your face, I want to comfort you and make everything alright.
I will dry them all, love to dry them all
I will wipe away your tears and make sure you know that you're loved.
And make it okay
I will make sure everything is fine again and help to soothe your sadness.
Won’t you let me, get under your skin
Please allow me to get to know you deeply and intimately, to truly understand who you are.
Cause you’re beautiful
You are stunningly beautiful to me, both inside and out, and I want to be close to you because of that.
When the tears fall, fall from my eyes
When I cry, and the tears pour down my face, please let me be vulnerable with you and allow you to comfort me.
Oh, just let them fall
Please don't try to stop my tears; instead, just let me be emotional and feel what I need to feel.
And so please, please let me,
I'm begging you to allow me to love and care for you and deeply connect with you.
Yah cause love is forever
Love lasts forever, and I'm committed to loving you with all that I have, today and always.
I’m not going anywhere
I am here for the long haul and will be by your side through thick and thin.
I’ll stay here, stay with you
I'm committed to loving you and staying by your side through it all, no matter how tough things get.
If you’d let me, I’d carry you from here
Please allow me to be your support system and carry you through any tough times you may face.
Cause you’re so beautiful
Your beauty, both inside and out, never ceases to amaze me and I appreciate and cherish you deeply.
When you’re frightened and feeling all alone
When you're scared and all alone, please know that I am here for you and will never abandon you.
I’ll always be there for you
I will never leave you alone or unsupported, and will always be a constant in your life when you need me.
Yah cause love is forever
Love truly is eternal, and I'm committed to you and to our bond for the rest of time.
Till you and I see the other side of the world
We'll be together and commit to our love through all the ups and downs until we've seen everything the world has to offer.
We’ll stay as long as we like, as long as we like
We'll journey through the world at our own pace, and take as long as we need to explore and experience all that it has to offer.
Just you and me here, it's just you and me here
Amidst all the unknowns and uncertainties of the world, at least we have each other to hold on to and to love.
I’ll stay with you forever and a day
My love for you will last for all of eternity and beyond, and I'll be with you until the end of time.
I will stay with you
My commitment to you and our love is unwavering, and I will always stay by your side through thick and thin.
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