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!
Top Of The World
Yuca Lyrics
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Cause I’m here with you
One a day like today, you stare at the sun
Oh I know you do, Cause I do it too
On a day like today, it's hard to find the words
Though I try
On a day like today, my worries fade away
With you, Here I am
I’m sitting on top of the world
I can do anything
I’m sitting on top of the world
I can do anything
At a moment like this, let yourself go
You’ve got to learn to let go
At a moment like this it's easy to breathe
With you, Here I am
With you, Here I am
I’m sitting on top of the world
I can do anything
I’m sitting on top of the world
I can do anything, here
It's just me and you, here
Always me and you here
I am safe with you near
Always safe, oh here
And your hands they lifted me, your hands
I’m sitting on top of the world
I can do anything
Sitting on top of the world
I can do anything, here
Oh it's beautiful, it's beautiful
With you!
This beauty will take your breath away
Cause it's beautiful, when you’re here
The song Top of the World by Yuca is a beautiful love song that talks about feeling on top of the world when you are with the person you love. The artist sings about how on a day like today the world is beautiful because they are with their loved one. They also mention how hard it is to find words that can express how they feel about being together, but they eventually succeed. The chorus is where the main message of the song lies - being with their loved one makes them feel like they can do anything, and they are sitting on top of the world. The artist encourages the listener to let themselves go and enjoy the moment together.
The lyrics of the verses describe how the artist feels safe and secure when they are with their partner. They mention that their worries fade away when they are together, and how easy it is to breathe. The artist seems to be grateful for their partner's presence in their life and acknowledges the fact that they are happy when they are with them. The song ends on a high note, with the artist expressing how beautiful it is to be together and how their love can take their breath away.
Line by Line Meaning
On a day like today the world is beautiful
Today is a gorgeous day, and I am enjoying it
Cause I’m here with you
I am grateful for your presence and company
On a day like today, you stare at the sun
Today is so beautiful that you can't help but look at the sun
Oh I know you do, Cause I do it too
I understand your desire to bask in the sunlight because I too feel the same way
On a day like today, it's hard to find the words
Today is so stunning that I struggle to express how I feel
Though I try
Despite my efforts to explain, words fail me
On a day like today, my worries fade away
The beauty of today's world helps me forget my worries
With you, Here I am
Being with you amplifies the beauty of today
I’m sitting on top of the world
I feel like I am on top of the world
I can do anything
I feel empowered and capable
At a moment like this, let yourself go
This moment is so beautiful that you should allow yourself to fully immerse in it
You’ve got to learn to let go
It's important to learn how to let go and enjoy the moment
At a moment like this it's easy to breathe
The beauty of this moment makes it easy to breathe and relax
It's just me and you, here
We are the only ones here, and that's all that matters
Always me and you here
We will always have each other in these beautiful moments
I am safe with you near
You make me feel safe and secure
Always safe, oh here
Being with you makes me feel safe in any situation
And your hands they lifted me, your hands
Your touch had a profound effect on me
Oh it's beautiful, it's beautiful
The world is beautiful, and it's a joy to experience it
With you!
Being with you makes the beauty of the world even more enjoyable
This beauty will take your breath away
The spectacular beauty of the world will leave you speechless
Cause it's beautiful, when you’re here
The world is even more beautiful when you're with me
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.