On his musical style Matthew says "I have always had an attraction to folk music - happy guitar rhythms, thousands of vocal harmonies and random percussion is what I'm all about. I'm not the best at speaking, but through music, it's completely comfortable. Music - It takes up a lot of my time, it drives me, it makes me who I am. I try to live my life a little differently to the way most people think it should be done. For me, music is very closely linked to that. I like to try and bring my hopes and beliefs through that. What I aim to achieve is for people be affected by my music - in a great way, a way that will make them think about where they're at. Something that everyone can relate to. If you had to force something out of me, I'd tell you that I play folk music - folk music with an electronic back bone. I have so many influences, ranging from the people everyone's heard of, like Mumford & Sons, to people like Gold Panda. I hope that this musical adventure, way of life if you will, that I'm taking will help you to enjoy whatever adventure it is that you are taking."
Next To You
matthew mole Lyrics
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Your foot on the neck of your brother
You try to be done, but you cut me down
You cut me down to size
I say it enough in the nighttime
I see it a lot in the sunshine
I'm telling my heart that I love you more
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
Why do we even allow this?
And how do we drift from the compass?
And maybe I'm gone but you bring me back
You bring me back to life
And maybe there must be a reason
Or maybe it's something we're keeping
But love is enough to defend this heart
Destroy this evil mind
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
People all around me try to make it through a day, just
Give me all your hope so I can give it all away and
Everyone around me has a purpose, has a name, just
Take my heart and break it for the broken that you paid for
Everyone around me has a message to convey, just
Figure out the picture and the little part you play
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do)
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
(Too doo doo doo doo do do do do do do do do do do do)
Right next to you
The lyrics of Matthew Mole's "Next To You" convey a message of love and unity in the midst of division and conflict. The song opens with a criticism of those who claim to love each other while also oppressing others. The line "your foot on the neck of your brother" refers to the idea of one group being dominant and controlling over another. The singer then reflects on the power of love, expressing his commitment to love even in challenging circumstances.
The second verse speaks to the importance of staying grounded in values and principles. The line "this is not my bout, this is not my fight" suggests a recognition of one's limitations and a desire to focus on personal growth rather than winning battles. The chorus reinforces the idea of commitment and sacrifice in a relationship, with the lines "I'll give you everything, I'll give you all my pride".
The bridge reflects on the idea of purpose and connection, with the lines "Everyone around me has a purpose, has a name" and "Take my heart and break it for the broken that you paid for." This suggests a desire to serve others and work towards a greater good.
Overall, "Next To You" is a song about the power of love to overcome conflict and divisions. It encourages listeners to stay committed to love even in challenging circumstances and to prioritize serving others over personal gain.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me you love one another
You claim to love each other
Your foot on the neck of your brother
You oppress and harm your own people
You try to be done, but you cut me down
You attempt to end the relationship, but hurt me in the process
You cut me down to size
You lower my self-esteem and confidence
I say it enough in the nighttime
I express my love for you at night
I see it a lot in the sunshine
I notice our love in the daylight
I'm telling my heart that I love you more
I remind myself of my love for you
I love you more tonight
My love for you is stronger tonight
When you call me out
When you confront me
Call it what you like
Name it as you wish
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
This is not my fight
I am not here to fight
All the love you bring
The love you give
When we testify
When we speak out
I'll give you everything
I will give you my all
I'll give you all my pride
I will humble myself for you
Why do we even allow this?
Why do we tolerate this situation?
And how do we drift from the compass?
And how do we lose our sense of direction?
And maybe I'm gone but you bring me back
And even if I am gone, you bring me back to life
You bring me back to life
You revive me and give me purpose
And maybe there must be a reason
Perhaps there is a purpose
Or maybe it's something we're keeping
Or maybe it is a secret we are hiding
But love is enough to defend this heart
Love is powerful enough to protect us
Destroy this evil mind
Get rid of negative thoughts
People all around me try to make it through a day, just
Everyone is struggling to get through the day
Give me all your hope so I can give it all away and
Give me your hope so I can share it with others
Everyone around me has a purpose, has a name, just
Everyone has a unique purpose and identity
Take my heart and break it for the broken that you paid for
Take my compassion and use it to help those in need
Everyone around me has a message to convey, just
Everyone has something important to say
Figure out the picture and the little part you play
Understand your role in the bigger picture
Right next to you
Close to you
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW MOLE
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Gabriella Balagna
Lyrics:
You tell me you love one another
Your foot on the neck of your brother
You try to be done but you cut me down You cut me down to size
I say it enough in the nighttime
I see it a lot in the sunshine
I'm telling my heart that I love you more
I love you more tonight
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
Right next to you
Right next to you
Why do we even allow this
And how do we drift from the compass
And maybe I'm gone but you bring me back You bring me back to life
And maybe there must be a reason
Or maybe it's something we're keeping
But love is enough to defend this heart Destroy this evil mind
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
People all around me try to make it through a day
Just give me all your hope so I can give it all away
And everyone around me has a purpose, has a name
Just take my heart and break it for the broken that you paid for
Everyone around me has a message to convey
Just figure out the picture and the little part you play
Right next to you
Right next to you
Right next to you
Right next to you
kynovo
I'm just going through a playlist of every Matthew Mole song and I swear, every one is a literal bop?? Why am I not hearing this guy on the radio????
Ko ko
I hear his songs fairly often on the radio stations in South Africa.
Where are you from?
I see that you and I are subscribed to many of the same YouTube channels such as Kpop related channels, GMM, crafts, science and cooking channels π.
kynovo
@Ko ko ah that's cool! I'm from America so that's probably why I don't hear him much.
Mashrur Mahdee
Why is he so underrated?!
Sekrit Engineering Projekt
The more we listen to him and spread his music the less he'll be underrated. Probably doesn't fit whatever the media is selling right now.
Ra Ya
I love him and his music
Gabriella Balagna
Lyrics:
You tell me you love one another
Your foot on the neck of your brother
You try to be done but you cut me down You cut me down to size
I say it enough in the nighttime
I see it a lot in the sunshine
I'm telling my heart that I love you more
I love you more tonight
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
Right next to you
Right next to you
Why do we even allow this
And how do we drift from the compass
And maybe I'm gone but you bring me back You bring me back to life
And maybe there must be a reason
Or maybe it's something we're keeping
But love is enough to defend this heart Destroy this evil mind
When you call me out
Call it what you like
This is not my bout
This is not my fight
All the love you bring
When we testify
I'll give you everything
I'll give you all my pride
People all around me try to make it through a day
Just give me all your hope so I can give it all away
And everyone around me has a purpose, has a name
Just take my heart and break it for the broken that you paid for
Everyone around me has a message to convey
Just figure out the picture and the little part you play
Right next to you
Right next to you
Right next to you
Right next to you
Lee yeuson
Imagine listening to this during a rainy day while drinking a cup of coffee. Well it's so comfy π
Kelly Craytor
In love with this album!! Well done xxx Peace & Love #Kelly
Diego Contreras
Uplifting as usual.