wow... first post! can't believe noone else has commented - but I don't know how well-known Syd Matters is and I guess the majority of this guy's fans might be french. I just got sent this song by the person I love and for me it's one of the most incredibly beautiful meaningful chilled-out songs I have ever heard. My interpretation is that he's talking to his lover, who he currently can't be with properly due to the 'obstacles', perhaps involving changing places, hence they've "been migratory animals, living under changing weather". The hypnotic soft guitar + those sorrowful sustained notes sound like melancholy memories of happy times, which goes along with "let's say sunshine for everyone" and the cool "we played hide and seek in waterfalls". I guess these good times are not lost on him, and he's still got hope that they'll free up their blizzard-torn lives by 'selling their uniforms' and 'forseeing the obstacles' and have a happy ending together. This isn't a million miles away from my life story so I guess this song made quite an impression on me and I felt compelled to write something on this website for once! Well, thanks to anybody who read this, what do you think? Really an amazing song!
I learned about Syd Matters upon the release of his US record. If I understand correctly, the eponymous American debut was a collection of songs from his two European releases. I've since tracked down those releases as well as his most recent record, "Ghost Days."
I learned about Syd Matters upon the release of his US record. If I understand correctly, the eponymous American debut was a collection of songs from his two European releases. I've since tracked down those releases as well as his most recent record, "Ghost Days."
Syd Matters is now one of my most cherished artists. This song, along with "Lost Bird" and "Middle Class Men" are among my favorites.
Syd Matters is now one of my most cherished artists. This song, along with "Lost Bird" and "Middle Class Men" are among my favorites.
wow... first post! can't believe noone else has commented - but I don't know how well-known Syd Matters is and I guess the majority of this guy's fans might be french. I just got sent this song by the person I love and for me it's one of the most incredibly beautiful meaningful chilled-out songs I have ever heard. My interpretation is that he's talking to his lover, who he currently can't be with properly due to the 'obstacles', perhaps involving changing places, hence they've "been migratory animals, living under changing weather". The hypnotic soft guitar + those sorrowful sustained notes sound like melancholy memories of happy times, which goes along with "let's say sunshine for everyone" and the cool "we played hide and seek in waterfalls". I guess these good times are not lost on him, and he's still got hope that they'll free up their blizzard-torn lives by 'selling their uniforms' and 'forseeing the obstacles' and have a happy ending together. This isn't a million miles away from my life story so I guess this song made quite an impression on me and I felt compelled to write something on this website for once! Well, thanks to anybody who read this, what do you think? Really an amazing song!
I learned about Syd Matters upon the release of his US record. If I understand correctly, the eponymous American debut was a collection of songs from his two European releases. I've since tracked down those releases as well as his most recent record, "Ghost Days."
I learned about Syd Matters upon the release of his US record. If I understand correctly, the eponymous American debut was a collection of songs from his two European releases. I've since tracked down those releases as well as his most recent record, "Ghost Days."
Syd Matters is now one of my most cherished artists. This song, along with "Lost Bird" and "Middle Class Men" are among my favorites.
Syd Matters is now one of my most cherished artists. This song, along with "Lost Bird" and "Middle Class Men" are among my favorites.
Definitely an under-appreciated talent!
Definitely an under-appreciated talent!