originally released: 12/12/22

Lyrics:

Video game love,
Don’t play me this way,
Cos you were a stranger,
Til I found you again,

Video game love,
make me wanna say,
That you’re my angel,
Girl I want you to stay,

I’ve been finding my way back to you once again,
And I must confess,
I made it through some shit I went through hell,
When I was searching for a purpose, 

And all the things you said were wrong for me,
They made me feel,
Like you were never there or ever real, 
So I do them again and I feel like I’m free,

Been losing who I am when you’re not here,
But let me be clear, 
I taught myself to live again this year,
So even though it’ll hurt I’ll make it through the rain, 

Yeah it’s a shame,
That the time we shared is worth nothing, 
And that you’re not here to stay,

Video game love,
Don’t play me this way,
Cos you were a stranger,
Til I found you again,

Video game love,
make me wanna say,
That you’re my angel,
Girl I want you to stay,

Video game love,
Don’t play me this way,
Cos you were a stranger,
Til I found you again,

Video game love,
make me wanna say,
That you’re my angel,
Girl I want you to stay,

video game love (Sped Up)

Lyrics:

The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround hey
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround oh

Taking my time with this one I think
Always got you on my mind
You step my way and I feel the rush
I'd fall for you every time

But when I was free you said you were tied
So I found cheap "love" out of spite
As soon as I did you were free as a bird
I hated myself for a while

The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround hey
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround

Danced through streets on stolen nights
I felt wrong but it was right
Then you left without a trace
Said you needed time and space

Then you called and said you're home
Finally free and on your own
No more games make no mistake
Our love grew throughout the wait

I don't know which week it was
But I remember linking up
From then on we've been so good
We both found forever love

And I know I messed you around
But from this our love was found
I'm so glad I made you smile
It was surely worth the while

The runaround, the runaround
The runaround it's over now
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround hey
The runaround, the runaround
The runaround it's over now
The runaround, we finally found
Our way somehow
Our way somehow
Our way somehow

The Runaround

been sat on this one for a while, I thought why not drop?
enjoy x

keep up to date w/ me: https://linktr.ee/matte__

lyrics:

Hilltop views of the valley,
Late nights at the Grammy’s
Platinum plaques, flashing cameras,
Millionaire status, living lavish,

Buss down AP’s gleaming,
Arena full of fans, all screaming,
All of that’d mean nothing,
If I didn’t have you by my side,

If I didn’t have you by my side,

All the lights, all the fame,
All the highs, won’t be the same,
If you’re not here, if you’re not mine,
None of it matters, none of it shines,

Every stage, every flight,
Every dream, late at night,
If you’re not there, by my side,
None of it’s worth it, I won’t survive,

Diamonds don’t shine like you do,
I’d give up all the money and the cars too,
I’d trade it all in a heartbeat,
If it meant that I would always have you,

When I’m all alone, girl, I’m useless
That’s not my opinion that’s the truth it’s,
Something that I want you to know,
I owe it all to you yeah and that’s on my soul,

All the moments that we’ve shared,
All the times that I was scared,
To be myself, you held me tight,
You shown me love said I could shine,

But what’s the crown if I wear it alone?
What’s a house if it isn’t a home?
None of this would feel the same,
If I couldn’t call your name,

All the lights, all the fame,
All the highs, won’t be the same,
If you’re not here, if you’re not mine,
None of it matters, none of it shines,

Every stage, every flight,
Every dream, late at night,
If you’re not there, by my side,
None of it’s worth it, I won’t survive,

All the lights, all the fame,
All the highs, won’t be the same,
If you’re not here, if you’re not mine,
None of it matters, none of it shines,

Every stage, every flight,
Every dream, late at night,
If you’re not there, by my side,
None of it’s worth it, I won’t survive,

Nothing Without You

prelude is a collection of early songs, rare demos, and defining moments from the first era of matte.
From late-night reflections to rough sketches that never made it to streaming, this EP marks the end of the beginning.
We’re past the intro now.

In the Quiet of the Night

Smile More

video game love

Smoke & Mirrors

A Message to Mary (demo)

Reality (demo)

Want Me

Everywhere (demo)

Thank you for listening <3

Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date:

https://tinyurl.com/mattemusic

matte

Popular tracks