"Weeks before the world shut down I was lucky enough to finish up my second ever acoustic tour. Covid and a newborn little girl have left me at home for the longest stretch of my career. To be honest I have enjoyed sitting still for a season. I also have come to realize how much I miss shared experiences. Moments like these acoustic shows are what I long for. I hope you enjoy these live recordings of my favorite tour thus far. Until we meet again..." –Mat Kearney
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Excellent Introduction to Mat Kearney's Music| Posted November 14, 2020 Until We Meet Again features songs from Kearney’s second acoustic tour, his winter 2020 Revisited tour. These songs were recorded in January and February before the COVID-19 shutdown. Many of the songs are from early in his career, with five of the eleven songs from his 2011 album Young Love and three from his 2009 album City of Black and White. Most of the songs, are about love and relationships, with other themes including encouragement and trust in God.
If you are not familiar with Kearney’s music, this would be an excellent project to check out. Below are a few brief comments about each song: Fire and Rain – This song was written by Robert Marvin and Kearney and originally appeared on the 2009 album City of Black and White. They may not be together anymore, but his love for her will not fade. The song features acoustic guitar, drums, bass, and backing vocals.
Key lyric: My love will not fade Through the fire and rain Kings & Queens – This song was written by Judah Akers, David Garcia and Kearney, and originally appeared on the 2018 album CRAZYTALK. The song features acoustic guitar, bass, percussion, backing vocals and an infection chorus. Kearney has said that the song is about how there are moments when you can be doing well commercially, but feel totally worthless, and also moments when no one cares about your music but you feel fulfilled. The latter is what the song is about.
Key lyric: Richer than Solomon with you by my side We’ll be kings and queens in our mind Count on Me – This song was written by Jason Lehning, Robert Marvin and Kearney and originally appeared on the 2011 album Young Love. The song features some excellent acoustic guitar, backing vocals, bass and drums. In this song he tells her that he loves her and that she can trust him.
Key lyric: When your number's called Back's against the wall
Pick you up when you fall
Be there when you call Learning to Love Again – This song was written by Kearney and originally appeared on the Young Love album. Acoustic guitar, bass, piano, drums, backing vocals. The Young Love album, and likely this song, were inspired by conversations Kearney had with passengers as he worked as a cab driver in Nashville.
Key lyric: Hey brother, we're all learning to love again Closer to Love – This song was written by Robert Marvin, Josiah Bell and Kearney and originally appeared on the City of Black and White album. The song features acoustic guitar, bass, percussion and piano. We are all just one phone call from bad news that drives us to our knees in prayer. The song is about love, strength and hope.
Key lyric: Oh, it's your light Oh, it's your way
Pull me out of the dark
Just to show me the way City of Black and White – This song was written by Michael Logan and Kearney and originally appeared on the City of Black and White album. The song features acoustic guitar, piano, bass, light percussion and backing vocals. This love song tells how she opened his eyes. He wants her to stay.
Key lyric: I don't want to wait until tomorrow To tell you how I’d feel the rest of my life Sooner or Later – This song was written by Josh Crosby, Robert Crosby, Robert Marvin, Jason Lehning, Nate Campany and Kearney, and originally appeared on the Young Love album. The encouraging song features percussion, bass, acoustic guitar and some excellent backing vocals. Though times are difficult he assures her that sooner or later they’ll get there.
Key lyric: Baby, it's like we're walking on a wire thru the fear Take my hand, we'll get there Air I Breathe – This song was written by Seth Mosley and Kearney and originally appeared on the 2015 album Just Kids. The song features acoustic guitar, bass, percussion, and backing vocals. Kearney has said that the song is about his journey battling perfectionism, being in control, and ultimately his trust in God.
Key lyric: You are the air I breathe You are the song I bleed
You are the war that I can't win
This is my white flag in the wind
Every word You speak
Is the air I breathe Ships in the Night – This song was written by Jason Lehning, Josh Crosby, Robert Marvin and Kearney and originally appeared on the 2011 Young Love album. The rap/pop song features acoustic guitar, drums, percussion, backing vocals and some excellent piano. This is a song about a relationship in which they avoid their problems, instead wasting their time trying to prove who is right.
Key lyric: And if it all goes crashing into the sea If it's just you and me
Trying to find the light
Like ships in the night Hey Mama – This song was written by Kearney and originally appeared on the Young Love album. The upbeat song features, drums, acoustic guitar, bass, backing vocals and audience participation. This love song seems to tell the story of Kearney and his wife meeting and falling in love.
Key lyric: Hey lover, don't want no other Finger for my ring Nothing Left to Lose – This song was written by Kearney and originally appeared on the 2006 album Nothing Left to Lose. This song is about his move from Oregon to Nashville, where he would pursue his calling as a singer-songwriter. The song features acoustic guitar, bass, backing vocals and piano.
Key lyric: And here we go, there's nothing left to choose And here we go, there's nothing left to lose Best songs:
Kings & Queens
Air I Breathe
Hey Mama
Nothing Left to Lose
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