Matt and Kim is a pretty obscure band. They're a group out of Brooklyn consisting of only Matt and Kim. The only instruments they use are Kim's drums and Matt's piano, so all of the music is pretty basic. Knowing that, you probably wouldn't expect them to make such a huge splash in the music business right? Think again.
Known mostly for their popular, fun, and upbeat song "Daylight," this band remains relatively low key. However, after the release of their second album, Grand, they released the music video for their song "Lessons Learned." In regards to their lyrics of the song, it seems as if the two are protesting authority, all types of authority. One of the lines in the song that really just sticks out at you is, "While lessons learned go down the drain/I can't believe in everything." Another is in the chorus. They say, "Thinking about tomorrow won’t change how I feel today." I think they're basically just saying they're sick of being told what to do and having things they HAVE to do, and they're really just telling everyone, "Screw you." Now, if you think I'm taking the lyrics too seriously, you may change your mind when you watch the video. Soon after the video was released, there was definitely a good number of critiques. However, despite being shunned by parent and religious organizations for their wild antics, they were awarded a VMA for Best Breakthrough Video. The video clearly makes a statement. I think running through the streets of Times Square butt naked qualifies as rebellion against authority. I admire the duo for taking such a huge risk just to make a point....any other thoughts?
I was always attracted to Matt and Kim because of their interesting videos, especially their new one which is basically them beating the shit out of each other. But I never really knew the point of them getting naked in the Lessons Learned video until now. I still have no clue what Daylight is about though.
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