• The Night Before My Record Release

    October 4, 2010 - Comments (43)

    T’was the night before my record release And all through the bus Band members were shouting “Chicago or bust!”

    The trailer was stuffed
    With New CD’s to share
    “The Story of Your Life”
    Soon in stores everywhere!

    Just a few more short hours
    ’till the dream becomes real
    And tonight I reflect
    on the feelings I feel

    From a tennessee cabin
    And a crazy idea
    I now painfully realize
    Nothing rhymes with “idea”

    What I’m trying to say is,
    I am grateful to all
    The thousands of people
    who answered the call

    You wrote down your stories
    In the hopes of a song
    You were more than inspiring
    You were ten thousand strong

    The songs have been written
    and recorded with care
    In the hopes that whole world
    will like what they hear

    So tonight, I give thanks
    to the Author of life
    Happy listening to all
    And to all a good night

    muoto POSTED BY:
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    • 43 comments

    1. 1. Pebblekeeper Angie commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 9:57 pm

      Can’t Wait for Morning to Download!!!!

    2. 2. SisterinChrist commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:13 pm

      From a tennessee cabin
      And a crazy idea
      ***********************
      But you cannot buy the CD
      in a store called Ikea

      (sorry, it’s after midnight!) so looking forward to it- God bless you!

    3. 3. yoel commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:16 pm

      the poem is fantastic so realistic ! i love it :)

    4. 4. Henrietta Golliheair commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:16 pm

      Awesome.. you are all blessed in so many ways!
      Thank you.

    5. 5. Legare' commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:16 pm

      idea=ikea….. hahahahahaaaha!!! Not that Swedish furniture had anything to do with your poem… but it’s the first thing that came to mind…. teeheehee… Have an AWEsome day darlin’!!! :D :D:D

    6. 6. Jerrilyn commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:18 pm

      Good poem… not everything has to rhyme!

    7. 7. clarissa =) commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:18 pm

      So excited i love ur music! i can hardly wait to get a copy

    8. 8. Marcia commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:20 pm

      Love it!

    9. 9. Cathy Westholt commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:22 pm

      I got my autographed copy today. God bless you, Matthew, and thank you so much. I give thanks to God for your heart for him and for others, and for the anointed gift he has given you to change lives.

      Cathy

    10. 10. Teresa commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:23 pm

      idea •adhere, Agadir, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccaneer, cameleer, career, cashier, cavalier, chandelier, charioteer, cheer, chevalier, chiffonier, clavier, clear, Coetzee, cohere, commandeer, conventioneer, Cordelier, corsetière, Crimea, dear, deer, diarrhoea (US diarrhea), domineer, Dorothea, drear, ear, electioneer, emir, endear, engineer, fear, fleer, Freer, fusilier, gadgeteer, Galatea, gazetteer, gear, gondolier, gonorrhoea (US gonorrhea), Greer, grenadier, hear, here, Hosea, idea, interfere, Izmir, jeer, Judaea, Kashmir, Keir, kir, Korea, Lear, leer, Maria, marketeer, Medea, Meir, Melilla, mere, Mia, Mir, mishear, mountaineer,

      Haha, so I googled it….glad you didn’t use diarrhea though!

    11. 11. Live4Him commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:24 pm

      From a Tennessee cabin
      And a crazy idea
      [What if I had to sing
      A song about diarrhea?]

      From a Tennessee cabin
      And a crazy idea
      [Could I do this
      On the land of Pangaea?]

      From a Tennessee cabin
      And a crazy idea
      [I complained to my friend
      Daydreaming about a tortilla.]

      From a Tennessee cabin
      And a crazy idea
      [We should go to the mall
      And to a pizzeria.]

      I love this poem! As you can tell, I love to write!

    12. 12. melissa commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:24 pm

      I’m so excited you’re music is awesome.

    13. 13. Amanda Vore commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:31 pm

      It is cute, i cant wait to pick up your new cd!! I love your music you are very gifted and blessed! My dad recentally past away unexpectantaly and I pick save a place for me to be played at his funerl. He was my step dad but to me he was dad. He was a Vietnam vet and i miss him very much. I will be seeing you in concert soon so excited!!! I will be at the one in Ft.Wayne, IN :)

    14. 14. Julie Doolittle commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:32 pm

      Amazing! :D Looking forward to the album release! Thanks for sharing.

    15. 15. Sincerely commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 10:54 pm

      Have to say, don’t know where or even IF my story got into the Album, but loved the poem… It shows why you’re talented at your writing, and songs… God Bless you and keep on with your blessings….

    16. 16. Amy Kallio commented:

      Mon 4/10/10, 11:56 pm

      Very creative! I liked it a lot! Looking forward to the new music!

    17. 17. Terrie commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 12:01 am

      Thank you so much for being the person God wants you to be. Being able to sing, play instruments and write music is powerful tools God has blessed you with and in turn we are blessed. Praise God, you are amazing!

    18. 18. Ydette Holguin commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 12:08 am

      Happiness can be multiplied by sharing it with others without diminishing the original source.
      It is one asset that increases when it is given away…. God Bless you Matthew ! your music speaks to me….. Can’t wait ! from your biggest fan in San Antonio, Texas

    19. 19. Kimberly Mulvaney commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 12:24 am

      Thank you for your music.
      Gods Blessings <3
      Have any plans to come to CA?

    20. 20. Ydette Holguin commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 12:38 am

      pure happiness !!!!!

    21. 21. Sandra commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 4:09 am

      Wow. Congratulations, you are someone real special. God Bless you.

    22. 22. Bev commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 4:37 am

      Love the poem. Would love to see you in person. Your music is so good….I bought two other CD’s and preordered “The Story of Your Life”. It came yesterday autographed and all. Haven’t listened yet but already know the songs will touch me. I discovered your music through a Bible Study I’m in….so far each session has ended with one of your songs. Each one has fit so perfectly with the message. I love how God works and I thank Him for working so beautifully through your music. May God continue to bless you with words that inspire and invite a deeper relationship with Him through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

    23. 23. Stephanie commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 5:12 am

      Awesome, made me smile!

    24. 24. Silvanna commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 5:22 am

      I recently went on youtube and typed in Christian Singers….soon later it showed your name and I started to hear your songs!! I have been a struggling christian for years and listening to the song “Motions” really touched my heart…..since then God has been really speaking to me and I have been listening….I thank God for your music and I pray that with your new album your songs from so many people’s heart ache and challenges that many people will start to hear his voice.
      May God bless you and your band…may his love and blessings overflow your lives. Oh and your poem is real and sincere, very cute :)

    25. 25. Jennifer Eckert commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 5:38 am

      Love it…now to get you back to MN for a concert w/ the new songs.

    26. 26. Denise Schwartz commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 6:01 am

      God has given you a beautiful gift
      to express, to sing, to share.
      But that gift means even more because
      you have listened to Him, and to hearts, you care.
      So many people. So many stories.
      People alone. People in need.
      People rejoicing. People to feed.
      God has used you not just to give us a melody,
      but to help us to live in harmony….
      with God… with others…
      to consider eternity.
      Thank you Matthew for being his instrument,
      glory to God for His song.

      I love your “idea” playing. Words are so much fun.

    27. 27. faye commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 6:36 am

      The cd is incredible
      Thank you for writing it.. Broken Girl is from my story I sent you and it does all the BROKEN GIRLS proud to know you understand
      thanks again.

    28. 28. Jennifer Styers commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 6:44 am

      That was awesome, God has really and still is, moving in your life and will continue to do so

    29. 29. Jennifer Styers commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 6:45 am

      That was awesome God has really been making Himself known through you

    30. 30. Beth commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 7:11 am

      Great poem! Thank you for taking the time to read our stories. The new album is amazing! Thank you for listening when He speaks and doing as He has instructed no matter how uncomfortable. You and your music have blessed so many. Thank you Mr. Matthew West and thank you Jesus for the blessing of this artist. Ö¿Ö

    31. 31. Peggy Palmore commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 7:20 am

      Dear Matthew,
      You are truley Blessed a Gift from God! All the songs are written , shared and Blessed by Him. They are all wonderful, but I think my favorite is the last song, let the Healing Begin.
      I know this CD will be a big seller for you. With that being said there is only one thing left to do..With all the stories you received it’s time to start work on Volume 2….
      God Bless you Always with safe travel and Beautiful songs!
      Matthew I know you have that big Beautiful Bus you travel on and you could stay anywhere you want , but always know if your in Myrtle Beach and you need a hot shower, home cooked meal, a place to stay , our door is always open to you and your crew..
      Love & Prayers,
      Peggy & Tom Palmore
      839 Wintercreeper Dr.
      Longs SC 29568.
      Phone number 843-734-0330

    32. 32. Lisa commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 8:44 am

      Great poem. It might just give you another “idea” for another song to write.

    33. 33. pattybeigay commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 11:38 am

      mattew,
      I can’t wait to hear it. all your songs are beautiful and so encouraging!!!I hope it will be a top one!!!

    34. 34. pattybeigay commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 11:40 am

      I’m looking forward to hearing the cd! It will bless many! you have such a beautiful gift!!! keep families in prayers!!!!

    35. 35. Lynette commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 12:31 pm

      Amazing, powerful CD. Some of the best stuff I have heard in a very long time.

    36. 36. Maria aka Rockermom commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 3:44 pm

      I love it!!!! Happy Album Release day, be blessed!

    37. 37. Aimee commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 4:50 pm

      Hey!
      I got my autographed copy fo the CD in the mail. I listened to the first three songs, and already I’ve cried my eyes out…and as I’m looking ahead at the other songs, I think I’m gonna need a bigger box of puffs! :)

    38. 38. Sharon commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 6:24 pm

      Got my autographed copy of your CD. All of the songs are great. I really enjoyed reading the story backgrounds on the CD cover. My hope that God will continue blessing you in your music.ministry. Sharon Sequim, Washington (the state!!)

    39. 39. Sarah Bergey commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 8:20 pm

      im so excited about getting your cd in the next few days!!! i pre-ordered it the day it went on sale and now im so excited, that im telling all my friends about it!! lol cant wait to hear it!!

    40. 40. Gina Johnson commented:

      Tue 5/10/10, 8:37 pm

      I love the poem and I love you are so sentimental! It makes you a very special person and a great artist! Can’t wait to hear you live on Friday in Des Moines, IA!!

    41. 41. Ronda commented:

      Thu 7/10/10, 10:23 am

      Love the poem and your new cd especially the song Broken Girl

    42. 42. Jessica commented:

      Fri 8/10/10, 6:09 pm

      I can’t wait to listen to this album! I know it’s going to be awesome! Thank you for all the great work you do… your music is truly inspiring. God bless :)

    43. 43. rosemary commented:

      Wed 17/11/10, 11:13 am

      hi my name is rosemary im a fan of yours mattew i was crying to god today cuz my husband is still drinking and he wont quite drinkng beer and its hard to take care of him and my to kids i need a miracle

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