Who say that Matthias is mad? He says so himself like mad - read this quote: 'No-one would  be mad about a madman, except those who themselves are mad. How do you define madness? How do you do? Well, for the mad it's not mad at all, but to any ordinary person anything out of the ordinary must be madness.

Mad Matthias do not sing and play for 'the ordinary', but for those who sees things that drive them mad. Mad Matthias plays for the ones who want to have their eyes opened and see the madness in themselves and the surrounding world. He who dares open his eyes to the bright shining light, he who wants everything exposed to light - with the risc of being enlightened himself.

Worship of idols and stars is abhorent to Mad Matthias. That's the reason why he keeps a low profile and tries to keep his person out of focus. He can be quite mad with if some head make head lines on him, and he'd loose his head: 'Why don't you use your own heads!' he'd say.

So,  who is this Mad Matthias really? No-one will tell on him, 'cause you never can tell...

Notice! You can listen to the underlined titles.

Den er helt gal med sproget her!

MAD MATTHIAS' SONGBOOK

Baby

Look at this tiny little finger on the little newborn hand
In the years to come our little lingerer will grow up and become a man
What a wonder is it not? Ev'rything we get is a gift from God

Yes, you are our little baby, we will take good care of you
And over the years I hope taht maybe you will recognize this wonder too
What a wonder is it not? Ev'rything we get is a gift from God

Bears get tired, yes, when the cold begins
Hide in their caves and rest from doing things
They rest until the spring is here
Forgotten are the days of yesteryear
And bears wake up again, yes, they reappear in spring

You've lost a dear friend, so near to you
But you will see him again, for this is true:
You'll meet again with hearts that beat
As sure as cold turns into heat
And you will meet and say hallo, and never ever have to go

You throw your body into the dance
I look at you'n'all I do is glance
The dress that you wear is floating gracefully by
Ooh, and I'm sitting right here and what can I say but my, my
Butterfly

You're a wonderful creation and you can sing
Caught in the rythm you can do anything
Listen to the sound coming from the old Hi-Fi
Ooh, I'm sitting right here and what can I say but my, my
Butterfly

Your feet they hardly touch the ground
You clap your hands - it's a happy sound
You mood is fine or should I say sky high?
Ooh, I'm sitting right here and what can I say but my. my
Butterfly

Matthias realizes that many people act like animals. Even that is a to kind description, because he likes animals and they just do what they're programmed to do. But when people sink low they have a tendency to be just like animals, and that is why Matthias sings this long ode to the (funny) farm.

DAYBREAK

The sun’s coming up

A new day at its dawn

The rooster crows

The farmer rise and yawns

It’s time to rise’n’shine

And it’s time to grub

Appearing with his foddercart

The famrer dishes up

FEATHERBRAINS

Each morning I crow for the farmer

All the chicken look up to me

I am a bit of a charmer

With quite some power invested in me

Without me the farm would surely fall

Without me you’d all be going slow

Without me the fox would take us all

Yes, without my crow you’d never know

CHICKEN FARM THEME

I AM A HAPPY PIG

How I like to eat the crap I’m served

I’m growing fast and getting big

All day long I roll in dirt, grunt a bit if I’m hurt

Oh, I am a happy pig

I like my wife – that bichy sow –

And our kids are piggi-wiggies that we dig

Our family is all a mess, all this fuzz and all this stress

But I am a happy pig

COWHOUSE BEEF

All day long I’m in my box

But I got no reason to moo

I get fed above my needs

And I am fit and healthy too

But the calf that I had he is far away now

He’s some place I will never know

The bull that delivered the semen

Was a trivial no-show

In this box where I take my stand

All’s the latest technicality

Once you were milked all by hand

But now  it is a  rarity

But the calf that I had he is far away now

He’s some place I will never know

The bull that delivered the semen

Was a trivial no-show

And the calf that I had he is far away now

He’s somewhere in a cooking stove

And Father Bull delivering the semen

He was a real go-slow

YOU RIDE ME DOWN

When you get into the saddle

And I feel your boot and heel

You make me want to please you

That’s the way I truly feel

: Ooh, you ride me down, sweety

Ooh, you ride me down, you ride me down:

When we ride across the meadows

I am in a state of bliss

It’s as if the ride is never ending

You and me that’s all there is

: Ooh, you ride me down, sweety

Ooh, you ride me down, you ride me down:

A DOG’S LIFE

I am an old, tired dog

I’ve served my master for long

Though I’m blind I’m still able to bark

’Cause I can hear a noise even when it’s dark

Old Faithful that’s my name

I never once let my master down

But that puppy that guards the farm just now

He will surely never ever learn how

Here’s my master coming up

He has always been my friend

He shouts my name and I feel fine

The gun he’s got means ’it’s hunting time’

PULLING WOOL

Bow to prayer and free your mind

The future for you is noble and fine

A dinning table is your aim

All who’s there will praise your name

Between the dishes and glasses of wine

You’re the reason that they all dine

You’ll be cherished as your ma and pa

A roast of lamb that is what you are

Your wool will turn into a ball

Eventually a jersey – large or small

Well, do enjoy this precious fate

The Butcherman – arriving soon or late 

THE BLACK SHEEP

This corner is my fixed address

Here I’m free and it’s a trip

Others like to think I am weird, I guess

That just makes me feel so hip, hip, hip, hip

Time just pass and I do not mind

Daydreaming, chewing wool

They bleat and baa and are unkind

But I am feeling cool, cool, cool, cool

THIS IS OUR HOMELAND

The farm is green and prosp’rous

With room for everybody

This is our homeland

All are appreciated equal

All living for the farmer

All defenders of the farmhouse

Yes, field and farmhouse members

’Cause this is our homeland

SWAN SONG

Follow me

To this place

With sheltering trees and silent waters

Stand by me

Let us travel together

To a place where no-one wants to slaught us

Let’s go even though the road is long

If you share my urge and feel it very strong

Let’s sing the same song  

Hortence, My Love (Come Out to Play)

Instrumental

Your mama locked the door and went away
Still, you smile though you don't wanna stay
I'm standing here - I'm smiling back to you
Well, I am here to tell you what to do
Hortence, my love! Come out and play with me!

They say your mama she just loves you so
that's why she won't let you go
But you are meant to be a free woman
Why be a flower when you are human?
Hortence, my love! Come out and play with me!

:::Hortence, my love, come out to play!:::

Hotel

I've got a room in a hotel
Just gonna be here a while
I've got this room in a hotel
Breakfast and bed - with a smile
Just stopping by for a day or two
Look at the walls - what else can I do?
I've got this room in a hotel
And it's a lonely, cold place without you

I've got this room in a hotel
And I'm locked up inside
I've got this room in a hotel
This is my home for tonight
Just stopping by for a day or two
Look at the walls - what else can I do?
I've got this room in a hotel
And it's a lonely, cold place without you
Without you
Without you
Without you! me!

If You Want

Living in a world of stress
Everywhere we look it's all a mess
Please, show me to an open door
So we can leave and feel no pain no more
There is a place where you can feel at ease
This place is real and it gives you peace
If you want

God loves man - If you want
Stretch out His hand - If you want
If you want

You've got this book placed upon your shelf
Try to reason with it for yourself
In spite of redicule and cool denial
The word of God can really stand a trial
Any man can do just as he please
He can loose his life as the lowest beast
If he wants - but

God loves man...

Agony and sorrow, death and pain
Look at it each day, again and again
Well, do you see the people coming to your door
As they have done so many times before
Why do you think they stand out there and freeze
Come rain, come snow, and they bring you peace
If you want

God loves man...

I Need You Now

My days were empty then
No need to go back again
Now I've found you - I love you
And I need you now

I did want so very much
Now I feel your gentle touch
Yes, I've found you, I love you
And I need you now

I need you to stand by me
I need you to hold on to me and set me free, oh yeah

My life is oh so bright
Full of hope and shining light
Now I found you - I love you
And I need you now

Let's walk the road ahead
How hard can anything get?
Now I found you - I love you
And I need you now

Like a Lilly

Like a tent - I want you to be my place to stay
You are dark - Which I like over pale over grey
It's the sun - That has teinted your body and skin
And your eyes I look in

You're like a lilly among the thorny weeds
Openhearted and so easy to reach
:That's my woman, my kind of girl:
Woman you are my precious pearl

Like a drink - Fresh water from a desert spring
You give me your heart, your soul and everything
You're a hill - you would never be wawering 'round
And your voice I love the sound

You're like a lilly...

We are sheep, so let's warm each other up in the field
And we are warriors too - Let's go fight as we are sword and shield
And I'm a prince - You'd be the fortress where I'd reside
My Jerusalem, my town of pride

You're like a lilly...

Like Doves Fly

Instrumental

Like the doves fly, return to their place
That's how we find our way through the maze
We just couldn't stay
We had to fly away
Whatever price to pay
To find a better day

Just like the doves return and find their birdhouse holes
That is how :you meant to free our aching soules:

From each people, from each tribe in the world
From each nation, you will find a pearl
We come back to you
We love what you do
You make everything new
And your word is real and true

Just like the doves...

Lost

Oh, you lost your little girl
Ooh, she was a precious, shining pearl fit into your heart
Why did she disappear
Ooh, she used to be so near - mmh - it's just too hard

It's hard to lose a friend
Even though she'll be back again
This surely is the end today

Now, you'll have to do without
Ooh, she used to laugh and shout, hold your hand and bite your ear
Why did she have to go

Mi Motto

How come that trouble raise over my head
Why can't I feel mi happy instead

:Wait and you see - that is mi motto:

Why do I suffer and why am I lonely
That's in the hands of the true God only

:Wait...:

Who is this harlot that the Bible says
When will she come to the end of her ways

:Wait...:

Roll Upon Jehovah

Roll upon Jehovah your way
Rely on His word - trust His pact
And He Himself will act
He will certainly bring justice for the day - hey, hey

So roll upon Jehovah your way
Roll upon Jehovah your way
Just a little longer my son
And all the wicked ones are gone - All gone

Roll upon Jehovah your way
Enjoy your life and do the good
But walk away from the villain and the crook
Jehovah'll let the faultless stay - hey, hey

So roll...

Roll upon Jehovah your way
His paradise is sure to be
yes, He promised you and me
We'll certainly be joyful on that day - hey, hey

So roll...

Set Us Free

I was looking, yes I was searching
Didn't really know what I was looking for
Couldn't tell the difference anymore
What was right and what was wrong
I only knew that I longed to see
The Truth that would set us free - set us free
What could set us free?

I was crying, and always trying
Didn't really know what I was crying for
Somehow I knew that there had to be
More to life than just one song
My logic led me to strive and seek
It told me there was more to be - more to be
More for you and me

So Long

So long since you offer'd me a kind embrace
Your love turned cold and vanished in the haze
So long - You tell me it's all too late?
You know I'd rather wait for you
But you've got so much else to do for so long

So long - You had your chance - it's fair
You would only hate me, you would never care
So long you hated me for being there
You know I'd rather set you free
But you wouldn't listen to me for so long

Three Words

Three words I find so hard to say
Is the essence of my life today

You know my love is real
You know just how I feel
You know, I need you

You know my love is real

I love you

Waging War

There's a war going on of wrong and right
You'll have to take part, You'll have to choose side
'Cause you can't keep out
What is it - What is it all about?

Well, it's about a world of peace, a place with calm and quiet
Peace for all men (and woman) with their hearts of light
And you will have to see
The way - The way God wish it to be:

You make so many nations, exploit the ground and soil
You make the change in weather, it turns from heat to boil
You know that this won't do
These days - These days are through!

When you know Jehovah - Creator of this universe
You know, He's driving forward, while you are in reverse
So - Don't you see?
It is you - It is either you or He

It's either you or He

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