Matter Of Trust

Billy Joel

About Matter Of Trust

"A Matter of Trust" is a song by Billy Joel, released in 1986 as the second single from his album The Bridge. The song was the second top 10 single from the album, after the previous single "Modern Woman". The song gained major traction in the Soviet Union as part of a state-sponsored television promotion of Joel's songs in preparation for his 1987 USSR concerts, recorded on Kontsert.


Year:
2007
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One, two, one, two, three, four 

Some love is just a lie of the heart
The cold remains of what began with a passionate start
And they may not want it to end
But it will it's just a question of when
I've lived long enough to have learned
The closer you get to the fire the more you get burned
But that won't happen to us
Cause it's always been a matter of trust

I know you're an emotional girl
It took a lot for you to not lose your faith in this world
I can't offer you proof
But you're going to face a moment of truth
It's hard when you're always afraid
You just recover when another belief is betrayed
So break my heart if you must
It's a matter of trust

You can't go the distance
With too much resistance
I know you have doubts
But for God's sake don't shut me out

This time you've got nothing to lose
You can take it, you can leave it, whatever you choose
I won't hold back anything
And I'll walk away a fool or a king
Some love is just a lie of the mind
It's make believe until its only a matter of time
And some might have learned to adjust
But then it never was a matter of trust

I'm sure you're aware love
We've both had our share of believing too long
When the whole situation was wrong

Some love is just a lie of the soul
A constant battle for the ultimate state of control
After you've heard lie upon lie
There can hardly be a question of why
Some love is just a lie of the heart
The cold remains of what began with a passionate start

But that can't happen to us
Cause it's always been a matter of trust
It's a matter of trust
It's always been a matter of trust
It's a matter of trust
Cause it's always been a matter of trust

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Billy Joel

William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man," in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to the RIAA. He also has the third best-selling album in the United States with his Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2. more »

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"A Matter of Trust" is a song by Billy Joel that was released in 1986. It appeared in his ninth studio album, "The Bridge."
Chart Performance
This song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking its success in the United States.
Music Video
The music video of "A Matter of Trust" features a surprising ‘street concert.’ It was filmed on St. Mark’s Place in New York City, which shocked the locals and passersby.
Song Meaning
Billy Joel explained that the song tries to convey the message of reliance on each other – a ‘matter of trust,’ as he titles it. The lyrics hint at tensions in the Cold War era, stressing the need for trust to resolve conflicts.
Different Instrument
Whereas Billy Joel is typically known for his piano playing, in the song "A Matter of Trust," he plays the electric guitar, a fact which surprised many fans.
Notable Performance
"A Matter of Trust" was notably performed during Billy Joel's historic concerts in the Soviet Union in 1987, as an attempt to build a bond of trust between two erstwhile enemy nations.
Recognizable Bridge
The song has a recognizable bridge featuring a duet between Joel and Cyndi Lauper, a famous American singer-songwriter and actress.
Album Collaboration
The album "The Bridge" that contains "A Matter of Trust" was Joel's first album with significant input from a production team and featuring guest artists from various music genres.
Russian Relation
In the Billy Joel Channel on Sirius XM, Joel stated that he was quite frustrated about trying to get the local Russian crew to understand what he wanted in his sound during his USSR tour, and wrote "A Matter of Trust" as a direct result of this.
Inspired by Relationship
Billy Joel once confessed that part of "A Matter of Trust" was based on his experience with his first wife, Elizabeth Weber Small, with whom he had a significant trust issues.

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