Matty Myatt’s latest track, “When I’m Dead Just Throw Me in The Trash,” feels like sitting down with an old friend who knows how to laugh at life’s twists and turns. It’s one of those songs that surprises you, blending honesty, humour, and a subtle wisdom that stays with you. Closing out his three-song EP, “Self Help Wanted Ads,” it ties everything together in a way that’s personal yet easy for anyone to connect with.
At its core, this song is about embracing life for what it is—a chaotic, unpredictable mess where things don’t always go as planned. Instead of getting stuck in disappointment, Myatt takes the uncertainty and turns it into something oddly beautiful. It’s like he’s telling us it’s okay not to have it all figured out and to just go with the flow. We’ve all had those moments when life feels all over the place, and we’re just trying to make sense of it, so it’s easy to relate.
When I’m Dead Just Throw Me in the Trash
Myatt’s songwriting has always been his strength, and here, he takes it to another level. There’s a vulnerability in this track that feels new, like he’s let his guard down and invited us into a more honest version of his world. Instead of hiding behind clever metaphors, he lays it all out with a simplicity that hits harder because it’s so real. He’s not afraid to admit that life is messy, relationships are complicated, and most of us are just figuring it out as we go along.
Listening to “When I’m Dead Just Throw Me in the Trash” is like being reminded of all those little moments in life that we usually don’t notice. The song touches on relationships—the ones we try to keep, the ones that fade away, and the ones we never really know how to handle. It’s about that pull between holding on and letting go, wanting to connect but being afraid to be vulnerable. Myatt sings it in a way that feels so personal, like he’s sharing his own story but also giving us a chance to see ourselves in it too.
In a way, the song mirrors the push and pull of our daily lives. It’s about the balancing act of maintaining relationships while dealing with personal struggles and the chaos of routine. We’ve all had those moments where we’re too afraid to say what we really feel or where we let silence take the place of the conversations we should have had. Myatt captures that beautifully here, not with grand gestures or dramatic declarations, but with a quiet, steady acceptance of life’s imperfections.
The closing moments of the song bring everything full circle, leaving us with a sense of peace and acceptance. Myatt’s idea of being “thrown in the trash” might sound cheeky, but it’s really about letting go of the need for permanence or recognition. Instead, he focuses on the memories and connections we leave behind—the simple, authentic moments that make life meaningful. It’s a reminder that we don’t need to have all the answers or leave a monumental legacy; sometimes, just being present and real is enough.
As the final track on the EP, “When I’m Dead Just Throw Me in the Trash” feels like a culmination of everything Myatt has been trying to say. It’s thoughtful, a little sombre, but still infused with his trademark humour—a perfect blend that shows his growth as an artist and as a person. This isn’t just a song about accepting life’s uncertainties; it’s an invitation to embrace them, to find joy in the chaos, and to keep moving forward, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.
Matty Myatt has given us a song that feels like a hug and a nudge all at once—a reminder that life is messy, relationships are complicated, and none of us really know what we’re doing. And that’s okay. So go ahead and give it a listen. You might just find a little bit of yourself in it.
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