A Matter of Trust
Billy Joel
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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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Written by: Billy Joel
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15 facts about this song
Singer-songwriter"A Matter of Trust" was written and composed by Billy Joel, who is an acclaimed singer-songfriend and pianist.
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Album InclusionThis song is the second track on Billy Joel's 1986 studio album, "The Bridge", which is his tenth studio album.
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Chart Performance"A Matter of Trust" reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, showcasing Joel's widespread popularity.
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MeaningThe lyrics of the song reflect a theme of trusting in a romantic relationship; thus, the title, "A Matter of Trust."
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Style VariationNotably, this song features Joel on guitar, rather than his usual piano.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed on St Marks Place in New York City, in front of a live audience.
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Featured MusiciansThe song features talented musicians including Liberty DeVitto on drums, Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, and Doug Stegmeyer on bass.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists, including Barbara Streisand in her 2014 album, "Partners."
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Live PerformancesBilly Joel usually plays "A Matter of Trust" during his live performances.
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Promotional SingleThis song also served as a promotional single for Joel’s compilation album, “The Essential Billy Joel.”
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European Popularity"A Matter of Trust" also climbed the charts in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 54 on UK Singles Chart.
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Unique Music VideoIn its music video, a concert spontaneously begins on a busy New York City street, which is very different from typical music videos.
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BroadcastingThe music video of "A Matter of Trust" was broadcasted on MTV, VH1, and other music television networks, enhancing its popularity.
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Russian ConnectionThe song, particularly its music video, drew attention in the Soviet Union, contributing to Joel's success when he toured Russia in 1987.
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Television PerformanceBilly Joel performed "A Matter of Trust" on BBC One's long-running music show, Top of the Pops.
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