Tennis - Matrimony II

Our fifth studio album, Swimmer, is out now: orcd.co/swimmer
Album art by Luca Venter
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Catch us live on our Swimmer tour this winter:
2.25 - Madrid Theatre & Cafe - Kansas City, MO
2.27 - Granada Theater - Dallas, TX
2.28 - Paper Tiger - San Antonio, TX
2.29 - Stubb’s - Austin, TX
3.01 - White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
3.04 - Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM
3.26 - Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
3.27 - Treefort Music Fest - Boise, ID
3.28 - Top Hat Lounge - Missoula, MT
3.30 - Venue - Vancouver, BC
3.31 - Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA
4.01 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR
4.03 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA [SOLD OUT]
4.04 - Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA [SOLD OUT]
4.05 - Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA [SOLD OUT]
4.06 - Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
4.08 - Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ
4.10 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
4.16 - Slowdown - Omaha, NE
4.17 - Cedar Cultural Center - Minneapolis, MN
4.18 - The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
4.20 - Majestic Theatre Center - Detroit, MI
4.21 - Deluxe at Old National Center - Indianapolis, IN
4.22 - The Opera House - Toronto, Ontario
4.24 - Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
4.25 - Royale - Boston, MA
4.26 - Port City Music Hall - Portland, ME
4.27 - Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY
4.28 - Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY [SOLD OUT]
4.29 - 930 Club - Washington, DC
4.30 - Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
5.01 - Haw River Ballroom - Saxaphaw, NC
5.04 - Saturn - Birmingham, AL
5.06 - Cannery Ballroom - Nashville, TN
5.08 - Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
5.09 - Delmar Hall - St. Louis, MO
Find your tickets at www.tennis-music.com.
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Lyrics:
I only have certainty when you hold my hand / there’s so much I don’t understand / baby we’ve been orbiting each other helplessly / I guess that I blacked out but remembered to move my mouth / so much for my vows, more concerned with here and now / no one knows of love that’s slow held like the longest breath / or the gentle pull of gravity that’s being-unto-death / I can’t go on living with a spark that’s only flickering /I only want that tenderness with every moment left / I could never find something better / I even changed my name / by my side in every kind of weather / I’ll never be the same / come closer, you say / black cats in the neighborhood aren’t necessarily a sign of something / you know me so well / there goes the neighborhood / let it all go burning down around us / no one knows of love that’s slow held like the longest breath / or the gentle pull of gravity that’s being-unto- death / I can’t go on living with a spark that’s only flickering / I only want that tenderness with every moment left to give / I could never find something better / I even changed my name / by my side in every kind of weather / I’ll never be the same

[@lem2223]

Can't believe Tennis really invented Marriage with this song.

[@MirandaAndUh]

Alaina sings this like it's the last song she'll ever sing. It's brimming with so much emotional intensity and a passion that I can only describe as sounding urgent. It may just be the times we're in, but it feels like one last declaration of love between partners before the world ends. Incredibly beautiful songwriting.

[@tay0mason]

Yeah, there's like a certain desperation in her voice, and I don't mean that in a bad way. It's like chill, and sexy, and enthralling.

[@counterpuncher01]

Definitely one of their best.. one of the most unique songs I've ever heard ever

[@managfa21]

Matrimony is one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm so glad there's a sequel.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Holy crap this song could save lives

[@adrielfdfd2472]

yes

[@PierreMonroe-hj6uy]

Lol...true...

[@kato76109]

That dude Patrick always makes those groovy licks on all their songs. Very underrated bass player

[@carloslinares4352]

kenneth tolbert she writes bass lines too according to an npr interview. Listening to all their stuff from ritual in repeat onward the bass is delicious af. Just a tasty sounding p bass mixed perfectly in.

[@xSwordLilyx]

He always plays that bass so tight and so chill

[@Inkblot67]

Aaaiiiieeeeeeee!!

[@fooglez]

Headphones and Rollerblades tonight.

[@nachobusiness1425]

Can I join you

[@fooglez]

@@nachobusiness1425 Of course, all are welcomed.

[@nachobusiness1425]

@@fooglez dope haha

[@thelegendgamer33]

Does anyone else feel angsty for all the times in their lives that they've wasted being bored and you wish that somehow you could connect your brain to a database that could pick exact music you would like, like this band and would uplift you nearly instantly instead of wasting your time? Finding a good band like this makes me dissapointed to think how many other good bands exist that I don't know about.

[@coolangel834]

We are so grateful for Tennis

[@kyleag86]

I've never thought about that but now I will not stop thinking about it 😅

[@counterpuncher01]

If it makes you feel any better there's no one like tennis you're in the right place

[@andreaperezmillas4161]

Let’s share playlists, everyone

[@jeremyjones2361]

This song sounds like catching god's bouquet

[@counterpuncher01]

OMG--my quote was very similar--yours kicks mine's ass! I bow....beautifully put.

[@BrandonMenes]

Perhaps the most beautiful and pure song about matrimony that i've ever heard.

[@bannappleblonde]

Adore it. Tennis has done it again 😭💗

[@cowchild777]

I'm glad I stayed up a bit to hear this :)))

[@nickmackechnie7073]

Listened to this on new years right at midnight as the fireworks went off. The most fireworks I'd ever seen in one place in my life. So magical with the second half of the song playing

[@SillySodaLofi]

There’s just a certain vulnerability and honesty in Alaina’s voice that just reaches the deepest part of your soul especially in this track.

[@thebatcaves]

the pizzicato that starts roughly at 2:18 kills me

[@bmanjj2]

Let's make a Matrimony trilogy! 1 and 2 are already so good!!!!!

[@Moemoemono]

I am absolutely in love with these two and their music

[@joeblow8593]

Sounds like a lost Carpenters song (I mean that in a good way)

[@loiseaunoir1021]

@herkimer frogg The Cocteau Twins influence is all over this album

[@counterpuncher01]

Not only is Tennis becoming my fav band ever...this album is shocking in its songs' excellence--otherworldy stuff--never heard anything like it.

[@33ShotsCauseFightsDontMatter]

Lovin the album so far. I’ll be buying it for sure.

[@nachobusiness1425]

Mee too

[@starseed4132]

Okay I’m sorry

[@marquismccune9478]

This song has to be in someone's movie its just so good. They make great music

[@angelmadero8978]

I love you both so much

[@Nerevar982]

Best song on the album 👌🏻👌🏻

[@szarnyasmajom]

I want this song to be played at my wedding

[@gummyboots]

Wouldn’t you want the first one? This one is a bit more... uh, unhappy. I love it but I wouldn’t call it a wedding song.

[@860anthony]

Karen Carpenter has been channeled. Beautiful!

[@xusongdu1865]

Yes!! I was thinking the same thing!!

[@kato76109]

Wow! I said the same thing to my girlfriend that she sound alot like Karen Carpenter. At times, she also sounds like Harriet Wheeler from The Sundays on this song

[@franzreyes6185]

@@kato76109 she's more like Harriet Wheeler singing a Karen Carpenter.

[@GerandVlog]

I am so happy to feel through this album! Thank you for being my favourite artists. Xoxo

[@zanearnold1337]

Swimming in some high grade ~ W A V E S ~

[@alienqueen69]

Wow, Valentine's Day song~♡ Luv Alaina & Patrick I always cheer for Tennis~☆ Please come to Korea~TT

[@paulsoderquist4788]

I'm currently roller skating alone on a tennis court at 11pm listening to this magic

[@KeeGan1926]

The aggression in her voice for this song is amazing

[@kyleag86]

the only reason i want to get married tbh, i’ll play this at my wedding

[@churbum9907]

Y’all don’t miss !!!!!! 🥺🎾 🥺🎾🥺🎾🥺🎾🥺🎾🥺🎾🥺🎾🥺🎾

[@Burningdaylighter]

This is so special. Thank you for sharing. ❤️ Happy Valentines Day & Happy Anniversary to you two birds.

[@pooka8482]

More music to cry to;3 Love the new album!♡

[@paulsoderquist4788]

This is beautiful

[@b3to2G]

crying

[@xSwordLilyx]

This song was such a big part of that long summer I thought it was older than it is

[@salazar8927]

this is so beautiful

[@Jeff-zx6rt]

We go together like Rimbaud and bau bau Baudelaire

[@vanessagonzales3216]

Every song give me the chills ❤❤❤❤❤ I love you

[@birdworldist]

Yassssss lovely huggggg

[@thezirons]

Such great album! So much love in the air! Thank You!!

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

I love this so much

[@osamamybestfriend911]

The emotion this song invokes in me... so special. I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and i still can’t help but cry. One of my favorite songs ever. Just so beautiful

[@anacanaan9614]

wow i love them all

[@gabrielz9225]

Been having it on replay 😁. Beautiful song!

[@chamomile08]

*Lyrics* [Verse 1] I only have certainty when you hold my hand There's so much I don't understand Baby, we've been orbiting each other helplessly I guess that I blacked out but remembered to move my mouth So much for my vows More concerned with here and now [Pre-Chorus] No one knows of love that's slow Held like the longest breath Or the gentle pull of gravity That's being-unto-death I can't go on living with a spark That's only flickering I only want that tenderness With every moment left [Chorus] I could never find something better I even changed my name By my side in every kind of weather I'll never be the same I could never find something better I even changed my name By my side in every kind of weather I'll never be the same [Verse 2] "Come closer", you say Black cats in the neighborhood Aren't necessarily a sign of something You know me so well There goes the neighborhood Let it all go burning down around us [Pre-Chorus] No one knows of love that's slow Held like the longest breath Or the gentle pull of gravity That's being-unto-death I can't go on living with a spark That's only flickering I only want that tenderness With every moment left to give, oh To give, oh [Chorus] I could never find something better I even changed my name By my side in every kind of weather I'll never be the same I could never find something better I even changed my name By my side in every kind of weather I'll never be the same

[@zp4084]

Awesome!!! Love it :)

[@ericdippoliti2876]

Simply amazing.

[@boykeramdhani2087]

best song of the album ! in fact, this tops all of their previous best songs!

[@dougcallaghan6075]

You are so right. Just a magnificent pop song.

[@paytondecook]

OMG YES I WAS WAITING FOR THE NEW ALBUM

[@MasterChief7366]

You take my breath away

[@ryanryan1925]

Love 🖤

[@armandinarivera6319]

Omgoshhh Yesss i freakeenn love it soo muchhhhh 💖💖💖💖💖

[@allyfriedman8324]

Y’all rock my world

[@retrobass3693]

This is really so beautiful

[@johncavicchia5829]

they are selling this album in digital lossless format. you won't regret it!

[@diegochiapello1385]

Hermosa canción !!!

[@coolangel834]

didn't like this song at first now it's my fave on the album!!

[@23dollarsmoothie]

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[@diegochiapello1385]

Very nice !!!

[@peppa2089]

i really want to support tennis more than i am able to do

[@camazotxvanpiro9945]

This album is delicious. truly music for the soul. 😍👌

[@randomalt1273]

i love tennis

[@KittyPieVibes]

I will forever hate Covid for keeping me from seeing this live.

[@TheNinjapancake14]

2021 I am ready

[@KittyPieVibes]

AzureAnie I knoooooow ❤️ April can’t come fast enough

[@nachobusiness1425]

Yuss!!!!!

[@Darth_Revan25]

Still album of the year.

[@BlackDoveEntertainment]

Best album since Beach House' last.

[@TheIsaacChase]

Mom and Dad did thatttt. So good. Love you guys.

[@gabrielreyes5083]

💖

[@gedgar]

YES!YES!YES! YES!YES!HAHAHAHAHA!HAHAH!!HAHAHAH!!!HAHAHA! ~that right, I’m just Not quite normal 🎵🎶🎵 LOVE from beautjful forested lands of cascadia portlan oreo❣️ workers of the world unite!

[@raromagazine]

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@nikolassodiant2595]

Bliss

[@TheoryPhilosophy]

Heidegger scares me.

[@lty9055]

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[@MasterChief7366]

I lost her....

[@pabloyades970]

Like si vienes por el concurso musical de MusicTalks 69 jajajaj

[@Adrenocorticotropico]

Best contest ever dude, so intense yet so emotional... it was amazing to listen to such great songs there man

[@KittyPieVibes]

She shouldn't be allowed to sing that good. That note SHOULD NOT BE THAT GOOD 😭

[@toegepy]

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