THE THE - We Can't Stop What's Coming - from the film The Inertia Variations

[@gladstonepayton7834]

The most under appreciated musical genius of his era. Miss these visceral lyrics and music.

[@lanky1066]

Because he says it as it is, and kept out of the mainstream record companies and merchandise is his own a very wise man and his music has helped me out of a few low times in my life since the early 80s. And one of Matt's famous quotes: for every kick in the face and hurdle you pass.. the rewards get greater. So true.

[@tuglife5737]

@@lanky1066 Me to bro

[@HIERONYMAS]

Can’t argue…

[@jenneferlawless4373]

I have been a fan since his solo career before The The

[@gladstonepayton7834]

@@lanky1066 Given the world today (and quite frankly, the way it's always been, tbh) the lyric 'Here comes another winter of long shadows and high hopes, Here comes another winter waitin' for utopia, Waitin' for hell to freeze over..." is my mantra

[@theceruleandolphin2829]

How the fuck did he do that??? Matt's been away for like 15 years, and then comes back stronger than ever before. This is just stunning brother, absolutely stunning.

[@steelyman08]

Really, really special. Probably because he took time away & stayed honest to himself. That's what keeps it so fresh. One of the few who just refused to keep churning out songs like a factory. Then we all get something this delicious!

[@daos3300]

artists don't just lose their talent overnight.

[@TarzansMom]

And he just did it AGAIN! The voice in our heads once again walking the earth.

[@sausage5849]

Beautiful song! I believe Matt is one of the finest songwriters to have graced our world.

[@vinofarm]

Thank you, Matt. We've missed you.

[@firebird2]

Even in the lush musical landscape of the '80s this band stood out. Rarely on the radio, but everyone knew their songs. I'm so glad The The has brought their rich, poetic sound forward, relavant to this time. It may be the beginning of another new wave of phenomenal music!

[@Bubberoon]

Played this at my younger brother's funeral on 29th December 2021... He was only 49...we both loved The The... Such a fitting tribute. X

[@peterlanglois65]

Soul Mining will always be the album that had most effect on me during my "formative" teenage years. "How could anyone know me when I don't even know myself"

[@AB-zc8ps]

I was in my twenties when soul mining came out, but in my early 30 it ment more to me as I went through a bad split up... true soul mining... thank you Matt.

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

Dusk for me but I suspect I’m slightly younger than you , “ everybody knows , what’s going on with the world !, I don’t even know what’s going on with myself “

[@ericbruyn]

You ABSOLUTELY nailed it

[@sarahhorrey7167]

i dont even know myself xxx

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

@@sarahhorrey7167 , amazing

[@openplz3000]

Damn, Matt still sounds amazing

[@jaybranna]

Matt Johnson, my word , I have loved listening to your words voice and music for 30 years . I play your songs all the time on guitar, I love playing them. I've always wanting to see your live performance before I died. After a terrible marriage break up I have one of my wishes come true . Thanks Matt see you at Brixton. Luv u bro

[@alondathomas293]

Just saw the film, and love this new song by The The---I wish he'd been able to make a whole new CD of original songs, but he said it took him 6 months just to write that particular song. So I'm just glad he was able to get this one out---It's beautiful and soulful,too.

[@stevencarroll3702]

It's the finest song I've heard in a long long time.

[@henrygordon1]

I agree. Exceptionally good song.

[@olivierhanriot]

il nous manquait grave!!!

[@tarcrystalline]

This IS music. As real as it gets.

[@birminghamreefer2733]

The The my favorite band since 1989, bar none.

[@grahamroy5329]

Song for 2020, stay safe everyone.

[@arthurmcgonnell1179]

The Voice of Rhyme & Reason ..x

[@Chaosticsoda]

He wrote this for his brother who sadly passed. Andy i believe. the artist behind The the album covers. i had the mind bomb tshirt designed by Andy, Joyful art man. rip Andy.

[@timothybailey1925]

Brilliant. Mr. Johnson is one of the most prolific artists of modern times. The Gold Standard.

[@galetinm]

Gold Standard?! Are you serious?! Do you even know what prolific means? The Smiths were prolific during those 5-6 years they were active, The Beatles during their years. Fresh example is King Gizzard... releasing several albums a year. It means that he writes a lot of songs continually. Creatively fruitful. He's not prolific. He didn't release anything for 15 or so years before this single. He even talks at the start of this video how he isn't prolific. And you got 8 likes for that, too funny.

[@Kingicrazy]

Long awaited return of the genius of MJ and The The

[@loopy-o7e]

my favourite tune x

[@Pinakij]

Wow I just got the chills, please come to San Francisco, anyone lost can be refound there!

[@callummorritt3421]

My life,your words,our memories. Love The The ❤

[@chrishorn855]

Where have you been Mr Johnson...I've begrudgingly missed you...you talented human being you!!!!!

[@peterbrown8889]

Awesome Tune ! 3 years on . thx matt

[@davorcolic]

So here you live Trapped inside the days Your pen moving across the page Back to where, It has begun Uncoiled, unspun What you were, what you will become The days, setting with the sun Wake up it's time to go The taste of tears still in your throat Silence from your songs Reminds us, when you are gone We can't hate the river for flowing Can't blame the wild wind blowing Can't slow time from running We can't stop what's coming The Bonfire is burning The birds returning An owl by night A mourning crow Indide a Shadow that grows A darkness in the darkness A stranger on the shore Outside of your window Knocking on your door When there is rain that pours 'Til there is pain, no more Wake up it's time to go The taste of tears still in your throat Silence from your songs Reminds us, when you are gone We can't hate the river for flowing Can't blame the wild wind blowing Can't slow time from running We can't stop what's coming

[@paulmuellermann6704]

Thank you ^^ 🙂

[@galetinm]

Thanks! Amazing lyrics. Just one thing, I think there's no question mark after 'Back to where' even if there's a pause after it. I believe that the line is 'Back to where it has begun' and it continues with 'uncoiled, unspun'.

[@davorcolic]

@@galetinm thanks its right now

[@chuckjohnston6186]

Ave loved The The for over 30 years RIP Andrew

[@laurasaich7855]

You have been missed. This is beautiful.

[@tl996]

Ageless in voice, appearance and relevance

[@kimschwartz8697]

I continue to grow up with this wonderful music😁

[@philipmcmullan2516]

Fantastic artist great memories of his work ,must add bill Nelson too seems to have never got the recognition he deserves also

[@danny3171]

Got my funeral song sorted. Just love the the x

[@evalopez8958]

You've been missed, Matt. Glad to hear you again.

[@marthastephens2179]

I love this. Great underrated singer songwriter

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

Your songs have a way of getting more relevant. Even if we don't want them to.

[@jemgem9593]

Deep guy. Loved his voice since the late 80s. Makes me feel 19 again 🧡

[@FLshampooboy]

From the first notes you know it's The The

[@pedroconforti]

Just listened to it 5 times in a row... and counting

[@demelza32]

I keep coming back, it is a beautiful experience.❤.

[@nielskay3935]

Great lyrics and to the bone honesty as always - Matt,- please get on the road again,- we need you out here in a world gone mad

[@Daniel-nh3qr]

Your wish has been granted.

[@imnotabiologist9652]

Precious art that hardly exists anymore, or am I just being nostalgic? Love love, love love...

[@YvonneTheArtist]

A young man from CA introduced me to this band and poetry... right when I needed to study for an art history final🙄 I still write songs and poetry.

[@cybersphere]

Matt, this is brilliant. I'm sure you can shake off the inertia and release one more album.

[@Chaz2yacom]

@Paco Fernández OR 4 LOL

[@helenmarshall1346]

There is just noone better than Matt Johnson/The The :)

[@tjfc66]

Blimey. We've missed quality like this in recent years.

[@rayfraser1773]

Sorry to hear about your Dad

[@jerrywilliams4506]

From Soul Mining to this - and all that's inbetween, unique, sheer quality!

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

Profound!!!!! Oh boy and I just heard this July 3, 2020 in evening….. CERN is unleashing ‘something’ in 24 hours☹️😔🤩 Keep THE FA✝️TH

[@dmanntube]

Welcome back, Matt. We need to hear from you

[@S7EVE_P]

We never could stop whats coming...it just takes a while to realise this.

[@tomlovesyou7180]

Love this

[@christos1973]

I've been listening to this every single morning for the last 3 years, after the escitalopram and the morning coffee and cigarette have settled in my guts. Best THE THE song ever.

[@MrAcopian]

You're a rare genius Matt. You move hearts and souls.

[@demelza32]

Am feeling very emotional hearing this. Thanks :)

[@craigbentley21]

It makes me so happy to hear new music from The The. Great song!

[@MsTres]

Absolutely love Matt's voice. Missed it

[@brysimm404]

Matt sounds as good as ever - how is that possible? Wow 😮👍

[@liesenjj]

One of the best artists out there, still doing their amazing talent. The The’s music has been amazing to embrace for over twenty years. Johnny Marr, too on guitars and writing..... absolutely amazing.

[@pamcm1098]

So glad that my daughter and I went to see The Inertia Variations at East 8th Street concert weekend. A memorable evening for sure. Thanks Matt and Johanna.

[@leonardjohnny67]

I shouted out ‘Matt you are a fucking legend’ at one of his gigs a few years ago. ‘So are you’ he replied. I can die happy :-)

[@tarcrystalline]

The definition of music at it's best.

[@sandozkarika]

Perfect introspection.

[@RudyRijen]

Don´t know why, You mark my soul long time ago ... Mind Bomb...

[@premabaul7570]

Our good friend is back.. I may be a little late to the renunion... but ım joining that group hug with Matt in the middle.........great song

[@JudyTheLionTamer]

The first time I heard this song i simply burst into tears, because it is everything I ever wanted to say, and I felt held. Absolute perfection.

[@franciscoj.brenes3221]

That voice! Matt, only you can deliver these lyrics. Magnificent.

[@bobbyshafto3259]

Quite brilliant. Matt Johnson=Genius

[@Mister_Inbetween]

I have enjoyed your work for years and I cant think of a better way to honour your brother. Thank you for letting us experience this beautiful song and for sharing this heartfelt tribute to Andy.

[@potpotparty901]

This song kept me going at a time I was very I’ll…thank you Matt

[@edgejourney]

Sooo good!

[@ericbruyn]

Integrity of Mat Johnson, is without question. There are not many of this kind of quality. Perfect track ☆☆☆☆☆

[@colinrobson117]

Welcome back genius, its been too long, unmistakeable sound with a fresh feel.

[@darryljacobsen2000]

How can you be off for so long and come back with something this awesome? Love this song!

[@weeklyclose5322]

so nice .. come back

[@aizabeewalken]

WOW! Matt knocked it out of the park on this one!

[@Blondejam]

I have been a big fan from the 80's. Had a chance to see them in Birmingham a few years ago. One of the best night's ever. Thank you Matt, let there be more...

[@Reprodestruxion]

The reunion that we were waiting for : Matt and Marr

[@poltad]

Beautiful song. It’s feeling of helplessness against time reminds me of the lost feeling of love in Matt’s “Kingdom of Rain”.

[@slingerlandiamusicpublishi8495]

Great tune! Why isn't it available on iTunes for those of us in North America? Please tour again, America needs you more than ever...

[@claireatkins4062]

welcome back, The The!!

[@antonysloan6110]

Excellent

[@GlennTillema]

What a beautiful piece, makes me wish it was part of an album!

[@steveandtheghost1]

fallen in love with the the all over agaim! 30 years after the first time!

[@slumdogjay]

Love it. Love The The. Probably my favourite British Artist of all time. Can’t wait for the upcoming Live DVD set. Hopefully a new album at some point too.

[@richardbogulak9814]

Superb as always class act no doubt

[@francopietralunga4969]

Saw The The in Nottingham ,May the 26th with my family . It worthed all this years of wait and the trip from Italy.I spent all my youth listening to The The 's music and collecting bulk of Lp ,cd and memorabilia.Matt you are Awesome.

[@urbanbio]

Brilliant.

[@aqgrafx]

wow.. that was great :)

[@banknock15]

I keep coming back to this almost every day..

[@DanielCashDallas]

I cannot believe how incredibly strong his voice still is.

[@keechero47]

Love this!

[@nmacog]

Perfect. As always.

[@percyweil6039]

Matt - I loved your music when I was a public school boy. That was 30 odd years ago. And you called out some interesting threads back the when I knew nothing. So here we are in 2020 and the World is about to transition massively. Soul Mining was just amazing. Bless you Brother.

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

Matt is one of the great musicians in my lifetime.

[@waynenewsome5608]

Matt, you're a genius, I have loved your works of art from the very beginning. I wish you every happiness.

[@db1958]

Beautifully edited. Kudos to Vicki Bennett.

[@AaronOwenSmith]

Best song I've heard in sometime.

[@mycount64]

Had to give away my tickets in 87 to my Gf and her friend (the Guess Who practiced at her house before their fame). Neither of them knew a song and both said it eas the best concert sound ever. I SCORED 5th row center orchestra in Toronto... taking my 21 year old son and reliving my youth.

[@cinemar]

Matt's soul is clearly still burning blue.

[@birminghamreefer2733]

I've seen him 5x at least, one of the best shows you'll ever see..

[@audreyh2422]

Damn. I love his voice so much.

[@s.sutmar3220]

since I "found" this song, I heard it over and over again and all the other The the- Songs again...many of them acompanied my life since the 90th. When I`m listening to Matt Johnson I feel home, feel my own base. Thank you!

[@sinistre]

So sweet to hear that voice again!

[@kimschwartz8697]

This is so beautiful. I have always cherished The The’s songs and albums!