MATISYAHU is a Jewish reggae artist born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA. Though he had a rigid upbringing, he uses his spirituality to influence his lyrics. His background is also what makes his style and sound distinct. Even his stage name [Matisyahu], which is Hebrew for Matthew, is a representation of how he has successfully infused two seemingly different cultures to promote peace and unity through music. His messages of light and positivity are clear in this single “Shade From the Sun.”
It is a song of positivity, perseverance and light. The single speaks to the struggles most people deal with in life, which can often seem like an arduous journey through the crucial desert. He reveals that music can be the one thing that will “give [you] shade from the sun” and make the voyage through life more bearable.