Q: Stopped using iTunes Match and lost access to purchased songs

I was using iTunes Match for one year. Than I have decided not to prolong my subscription for next year. And now I have lost access to some of my purchased songs (purchased at iTunes with real money). They are shown as downloaded to a Cloud without possibility to listen then. My phone is proposing me to pay for iTunes Match for next year and is ready to provide access to paid songs only after prolongation.

I was thinking that if I buy a song at iTunes, than I can listen it without limitations forever. And now my phone is proposing me to buy iTunes Match or to
download a song for money again.

I kindly ask for your advice how to get back access to already bought songs without paying for iTunes Match.

Thank you in advance for your help!