3AM
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics
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She's always worried about things like that
She says it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams, and her voice is straining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She's got a little bit of something, god it's better than nothing
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams, and her voice is straining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
Oh, when she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe this
She believes that life isn't made up of all that you're used to
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at 3 for days, and days
She thinks that happiness is the mat that sits on her doorway
But outside it stopped raining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
When she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe this
Well it's three a.m. I must be lonely
Well hell, when she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
The lyrics to Matchbox Twenty's "3AM" speak to a feeling of loneliness and anxiety that many people can relate to. The song is about a woman who is afraid of what the future holds and seems to be struggling with mental health issues. She is always worried, even about things as small as the weather, and has trouble sleeping except when it's raining. The rain is a symbol of her sadness and despair, and when it stops, she seems to feel a little bit better for a while.
The chorus, when she says "It's three a.m. I must be lonely," is particularly poignant, as it suggests that her loneliness is something she experiences frequently, perhaps even every night. The singer of the song seems to be someone who cares about her but is also scared by her behavior and unsure how to help her. He can't ignore her pain, but he also can't deny that it scares him.
The last verse, where she talks about happiness being the mat on her doorway, is a bit ironic because it shows how desperate she is to find happiness, even in something as small as a doormat. But ultimately, the rain will wash away everything, including her hopes and dreams.
Overall, "3AM" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of loneliness and despair that can come with mental illness. It shows how someone can be struggling even when everything seems fine on the surface, and it reminds us that we should never underestimate the power of a kind word or a listening ear.
Line by Line Meaning
She says it's cold outside and she hands me my raincoat
She cares about my well-being and is always looking out for me.
She says it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
She's worried that everything will fall apart and she blames me for it.
And she only sleeps when it's raining
She finds comfort in the sound of rain and uses it to fall asleep.
And she screams, and her voice is straining
She is overwhelmed with emotions and is struggling to express them.
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
She feels lonely and needs someone to talk to in the middle of the night.
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
I'm afraid of what the future holds and the uncertainty it brings.
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
The rain serves as a metaphor for washing away problems and bringing a fresh start.
She's got a little bit of something, god it's better than nothing
She doesn't have much, but what she does have brings her some happiness.
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
She lives in a world where everything is perfect and she has everything she needs.
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
She feels like things have changed and the world isn't as bright as it once was.
She believes that life isn't made up of all that you're used to
She thinks that life is about experiencing new things and stepping out of your comfort zone.
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at 3 for days, and days
Time seems to be standing still and she feels like she's not making any progress.
She thinks that happiness is the mat that sits on her doorway
She believes that happiness is something that can be found in the small things in life.
But outside it stopped raining
The storm has passed and things are starting to look up.
Well hell, when she says baby
My heart skips a beat when she calls me baby.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT THOMAS, BRIAN YALE, JOHN GOFF, JOHN JOSEPH STANLEY
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@chuyanakahara1088
She says it's cold outside and she hands me my raincoat
She's always worried about things like that
She says it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams, and her voice is straining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
When she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She's got a little bit of something, god it's better than nothing
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams, and her voice is straining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
Oh, when she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe this
She believes that life isn't made up of all that you're used to
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at 3 for days, and days
She thinks that happiness is the mat that sits on her doorway
But outside it stopped raining
And she says baby
It's three a.m. I must be lonely
When she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away I believe this
Well it's three a.m. I must be lonely
Well hell, when she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
@TaffTaylor
Anyone in 2024 listening to some 90s music!? 🔥 🔥
@LeeKerr-gb4rc
Yep im back I never really left 🎶
@rodneygragg2074
Brings back so many memories
@david-jackson-wills
Oh God yes, I do all the time
@rebeccagerhardt86
Yes, I'm here
@user-zp3lj8gg3u
I'm here 2024....I'm almost 42 now with two grown sons and I still remember every word to this song..but i can't remember what I had for breakfast...lmao
@TheRambler
I'm 93 years old and still listen to this. Matchbox 20 rocks.
@kayables
Rock on!
@lauriemccall7591
Right on? Only 54 but some music has no expiration date. Thank God.
@elizabethfolk3098
Good on Ya! I am 72, 🇨🇦