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3 AM
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics
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She's always worried about things like that
Well, she said, "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
She says, "Baby, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
But be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away, I believe it"
Well, 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 (screams) and her voice is straining
She says, "Baby, well, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
Well, heaven she says, "Baby, yeah, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away, I believe this"
Well, 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 a mat that sits on her doorway
But outside, it's stopped raining
She says, "Baby, well, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
Heaven, she says, "Baby, yeah, 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 3 AM, I must be lonely (I must be lonely)
Well, heaven, she says, "Baby, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes"
The song "3 AM" by Matchbox Twenty is a song about a woman who is struggling with loneliness and fear. The singer is close to this woman and is concerned for her wellbeing. She is always worried about the weather and the end of the world. She only sleeps when it's raining, and her voice is straining when she speaks. The singer is scared of her vulnerability and believes that the rain will wash away the pain.
The woman in the song believes that she has everything she needs in her "color portrait world." She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway, but the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days. It seems like she is stuck in her own world and can't escape it, even though she wants to. The singer wants to help her get out of her situation, but he doesn't know how.
The song has a melancholic tone that captures the sadness and fear of the woman in the song. It is a powerful portrayal of the struggle with loneliness and depression that many people face. The song's ultimate message is that hope is always present, even in the darkest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
She say it's cold outside and she hands me my raincoat
She expresses concern for my health by giving me my raincoat when she realizes that it's cold outside.
She's always worried about things like that
She tends to have a worried disposition and is concerned about many things in life.
She says it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
She predicts that everything will come to an end and is quick to blame me for it.
And she only sleeps when it's raining
She has trouble relaxing and falling asleep unless it's raining outside.
And she screams and her voice is straining
She becomes very emotional, screaming and straining her voice when expressing her feelings.
She says baby
She uses this term of endearment to address the singer in the song.
It's 3 am I must be lonely
She feels lonely in the middle of the night, as indicated by the time.
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
She admits to feeling fearful about life and all its uncertainties at times.
Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She believes that the rain will wash away her problems and her worries along with it.
She's got a little bit of something, God it's better than nothing
Despite not having much, she celebrates having something, no matter how small, as a blessing compared to having nothing at all.
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
In her idealized view of the world, everything seems perfect and she feels she has everything under control.
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
She believes that something has changed and nothing is the same as it once was, even the moon doesn't seem in the right place.
She believes that life is made up of all that you're used to
To her, life is defined by routine and what someone is accustomed to and comfortable with.
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days, and days
The singer's clock has been stagnant at three o'clock for an extended period, indicating a sense of stuckness and not moving forward.
She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway
She believes that happiness is something that can be found within her home and immediate environment.
But outside it's stopped raining
The rain has stopped and the outside world has gone back to usual, but she still clings to the idea that rain brings peace and happiness.
Lyrics © TECKLAH MUSIC, TABITHA'S SECRET MUSIC INC., 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, 🇨🇦