The current members of the band are Rob Thomas (vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (drums, now guitar), Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals) and Brian Yale (bass). Adam Gaynor (rhythm guitar), who has left the band, performed on their first three albums, as well. Rob Thomas is the principal songwriter and lead singer.
Thomas, Yale and Doucette performed in the band Tabitha's Secret out of Orlando, Florida before splitting apart to form Matchbox Twenty with Cook and Gaynor.
Matchbox Twenty released their first album, Yourself or Someone Like You in 1996. While their first single, "Long Day", was a rock radio-only smash, the album soon spun off several Top 40 hit singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including "Push", "3 A.M.", "Real World" and "Back 2 Good". The album eventually went on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, earning diamond status. The band toured relentlessly for several years, performing the songs from their one and only album, along with some beloved cover songs such as Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" and The Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down". Their fan base grew from concert to concert because of their electrifying live performances and the longevity of their hit singles on radio. The same year, Matchbox Twenty recorded a live version of their Top-40 hit "3 A.M." for release on the charity album Live in the X Lounge, benefiting cerebral palsy research.
Before recording their second album, Rob Thomas collaborated with Itaal Shur on a song entitled "Smooth" for Carlos Santana's comeback album, Supernatural. The song had a pop-tinged Latin beat and showcased Thomas' lyrical talents. Thomas was supposed to act solely as songwriter on "Smooth", but Carlos Santana had him sing on it as well after hearing the song's demo recording. "Smooth", was the album's lead single and became a gigantic hit in 1999; Thomas earned three Grammys for writing and performing on "Smooth", including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
In 2000, Matchbox 20 renamed themselves Matchbox Twenty and released their second album, Mad Season. The album featured lush instrumental arrangements and spun off several hit singles, including "Bent" (Number One on Hot 100) and "If You're Gone". The video for "Bent", poked fun of singer Thomas' heightened profile from "Smooth" by showing the other band members assaulting him mercilessly. The evocatively arranged ballad "If You're Gone" became a big hit, especially on adult contemporary formats. The band's next two singles, "Mad Season" and "Last Beautiful Girl" were not particularly successful. Fans also note hearing "Black & White People" receive radio play, despite not being released as a single.
For their third album, More Than You Think You Are, the band returned to a harder rock sound. Thomas shared the songwriting efforts with the other band members on several songs. The album spun off hit singles "Disease", "Unwell", and "Bright Lights".
In May 2004, the band released a live concert DVD, Show: A Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty, filmed in Atlanta and featuring 20 songs, including all of their hit singles.
In February 2005, rhythm guitarist Gaynor officially left the group, which had been on hiatus to allow other members to pursue side projects. Rob Thomas went on to release a solo album entitled ...Something To Be which became the U.S. Billboard 200 #1 album the first week of its release. The album featured four hit singles: "Lonely No More", "This is How a Heart Breaks", "Ever the Same" and "Streetcorner Symphony".
In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single entitled "Little Wonders" which he wrote for the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons.
Their "Exile On Mainstream" album was released on October 2, 2007 as a two disc set. The first disc featured 6 new songs, including the hit "How Far We've Come", which could be heard on the accompanying website, along with the music video. The second disc contained 11 of their greatest hits, such as "Push", "Bent" and "Unwell".
The She’s So Mean Songfacts reports that Matchbox Twenty's fourth studio album North is the first record of new material that the band has released for ten years, although they did record seven new songs for their 2007 compilation album Exile On Mainstream. The album was released on September 4, 2012.
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Don't Let Me Down
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics
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Don't let me down, Don't let me down
Nobody ever loved me like she does
Oooo she does.. Yes she does
And if somebody loved me like she do me
Yes she do me Yes she does
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
Don't you know it's gonna last
I'ts a love that lasts forever
It's a love that has no past
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
And from the first time that she really done me
Oooo she done me she done me good
I guess nobody ever really done me
Ooo she done me... She done me good
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
The lyrics to "Don't Let Me Down" by Matchbox Twenty express the fear of losing the love that the singer has found. The repetition of "Don't let me down" emphasizes this fear and the importance of their love. He recognizes that nobody has ever loved him like she does and he is afraid of losing that love. He feels that it is a love that will last forever, one that has no past, which could mean that he has never experienced this kind of love before.
The line "I'm in love for the first time, don't you know it's gonna last" shows his confidence in the relationship but also his vulnerability, as he is entrusting his heart to another person. He acknowledges that she has done him good and expresses gratitude for her love. The song has a sense of urgency as the singer pleads with his partner not to let him down.
Overall, the lyrics convey the message that the singer has found a love like no other and he is desperate to keep it. He fears losing this love, and the repetition of the chorus further emphasizes this fear. The song has a sense of desperation and urgency as the singer pleads for his partner to not let him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me down, Don't let me down
The singer is pleading with their lover not to disappoint them or let them down.
Nobody ever loved me like she does
The singer feels that they have never been loved as deeply and sincerely by anyone else as they are by their current partner.
Oooo she does.. Yes she does
The singer is expressing their strong feelings of love and admiration for their partner.
And if somebody loved me like she do me
The artist wonders if anyone else could love them in the same way that their partner does.
Yes she do me Yes she does
The artist affirms that their partner truly does love them deeply.
I'm in love for the first time
The singer is experiencing love in a completely new and profound way.
Don't you know it's gonna last
The singer is confident that their love will endure and continue on for a long time.
It's a love that lasts forever
The artist believes that their love will never fade or die out, but will endure eternally.
It's a love that has no past
The artist's love is completely focused on the present and the future, rather than dwelling on past experiences.
And from the first time that she really done me
The artist remembers the first time their partner demonstrated their deep love and devotion.
Oooo she done me she done me good
The singer appreciates and values the love and affection that their partner has shown them.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kathyl.robbins9296
I'm from the Beatles era and they, in my opinion without a doubt would be sincerely appreciated and welcome this, he gave his all, I loved it...
@lilvladimir
Kyle Cook fucking killed that. Matchbox Twenty is life.
@emjay321
Matchbox Twenty is my favorite band ever. I love me some Rob Thomas, but Kyle Cook is pretty damn amazing too. Thanks for posting this video.
@alphonseouma6356
This is the best of all the dont let me down covers
@darrylmata4025
Stereophonics is right up there too.
@tim0877
Yes it is
@moee123
Listen to John Mayer’s and Keith Urban’s as well. Good stuff!
@Skipperj
I'm 59yrs. old and have heard a lot of bands do this,my opinion is, this is the best one I've heard!Thank you MB20&dgv19711excellent job!
@kimberlymorris4683
❤same here!! Sounds just as good live as they sound coming through my speakers!!
@dearjoan
The amount of talent everyone in this band has is unreal.