Kody
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics

Kody sat down on the avenue
Kody found a spot on the street to sit down and look around

He tapped his feet, to the humming of the highway
Kody listened to the cars passing by and tapped his feet to their rhythm

He watched the light shine down on the broken glass and thought
Kody observed the broken glass and contemplated his situation

I don't got no reasons, yet
Kody doesn't have any reasons for his feelings

There it is and there it was
Kody's feelings are present and real despite having no reasons for them

It was clear to all of us
Others can see Kody's feelings even though he can't explain them

We kept this hat of broken dreams
Kody and others hold onto their unfulfilled hopes and dreams

And we pulled them out, when we needed them around
They revisit these dreams when they need a sense of comfort or motivation

So please hand me the bottle, I think I'm lonely now
Kody uses alcohol to ease his loneliness

And please give me direction, I think the hurt set in
Kody wants someone to guide him through his emotional pain

I just caved in
Kody has given up or surrendered to his emotions

And I don't feel nothing
Kody feels numb or empty inside

There's a squeak hinge down on the back gate
The squeaky gate alerts Kody to someone's arrival

It lets us know if he comes around
The sound of the gate helps Kody and others stay aware of their surroundings

I don't sleep that good anyway
Kody has trouble sleeping regardless of what's happening outside

If you've never heard the silence, it's a God awful sound
Absolute silence can be unsettling and dreadful

There's nothing to feel good about here
Kody sees no reason to be happy or optimistic in his current situation

Don't much get down to the avenue
Kody doesn't usually spend time on the street

I could drive, but it takes so much to get there
Kody could use a car to get there, but it seems like a hassle

Don't get off on all the broken glass
Kody doesn't find enjoyment in looking at the broken glass

The Cadillac scene, well
Kody isn't interested in the glamorous or flashy parts of life

I've seen a lot of good things die and I'm
Kody has witnessed many positive things come to an end

In an over emotional way
Kody experiences his emotions intensely

I'm lonely now, I'm lonely now
Kody is still feeling lonely

And please give me direction, I think I just caved
Kody needs help and support to get through this difficult time

But it ain't nothing
Despite his struggles, Kody recognizes that his problems are not the end of the world