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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Mad Season
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics
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But I know it won't last too long
And I've been guessing
And I could've been guessing wrong
You don't know me now
I kinda thought that you should somehow
It's that whole mad season got you down
But it's something that comes and goes
And I've been changing
I think it's funny how no one knows
And we don't talk about the little things that we do without
When the whole mad season comes around
So why you gotta stand there looking like the answer now
It seems to me you come around
I need you now
Do you think you can cope, you've figured me out
That I'm lost and I'm hopeless
I'm bleeding and broken
Though I've never spoken
I come undone
In this mad season
I feel stupid
But I think I've been catching on
I feel ugly
But I know that I still turn you on
You've grown colder now
Torn apart angry, turned around
Will that whole mad season knock you down
So are you gonna stand there
Or are you gonna help me out
We need to be together now
I need you now
Do you think you can cope
You've figured me out
That I'm lost and I'm hopeless
I'm bleeding and broken
Though I've never spoken
I come undone
In this mad season
And now I'm crying
Isn't that what you want
And I'm trying to live my life on my own
But I'm holding on to old times
I do believe I am strong
So someone tell me why, why, why
Do I, I, I
Feel stupid
And I come undone
Well I come undone
I need you now
Do you think you can cope, you've figured me out
That I'm lost and I'm hopeless
I'm bleeding and broken
Though I've never spoken
Well, I need you now
Do you think you can cope you figured me out
I'm a child and I'm hopeless
I'm bleeding and broken
Though I've never spoken
I come, oh I come undone
In this mad season
In this mad season
It's been a mad season
Been a mad season
"Mad Season" by Matchbox Twenty is a song about feeling lost and alone, and looking for comfort and connection in someone else. The lyrics express the singer’s insecurity and confusion about themselves and their relationships. They feel stupid and ugly, and they are struggling with their own sense of identity. However, they are still seeking validation and hope from the person they are addressing in the song. The singer is questioning whether the addressee can cope with them, and whether they have figured them out. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing their need for someone to understand and accept them.
The title “Mad Season” has a double meaning. On the one hand, it refers to a period of insanity and chaos that the singer is going through. On the other hand, it can also refer to a season of the year, such as autumn, which is often associated with melancholy and change. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling the emotions associated with a “mad season” on a personal level.
The song’s theme of emotional struggles and seeking comfort is something that is relatable to many people, and the lyrics are enhanced by the driving but melancholic melody. The song’s popularity speaks to its ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel stupid
I am feeling foolish and unsure of myself
But I know it won't last too long
I know that my current state of feeling stupid is temporary and won't last too long
And I've been guessing
I've been making assumptions or speculating about something
And I could've been guessing wrong
It's possible that my assumptions or speculations could be incorrect
You don't know me now
You don't have a good understanding of who I am currently
I kinda thought that you should somehow
I had an expectation that you should know who I am, but it appears that you don't
It's that whole mad season got you down
The craziness or turmoil of the current season or period of time is causing you to feel down or depressed
Well I feel stupid
I am feeling foolish and unsure of myself again
But it's something that comes and goes
My feelings of foolishness and uncertainty come and go in cycles
And I've been changing
I've been evolving or developing in some way
I think it's funny how no one knows
I find it amusing how nobody knows what's really going on with me
And we don't talk about the little things that we do without
We don't discuss the small things that we've given up or are missing
When the whole mad season comes around
During the chaotic or turbulent period of time, when everything seems to be going wrong
So why you gotta stand there looking like the answer now
Why are you standing there looking like you have all the answers now?
It seems to me you come around
It appears as if you've shown up again
I need you now
I have a strong desire or need for you right now
Do you think you can cope, you've figured me out
Do you believe that you can handle me and my situation, because you understand me?
That I'm lost and I'm hopeless
I feel completely lost and without hope
I'm bleeding and broken
I am emotionally wounded and shattered
Though I've never spoken
Even though I have never said anything about my feelings or situation
I come undone
I am falling apart, breaking down or losing it
And now I'm crying
I am now sobbing or expressing strong sadness or emotion
Isn't that what you want
Aren't you pleased that I'm reacting emotionally to my situation?
And I'm trying to live my life on my own
I'm attempting to live independently, without help from others
But I'm holding on to old times
I'm still holding onto past memories or experiences
I do believe I am strong
I believe that I am strong, despite my weaknesses or struggles
So someone tell me why, why, why
Can someone please explain to me why I feel this way?
Do I, I, I
Am I the only one who feels like this?
Feel stupid
Feel foolish and unsure of myself
And I come undone
And I continue to fall apart or lose my composure
We need to be together now
It's important that we are together at this moment in time
I'm a child and I'm hopeless
I feel like a small, helpless child
I come, oh I come undone
I am coming apart or breaking down completely
Been a mad season
This has been a crazy, turbulent period of time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROB THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@strictlysega
i like hd music videos..
@marianamendoza7263
I miss this band 😢😢😢 and i miss my adolescence too.
@tylerzwong3107
I remembered in 2001, this song been played numerous times on MTV. I was a freak music guy that keep searching music. After 2019, I am proud to know this song and the band is my fav and it feels like yesterday. Rock on
@plebeiangaming5625
One of my absolute favorites from Matchbox Twenty.
@ehudriven6697
Rob Thomas is such a brilliant songwriter
@kustomhooligans
Ya, Im pretty sure Rob and their drummer write all the songs, lyrics and melodies. Im mainly into punk rock and heavy metal but I'm a huge matchbox 20 and 3 doors down fan and my friends all bust my balls about it. The first time I ever saw 3 Doors Down was when they had Cold open for them. Cold is a hard/goth rock band. Neither band is groundbreaking or rewriting rock n roll, but both bands consistently put out great songs do not seem like they were "forced" out of the writer or musician, unlike someone else we know who's last 3 albums sound entirely forced, unnatural and have no soul. I wont mention his name. coughs kid rock coughs Yes, I liked his first 4 major label releases. Im also from Detroit and good friends with his first drummer, so Im not as judgemental towards him as people from other states on the east and west coast are.
@Jamil1989
Galaxy rose06, keep it up, kid. God bless.
@ashkatch
I FRICKING AGREEEEEEEEEE
@marytheresa1943
HE SURE IS, EHUD!!!!!! THE MAN IS JUST A STRAIGHT UP VISIONARY.