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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She's So Mean
Matchbox Twenty Lyrics
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She gets what she wants all the time
'Cause she's fine
But for an angel, she's a hot, hot mess
Make you so blind
But you don't mind
'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl
She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends
She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends
And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched
She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
You kn-kn-know that if you don't shut your mouth
She'll freak out
You better get your shit together
'Cause she's bringing you down, now
Yeah, boy, you better, you better
'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl, girl
She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl, girl
She's got a wicked sense of humor, can't believe what she says
She drinks Bacardi in the morning till it goes to her head
And all you want is just to hold her, but she don't go for that
She has a hard time coming when she can't hit back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy
She'll turn the knife into your back and then she's calling you 'baby'
Crazy
She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends
She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends
And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched
She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
Yeah, you want her
Yeah, I know how you want her, but she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
The song "She's So Mean" by Matchbox Twenty is about a girl who is very attractive and knows how to get what she wants. She is wild, unpredictable, and lives for the moment. The singer describes her as a hot mess and warns the listener that she will bring them down if they don't get their act together. The girl likes to party, drinks Bacardi in the morning, and has a wicked sense of humor that can be hurtful. She will make the listener crazy and turn the knife in their back, but they still want her despite her mean ways.
The song's lyrics capture the chaos and excitement of being with someone who is unpredictable and untamable. The girl is the life of the party, but also a liability. The listener is caught up in her web, unable to resist her charm, but also unable to control her. The chorus repeats the phrase "you want her/but she's so mean" as if to acknowledge the listener's conflicting desires. The verses describe the girl in more detail, highlighting her wild ways and the damage she can cause.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a popular party anthem, but its lyrics reveal a darker underbelly. The girl may be exciting and attractive, but she is also a threat to the listener's well-being. The song's message seems to be that sometimes, the things we want most are also the things that will hurt us the most.
Line by Line Meaning
I kn-kn-know a girl
There's this girl I know
She gets what she wants all the time
She always gets her way
'Cause she's fine
Because she's attractive
But for an angel, she's a hot, hot mess
Despite seeming perfect, she has many flaws
Make you so blind
Her looks can make you overlook her flaws
But you don't mind
You're willing to accept her flaws
'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl
She's adventurous and a free spirit
She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl
She's wild and enjoys indulging
She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends
She's unreliable and may abandon you
She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends
She's a party animal
And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched
She's a messy and destructive person
She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back
Getting involved with her is risky and there's no turning back
You kn-kn-know that if you don't shut your mouth
You know that you need to be careful around her
She'll freak out
She's easily angered
You better get your shit together
You need to be prepared for her behavior
'Cause she's bringing you down, now
Her actions are negatively affecting you
She's got a wicked sense of humor, can't believe what she says
She has a sarcastic and unpredictable personality
She drinks Bacardi in the morning till it goes to her head
She has a drinking problem
And all you want is just to hold her, but she don't go for that
You want a deeper emotional connection, but she's not interested
She has a hard time coming when she can't hit back
She's defensive and struggles with vulnerability
Every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy
Her behavior is erratic and frustrating
She'll turn the knife into your back and then she's calling you 'baby'
She's manipulative and can be both loving and hurtful
Yeah, and you want her
You're attracted to her despite her flaws
But she's so mean
She treats you poorly and can be hurtful
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
You're holding onto her despite her negative impact on you
Yeah, you want her
You're still drawn to her
Yeah, I know how you want her, but she's so mean
I understand your attraction, but her behavior is unacceptable
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
You're struggling to let her go even though it's the right thing to do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KYLE COOK, PAUL DOUCETTE, ROBERT THOMAS
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Lyrics
I kn-kn-know a girl
She gets what she wants all the time
'Cause she's fine
But for an angel, she's a hot, hot mess
Make you so blind
But you don't mind
'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl
She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl
She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends
She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends
And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched
She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
You kn-kn-know that if you don't shut your mouth
She'll freak out
You better get your shit together
'Cause she's bringing you down, now
Yeah, boy, you better, you better
'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl, girl
She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl, girl
She's got a wicked sense of humor, can't believe what she says
She drinks Bacardi in the morning till it goes to her head
And all you want is just to hold her, but she don't go for that
She has a hard time coming when she can't hit back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy
She'll turn the knife into your back and then she's calling you 'baby'
Crazy
She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends
She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends
And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched
She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back
Sayin' yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
But she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
Yeah, and you want her
Yeah, you want her
Yeah, I know how you want her, but she's so mean
(You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
@johnflynn4932
Rob Thomas is one of the most underrated vocalist in music. Be it solo or MB20 his vocals are 🔥🔥🔥
@chancock4222
I once heard a voice coach say Rob Thomas doesn't actually sing his lyrics, he bites them. It sounds like an insult but she was a huge fan of him. She says he is effortless in his style and no one can do what he does quite the way he does it. She said she tried it and was out of breath by the end of the song. She was like, "you just can't breathe doing it how he does it."
@ivanzinn6391
He's up there with our lady peace and eve 6
@amandahenry9207
Just seen him tonight in ohio... 🔥. Gonna have a hard time getting to bed. 😂 got rained on too
@amandahenry9207
@C Hancock just seen him tonight and he killed it, so she lieddddd
@chancock4222
@@amandahenry9207 If he killed it I'd say she was spot on.
@Vzla-bg6pd
Matchbox 20 will forever be a LEGENDARY band. Their songs have always saved me from bad days. Thank you guys. Really. Greetings from Venezuela!
@alfredaramouni5884
wow do venezuela still have intenet ??
(it is a joke pls don't kill me :p )
@Vzla-bg6pd
Hey Alfred! I won't hahaha it's a sad reality. I am in Mexico now but home will be Venezuela in my heart.
@amandadixon905
This song rocks