On April 19, 2005, he released a solo album, ...Something to Be. This marked the first time that a male artist from a rock or pop group has debuted at No 1 with their first solo album since Billboard introduced the chart 50 years ago. His first single off that album, Lonely No More, reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single entitled Little Wonders , which he wrote for the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons.
In June of 2009 he released his 2nd solo album titled Cradlesong
Mockingbird
Rob Thomas Lyrics
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Somewhere in between this moment and the end
Will we bend?
Or will we open up and take this whole thing in?
Everybody else is smiling and their smiles don't fade
And you don't even wonder why you just don't think that way
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well maybe we've just had enough,
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mocking bird wont sing
Well man this life seems hard enough
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
Take my hand
And I will lead you through the broken promise land
Yes I can, ah yes I can
I can be there when you need it,
I'll give it all till you can't feel it anymore
I don't wanna love you now,
If you'll just leave someday
I don't wanna turn around,
If you'll just walk away
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere,
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well maybe we've just had enough,
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mocking bird wont sing
Well man this life seems hard enough
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere,
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well maybe we've just had enough,
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mocking bird wont sing
Well man this life seems hard enough
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe we ain't meant for this love
The lyrics to Rob Thomas's song "Mockingbird" are a contemplation of a romantic relationship that has hit some rough patches. The opening lines describe the uncertainty of where the relationship is headed - will it bend and weather the storm, or will it break and come to an end? The next lines express the dichotomy between the singer's feelings and the rest of the world. The other people around them are all smiling and seemingly happy, but the singer can't help but wonder why they don't feel the same way.
The chorus of the song suggests that the two people in the relationship have tried everything, but they're still stuck in the same place. The metaphor of the mockingbird not singing suggests that the relationship is stagnant or even dead. The singer wonders if maybe they're just not meant to be together, and the final line of the chorus repeats "maybe we ain't meant for this love." The second verse offers a little bit of hope. The singer offers to take the other person's hand and guide them through the "broken promise land," promising to be there for them and support them. However, the doubts and fears from the first verse resurface, and the singer fears getting hurt if the other person ultimately decides to leave.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mockingbird" capture the ambivalence and uncertainty that can come with the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The song offers both pessimistic and optimistic perspectives, ultimately leaving the listener unsure of what will happen next.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we stand
Somewhere in between this moment and the end
Will we bend?
Or will we open up and take this whole thing in?
We are at a crossroads in our relationship, unsure of whether or not to give it our all or to back away. Will we be vulnerable and fully embrace this love or will we shy away?
Everybody else is smiling and their smiles don't fade
And you don't even wonder why you just don't think that way
Others seem to have perfect and effortless relationships, but we struggle to make our love work. We don't understand why it seems so difficult for us.
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere,
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well maybe we've just had enough,
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mocking bird wont sing
Well man this life seems hard enough
Well maybe we ain't meant for this love
We may have reached our breaking point and perhaps our love was never meant to be. Despite our efforts, we can't seem to make it work and it feels like we are stuck in limbo, unsure of our next move.
Take my hand
And I will lead you through the broken promise land
Yes I can, ah yes I can
I can be there when you need it,
I'll give it all till you can't feel it anymore
I am willing to guide and support you through the rocky terrain of our relationship. I will be there for you and give my all until you are fully content and at ease with our love.
I don't wanna love you now,
If you'll just leave someday
I don't wanna turn around,
If you'll just walk away
I am hesitant to invest fully in our relationship if it is destined to fail. I don't want to give my heart and have it broken if there is a chance you'll walk away.
Maybe we ain't meant for this love
Ultimately, it seems like our love may not be meant to be and we may have to accept this difficult truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT THOMAS
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Daniel Gonzalez
Here we stand
Somewhere in between this moment and the end
Will we bend?
Or will we open up and take this whole thing in?
Everybody else is smiling
And their smiles don't fade
And you don't even wonder
Why you just don't think that way
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well, maybe we've just had enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mockingbird won't sing
Well man, this life seems hard enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
Take my hand
And I will lead you through the broken promise land
Yes I can, oh yes I can
I can be there when you need it
I'll give it all 'til you can't feel it anymore
I don't wanna love you now
If you'll just leave someday
I don't wanna turn around
If you'll just walk away
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well, maybe we've just had enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mockingbird won't sing
Well man, this life seems hard enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe you and me got lost somewhere
We can't move or we can't stay here
Well, maybe we've just had enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
You and me tried everything
But still that mockingbird won't sing
Well man, this life seems hard enough
Well, maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe we ain't meant for this love
Maybe we ain't meant for this love
Cody of Houston
Probably just my opinion and that's okay, but this is one of the greatest songs of All time.
Berta
AMAZING TRACK!
SUPER ⭐⭐⭐
Cody of Houston
@BeLEEve I always come back to it!
BeLEEve
You’re not the only hun … one of my favs too 🎶🎶
Cody of Houston
@kymber Truly never gets old.
kymber
you nailed it! the greatest song ever!
Kim
I could listen to Rob Thomas songs 24/7!! I can relate to so many of his songs!❤️💜❤️
Precious Fox
Practically every song Rob Thomas has ever made is top notch! Love him😍
Betty
Cradlesong, one of the best albums EVER!!!
Lala Wolfie
Angelic voice,soul, spirit. Bless you Rob! Hope you and yours have a blessed week.