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
Timeless
Rob Thomas Lyrics
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There's a weight in the air tonight
There's something missing
Sister Christian says she don't feel right
I don't know where it all went wrong
I get lost in an '80's song
I keep it moving while you're putting on the red light
Let you find your sweet dreams, girls just wanna have fun
Maybe we're tied up
Maybe we're a strange love
But don't you want me?
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinking of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this shit we're going through
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Free falling to the ground, I wait for you to save me
This is a new sensation, I give it all that I've got
I'll be your father figure, I'll be your Major Tom
I'm gonna bring you down in 4, 3, 2, 1
We'll stay inside, baby, just enjoy the silence
Or I could turn you inside out
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinking of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this shit we're going through
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Our love is timeless, it's timeless here
It's timeless here
It's timeless here
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinking of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this shit we're going through
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa
Our love is timeless, it's timeless here
It's timeless here
It's timeless here
"Timeless" by Rob Thomas appears to be a love song about the nature of an unbreakable love that withstands the test of time. The song starts off with the singer driving home, feeling like something is wrong, and Sister Christian not feeling well. He then mentions getting lost in an '80s song while the other person puts on a red light, indicating that perhaps they are a sex worker. Next, the singer shares that he thought leaving would give his partner freedom to pursue her dreams, but he misses her and wonders if she still wants him. The chorus repeatedly declares the couple's love to be timeless, despite the modern world and difficulties they might face.
The second verse brings up the idea of falling in love anew and compares the singer to a father figure and Major Tom. He tells his partner that they can either stay inside and enjoy each other's company in silence or turn each other inside out, indicating a passionate physical connection. The song ends with a final affirmation of the timeless nature of their love.
Overall, "Timeless" portrays a relationship that has endured and will continue to endure no matter what challenges come their way. The song's lyrics do not provide specific details about the couple's history, but there are hints of a complicated, perhaps unconventional love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving home, but it don't feel right
I am not comfortable even though I'm driving home
There's a weight in the air tonight
The environment around me is heavy and burdensome
There's something missing
I feel like there is a void or something incomplete
Sister Christian says she don't feel right
Another person in my life is also feeling uneasy
I don't know where it all went wrong
I am not sure what led us to this point of discomfort
I get lost in an '80's song
I find myself getting distracted by memories of the past
I keep it moving while you're putting on the red light
You are trying to stop me or slow me down, but I am determined to continue forward
I thought if I leave, I could give you all your freedom
I hoped that if I went away, you could find happiness and independence
Let you find your sweet dreams, girls just wanna have fun
I wanted you to be able to pursue your own desires and aspirations, like many other women do
Maybe we're tied up
Perhaps we are too connected or bound to each other
Maybe we're a strange love
Our love might be unusual or not fit into conventional categories
But don't you want me?
Despite any doubts or differences, I still hope that you desire me
All this talk of modern love
Bemoaning the superficial and temporary nature of contemporary romantic affections
I know what you're thinking of
I can anticipate what you are worried about or wanting
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Our affection will endure despite changes and challenges
All this shit we're going through
The difficulties or problems we are facing together
Nothing compares to you
Despite any hardships, I still feel that you are unique and valuable
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Our bond is not limited by time or circumstances
Free falling to the ground, I wait for you to save me
Embracing a risky or vulnerable position, hoping for you to come to my rescue
This is a new sensation, I give it all that I've got
I am trying something unfamiliar or intense, giving it my full effort
I'll be your father figure, I'll be your Major Tom
Offering to provide guidance and support, whether as a paternal figure or like a space explorer
I'm gonna bring you down in 4, 3, 2, 1
Preparing for a dramatic end or a final countdown to a critical moment
We'll stay inside, baby, just enjoy the silence
Seeking tranquility or serenity by staying indoors and being still
Or I could turn you inside out
Alternatively, I could arouse or overwhelm you with intense emotions
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Reiterating the enduring nature of our deep feelings
It's timeless here
Affirming the constancy and significance of the present moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Butch Walker, Robert Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelleacy
Love the 80s song titles, brilliant idea...
"Nothing Compares 2U"
"Modern Love"
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
"New Sensation"
"Strange Love"
"Enjoy the Silence"
and of course the drum-roll from "In the Air Tonight"
Probably others I've missed....
@krisstcyr3130
LYRICS
Drivin' home but it don't feel right
There's a weight in the air tonight
There's something missing
Sister Christian says she don't feel right
I don't know where it all went wrong
I get lost in an 80s song
I keep it movin' while you're putting on the red light
I thought if I leave
I could give you all your freedom
Let you find your sweet dreams
Girls just wanna have fun
Maybe we're tied up
Maybe we're a strange love
But don't you want me?
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinkin' of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this sh*t we're goin' though
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Freefallin' to the the ground
I wait for you to save me
This is a new sensation
I'd give it all that I've got
I'll be your father figure
I'll be your Major Tom
I'm gonna bring you down
In four, three, two, one
We'll stay inside, baby
Just enjoy the silence,
Or I could turn you inside out
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinkin' of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this sh*t we're goin' though
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Our love is timeless, it's timeless, yeah
It's timeless, yeah
It's timeless, yeah
All this talk of modern love
I know what you're thinkin' of
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
All this sh*t we're goin' though
Nothing compares to you
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Our love is timeless, timeless, timeless
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-whoa
Our love is timeless, it's timeless, yeah
It's timeless, yeah
It's timeless, yeah
@elisabethpresley9766
Lyrical and musical genius!!!❤
@hoofprintzonmyheart
Dear God this man is everything in one package. His voice has always been the one voice to calm me down or hype me up right when I need it. He is straight perfection. I love you so much Rob. Thanks for all you've done for your fans.
@Bperkins924
I love every word that comes out of his mouth!
@abelesser69
I love every word that comes out of your mouth mommy
@christiekraczek6522
Lol. That was funny. Had a bad day, that made my night. Thank you.
@JennP.Can6316
Barbara
Why do I oddly feel the same way? 😆
Can’t wait to see him in July. 🤩
@stephanieshaw9205
Ggg
@stephanieshaw9205
@@JennP.Can6316 hhh
@sheliabeckham2342
This is omg I do not have the words right now to describe how this song is making me feel!! It’s like I’m laying in bed (which I am) with my Boombox cranked full blast singing my heart out and watching the video in my head.. you just transported me back to 1985!! Good for the soul! Thank you!!
@michaelleacy
Love the 80s song titles, brilliant idea...
"Nothing Compares 2U"
"Modern Love"
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
"New Sensation"
"Strange Love"
"Enjoy the Silence"
and of course the drum-roll from "In the Air Tonight"
Probably others I've missed....