In 1995, songwriter/producer and representative for Atlantic Records Matt Serletic approached the members of Tabitha's Secret concerning a long-term record deal. However, Serletic was more interested in helping Thomas find his voice than he was in the band Tabitha's Secret. Jay Stanley and John Goff were uninterested in a long-term record deal, believing it was better to sign for a one-record deal and evaluate the situation following this record's release. Thomas, however, felt the band should take the offer.
The fact that Stanley and Goff were resistant to sign, alongside pressure from the record company to drop the two guitar players, Thomas, Yale, and Doucette decided it was best to part ways with the other members of the band. Splitting the band landed Thomas, Yale, and Doucette a two-record deal with Atlantic Records, which was later renewed. With their two guitar players gone, Atlantic introduced the trio to Adam Gaynor, a rhythm guitarist and Kyle Cook, a lead guitarist. The five now comprise Matchbox Twenty, a world-renowned band.
When Matchbox Twenty debuted its first album Yourself or Someone Like You, Jay Stanley sued for royalties, claiming he owned the rights to the song 3am which appeared on the newly released record. Stanley stated that he was paid for the original recording sessions of the song when it was performed by Tabitha's Secret (it's released on multiple albums by Tabitha's Secret). This lawsuit lasted five years and was settled in 2000.
Although the band never released any records while they were together, Jay Stanley released three albums after getting the rights to the recordings of Tabitha's Secret. He released a rough demo mix, "Don't Play With Matches" in 1998, to satisfy the hard-core fans and the "Live" record in 2000. Later, Stanley joined with Tony Miceli and engineer George Spatta to re-mix, re-master, and overdub the original recordings and put them into the album "Tabitha's Secret?" which was released in late 2001.
Tired
Tabitha's Secret Lyrics
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So would you come to me, come to me
I get caught up and the waves of conversation they wash over me
And they cover me, they cover me
Should I just pack my things and leave
Would I be a bigger man if I built a wall around your heart and dared you to come in
I could lie to you and say I didn't mean it
All is nothing in moderation
It's a dirty feeling and it makes you stronger
Well I believe I'm just plain tired
There's a funny way your lip shakes when I know that you've been lying, and it touches me
It comforts me, it comforts me
I guess I should be satisfied, did you say you love me half the time
Well let's settle there, we can build from there, build from there
Would you be happier if I was only half the man I am
You could shadow me and dare me to come in
I could lie to you and say I didn't mean it
But it really doesn't matter when you stop to think about it
All is nothing in moderation
It's a dirty feeling and it makes you stronger
Well I believe I'm just plain tired
The end is coming she don't even feel it
It's a strange sensation, I'm almost happy
Well I believe I'm just plain tired, I'm tired
Should I just pack my things and leave
Would I be a bigger man if I built a wall around your heart and dared you to come in
I can lie to you, say I didn't mean it
But hurts a funny thing, hurts a funny thing
All is nothing in moderation
It's a dirty feeling and it makes you stronger
Well I believe I'm just plain tired
The end is coming she don't even feel it
It's a strange sensation, I'm almost happy
Well I believe I'm just plain tired, I'm tired
All is nothing in moderation
It's a dirty feeling and it makes you stronger
Well I believe I'm just plain tired
The end is coming she don't even feel it
It's a strange sensation, I'm almost happy
Well I believe I'm just plain tired, I'm tired
The lyrics to Tabitha's Secret's song Tired explore the complexity of a failing relationship. The song delves into the struggle of communication and the feelings of exhaustion with trying to make things work. The opening lines present the singer as being unable to listen to their partner's words, suggesting a disconnection between the two. The chorus presents the idea of being tired of the relationship, but also highlights the idea that being hurt is a necessary part of growth and strength. The verse suggests the idea of leaving the relationship altogether, but the singer seems to be unsure if it would make him a "bigger man."
The second verse delves deeper into the toxic aspects of the relationship, with the singer noticing the lies his partner tells and finding comfort in them. The verse ends with the idea of settling for less than what he truly wants from the relationship. The chorus repeats the idea of being tired and trying to find strength in pain, but also presents the idea of happiness in the end of the relationship, with the singer almost feeling relieved.
Overall, the song Tired delves into the complexity of a failing relationship, presenting the idea of being tired but also finding growth and strength in hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been talking for an hour, and I swear to God that I can't hear a word you say
The singer is unable to comprehend the words of the person speaking to him/her and wants the person to come closer
So would you come to me, come to me
Asking the person to come closer
I get caught up and the waves of conversation they wash over me
The singer becomes overwhelmed by the conversation
And they cover me, they cover me
Overwhelming feeling of the conversation
Should I just pack my things and leave
Should he leave?
Would I be a bigger man if I built a wall around your heart and dared you to come in
Asking if it's better to put up walls around himself or for the other person to be more open
I could lie to you and say I didn't mean it
The singer could tell a lie to justify his actions
But hurts a funny thing and it makes you stronger
Acknowledging the power of emotions and how they can make a person stronger
All is nothing in moderation
Everything can be harmful in excess
It's a dirty feeling and it makes you stronger
Acknowledging that the feeling can be unpleasant but ultimately helps a person become stronger
Well I believe I'm just plain tired
Acknowledging feelings of exhaustion
There's a funny way your lip shakes when I know that you've been lying, and it touches me
Noticing physical reactions to lies
It comforts me, it comforts me
Feeling comforted by the physical reaction to lies
I guess I should be satisfied, did you say you love me half the time
Questioning if he should be content with just part-time love
Well let's settle there, we can build from there, build from there
Trying to find a starting point to build a relationship from
Would you be happier if I was only half the man I am
Questioning if being half of what he is would make the other person happier
You could shadow me and dare me to come in
Allowing the other person to have more control in a relationship
It really doesn't matter when you stop to think about it
Believing that the situation may not be as important as it seems
The end is coming she don't even feel it
The singer believes the end of the relationship is near and the other person is unaware
It's a strange sensation, I'm almost happy
Feeling conflicted emotions about the relationship ending
Well I believe I'm just plain tired, I'm tired
Feeling exhausted from the relationship
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD ANDREW HEROD
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