Matchbox Twenty (or MB20, MBT, M20, originally spelled Matchbox 20) is a Grammy-nominated rock band formed in Orlando, Florida.
Matchbox Twenty has sold over 45 million albums worldwide from the releases of Yourself or Someone Like You, Mad Season, and More Than You Think You Are. They released their latest album, Exile on Mainstream, on October 2, 2007. The current members of the band are Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale, and Kyle Cook. Rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor left the band in 2005, after performing on their first three studio albums. Rob Thomas is the principal songwriter and lead singer. Rob Thomas has created a well-established solo career for himself after releasing the album, …Something to Be.
Hang
Matchbox 20 Lyrics
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She packs her things and she goes
She leaves the pictures hanging on the wall, she burns all
Her notes and she knows, she's been here too few years
To feel this old
He smokes his cigarette, he stays outside 'til it's gone
If anybody ever had a heart, he wouldn't be alone
And we always say, it would be good to go away someday
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
The trouble understand, is she got reasons he don't
Funny how he couldn't see it at all 'til she grabbed up her coat
And she goes, she's been here too few years to take it all in stride
But still it's much too long, to let hurt go (you let her go)
And we always say, it would be good to go away, someday
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
The same for you
I'll always hang
Well I always say, it would be good to go away
But if things don't work out like we think
And there's nothing there to ease this ache
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
The lyrics of Matchbox 20's song 'Hang' describe a situation where a couple is facing a hard time in their relationship. The woman in the song packs her bags, burns her notes and leaves, signifying that she has had enough and needs to move on. The man stays behind and smokes his cigarette, realizing that he took her for granted and has lost her forever. The song highlights the difference in perspective between the man and the woman - the woman seems to have been through a lot in her few years and cannot take it anymore, whereas the man seems to be oblivious to the problems they were facing.
The chorus of the song talks about going away someday but not finding anything to make things change. It is almost as if the couple is hoping for a change but is unsure if they will get it. However, the man says that he will just hang on, meaning he will stay put and hope for the best. The lyrics of the song are simple yet profound, making the listener feel the pain and the struggle that the couple faces in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She grabs her magazines
She quickly takes her possessions
She packs her things and she goes
She prepares to move away
She leaves the pictures hanging on the wall, she burns all
She removes personal items that may remind her of the past
Her notes and she knows, she's been here too few years
She destroys any written reminders of her time in this place
To feel this old
To feel weary and jaded despite being young
He smokes his cigarette, he stays outside 'til it's gone
He uses nicotine to escape from his thoughts
If anybody ever had a heart, he wouldn't be alone
He wishes someone would care for him
He knows, she's been here too few years to be gone
He's aware she hasn't been living here for long
And we always say, it would be good to go away someday
We often talk about taking a break from this place
But if there's nothing there to make things change
But if nothing new and interesting happens, why bother leaving?
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
If you're content with the monotony, I'll stay too
The trouble understand, is she got reasons he don't
He can't comprehend her motivations for leaving
Funny how he couldn't see it at all 'til she grabbed up her coat
He's surprised he couldn't see the signs of her wanting to leave
And she goes, she's been here too few years to take it all in stride
She's too inexperienced to handle the difficulties of this place
But still it's much too long, to let hurt go (you let her go)
Despite not being here for long, she's been hurt and needs to move on
The same for you
If you're in the same situation
I'll always hang
I'll stay here out of habit and fear of the unknown
Well I always say, it would be good to go away
I often talk about leaving
But if things don't work out like we think
But if our plans don't come to fruition
And there's nothing there to ease this ache
And there's nothing to alleviate this emotional pain
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
If you're okay with staying, I'll stay too
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROB THOMAS
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