Matchbox 20 - Rest Stop Lyrics






Just three miles from the rest stop
And she slams on the breaks
She said I tried to be but I'm not
And could you please collect your things
I don't wanna be cold
I don't wanna be cruel
But I gotta find more
Than what's happening with you
If you'd - open up the door

She said - while you were sleeping
I was listening to the radio
And wondering what you're dreaming when
It came to mind that I didn't care
So I thought - hell if it's over
I had better end it quick
Or I could lose my nerve
Are you listening - can you hear me
Have you forgotten

Just three miles from the rest stop
And my mouth's too dry to rage
The light was shining from the radio
I could barely see her face
But she knew all the words that I never had said
She knew the crumpled-up promise of this
Broken down man - and as I opened up the door

She said - while you were sleeping
I was listening to the radio
And wondering what you're dreaming when
It came to mind that I didn't care
So I thought - hell if it's over
I had better end it quick
Or I could lose my nerve
Are you listening - can you hear me
Have you forgotten

She said - while you were sleeping
I was listening to the radio
And wondering what you're dreaming when
It came to mind that I didn't care
So I thought - hell if it's over
I had better end it quick
Or I could lose my nerve
Are you listening - can you hear me

While you were sleeping
I was listening to the radio
And wondering what you're dreaming when
It came to mind that I didn't care
So I thought - hell if it's over
I had better end it quick
Or I could lose all my nerve
Are you listening - can you hear me





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  1. A.... ....

    I just love how Rob tells his story, like it is normal to tell everyone your life story.

  2. C.... M....

    I can totally relate to, I tried to b but I'm not!!!! So no use in trying anymore,its over when its over

  3. R.... G....

    He was 17 but can't figure out how many years ago it was. OK... So do you know how old you are now?

  4. a.... T....

    that girl made a mistake that she would regret for the rest of her life.

  5. C.... C....

    Britney spears

  6. C.... C....

    If only britney spears sings with him

  7. T.... M....

    Your a beautiful person inside and out!!

  8. I.... S....

    Lol ..airport Glasgow

  9. j.... l....

    Good song I grew up in Ormond Beach off A1A Beach front ave great music Matchbox 20 sure do miss it there and all my teenage friends all the good times on the beach and boardwalk

  10. D.... H....

    🥀Beautiful Sad Love Song but I can't understand why she did that to him if he wasn't a threat like a hitchhiker or some rude person I don't understand why she did that! She's a bitch I couldn't do anything like that to him. 🥀☝️

  11. K.... N....

    But, where are they now???

  12. D.... H....

    🥀🖤🥀PERFECT PERFORMANCES GUY'S☝️

  13. C.... C....

    I bet britney spears will be loving this

  14. J.... S....

    Well she fucked up large! I can hear you and I would never kick you out of my van or bed! Boom! Sexy man!

  15. J.... W....

    Thanks to her a great song has been written. So we need to thank that bitch. Lol

  16. K.... S....

    Stupid stupid girl

  17. S.... M....

    She was probably older & afraid of getting locked up for jail bait or she sober up & had to get back to her husband.lol No way in hell would I have told him get out, but she did him a favor look where he is now, so think of it this way he’s happy, we’re happy so let’s thank her & not call her stupid. Remember everyone has their reasons so if by chance she follows him Thank You for releasing him, I’m sure he thanks you as well. 🎶❤️🎶

  18. s.... t....

    Beautiful mind & heart. 💥

  19. c.... w....

    It's great musical 😊

  20. P.... S....

    I've thought about that on more than one occasion

  21. S.... M....

    Absolutely love this song. And I think a breakup of a relationship is a big deal no matter how old you are. I'm realizing that now....

  22. C.... 1....

    🌍💉

  23. F.... C....

    i can only sum up the fact he should be called sir Rob and be knighted, just the same as sir Neil finn another gem of this world

    F.... C....

    yeah i know , but he deserves a knighthood just the same
    @Youtubestopmakingmechangemyname

    F.... C....

    @Frack Centurion that's not how things work

    F.... C....

    @Youtubestopmakingmechangemyname yeah i know

    F.... C....

    @Frack Centurion do you though? Do you really?

    F.... C....

    @Youtubestopmakingmechangemyname lol

  24. K.... P....

    I love Rob Thomas and Matchbox very talented artist and very hot

  25. C.... L....

    I bet she's one "Sorry" chick now😏

  26. A.... Q....

    Other 90s bands their songs really aged... by matchbox 20 sounds timeless! Love

  27. 1.... a....

    I listen to them almost every day!! They are fantastic! 😊💕

  28. M.... S....

    Tough guitar riff 😂

  29. e.... b....

    Damn reminds me of how many people I’ve done something like this to 😐

    e.... b....

    You suck

  30. d.... c....

    I’ve never been in this situation but I still get goosebumps when I hear this hmmmm that’s how good they are

  31. T.... H....

    Rob is such an emotional singer even his presence has so much emotion! Every song he sings just aims for the heart♡♡

  32. L.... W....

    I love all your music as the group Matchbox Twenty and when you went solo Rob. You're an amazing artist and should make another comeback

  33. C.... P....

    This is one of my favorite songs by them ever.

  34. L.... D....

    Rob Thomas, wrote a lot as too what, I went through in my early life, and having to, subjected to rest. Stops

  35. A.... S....

    Matchbox 20 is so underrated.

  36. S.... L....

    I wonder if this chick ever heard this and has any regrets now??

  37. M.... C....

    I hope this stupid chick realizes who she kicked out of her car....

  38. P.... i....

    thanks to this stupid girls we have one of best songs in history ;D

  39. B.... ....

    My favorite band mb20!

  40. S.... M....

    Baby when all your love is gone. Who will save me from all im up against out in this world....

    S.... M....

    Bright Lights

  41. C.... P....

    I am addicted to this performance, I have watched and listened an embarrassing amount of times.. :) Obsessed! Some of my favorite lyrics.

  42. m.... f....

    this is 1 of the best songs I have ever heard. I love this sing!

  43. o.... ....

    He's just sexy all around!

  44. K.... S....

    Bet she's sorry now 😂

    K.... S....

    Kari Short I bet you are absolutely right!

  45. A.... H....

    god he's a beautiful talent

  46. J.... ....

    Bet that girl's kicking her own ass regularly. :P

  47. s.... k....

    such a good song wish some of my younger generation listened to good music like this

  48. F.... S....

    I wonder if that woman knows this song is about her. She would be spewing now lol I suppose you either have that feeling or you dont so she kicked him to the curb. She could have still dropped him off in a town lol

  49. H.... ....

    This dude just said 10 + 3 (or 4) = 11 (or 12)

  50. s.... S....

    Love this song...

  51. J.... M....

    Rob is a full on Dick. Love the band but fuck the gremlin.

  52. s.... r....

    You won't be mine. Such a shame isn't it. This song is unforgettable

  53. K.... J....

    Bet she regretting it now!

  54. A.... B....

    the greatest song writer of his generation

  55. B.... ....

    LOVE this song. always wondered about the story behind it. that girls probably kicking herself now. bwahaha.

  56. E.... T....

    Don't worry guy that girl is probably throat punching herself everyday now. Glad you kept on going on and didn't let a bad moment take you down with it.

  57. J.... H....

    Is that Scott Weiland on drums ? RIP Scotty.

    J.... H....

    What are you talking about? It's Paul Doucette from MB20.

  58. D.... ....

    awesome :D

  59. J.... M....

    Absolute magic

  60. A.... W....

    this happened to me between Tulsa & OKC

  61. l.... r....

    awesome song#Matchbox20

  62. J.... T....

    Gotta laugh at the way the girl who tossed him out is feeling now.

  63. S.... l....

    love this song

  64. L.... D....

    Brilliant!

  65. D.... T....

    1 of my fav songs of all time.

  66. W.... J....

    Mad Season is still a great album to listen to all these years later

    W.... J....

    William Jennings Thank is the Truth

    W.... J....

    YES.. it's aged well. Still a solid album, indeed.

    W.... J....

    I love mad season. Play it on repeat honestly by far my favorite album. Since I was a kid

    W.... J....

    Love you my love

  67. T.... B....

    Highschool all over again

  68. L.... ....

    Just LOVE!

  69. m.... ....

    I don't think Rob Thomas can write a bad song. everything he writes is pure genius. Matchbox 20, the best concerts ever!  A Fan  forever.

    m.... ....

    Except for his solo stuff and lots from North unfortunately.

    m.... ....

    Nexus I I agree with you to some extent but I would highly recommend his song pieces it's a great song

    m.... ....

    He couoldn't even if he tried. I hear there's a new album coming out!

    m.... ....

    @Lincoln Muri I am very happy to hear that. I did not know and have been hoping and wondering. I didn't like a lot of North but what I like I love. I hope the new one is killer. That means a tour. Oh yeah!

    m.... ....

    Ditto😎👌

  70. M.... C....

    one of the 90's best bands... great music

  71. G.... C....

    Matchbox 20 is in my opinion the best thing to come out of the 90's, the music speaks to all of us in some way. And Rob Thomas has a beautiful magical soulful voice and you can feel the emotion of the song when he opens his mouth. So many amazing songs !!!

  72. R.... V....

    Truly amazing lyricist. His songs have mirrored my life and to see them performed live makes them hammer home my deepest emotions. Rob...Kyle...Paul...YOU ROCK!!

  73. L.... C....

    made a big turn for me............

  74. J.... S....

    matchbox is the greatest band to me. i was born in '98 and my stepmom showed me some 90's music and i fell in love with it. rob thomas doesnt write useless or ignorant lyrics. todays music in general, sucks. long live 90's music.

    J.... S....

    plus he has a voice mf can sing

    J.... S....

    I'm 29 .., And You TOTALLY Just said what I Cannot seem to write, And Or Say enough of .., And You're even Younger then myself, especially that since your cmnt was Posted 2 Yrs. Ago..!!, Hahaaa, But regardless Of That, You're still Your Age, And I Am 29.., Here In 2018.., lol...,
    Great Taste, Your Mama Did Great. My Mama Did the VERY Same thing. Hell, she Very MUCH SOO Still Does, Well.., We listen & Watch together.., BC Of her, IK of, ((THANK GOD!!!)) ALL these real, pure, And Talented Artists ..,
    Today's Music is Sooo Biased..!! Brainwashed garbage. This Sh*t the FOR REAL STUFFS...!! :-)
    <3 <3 <3 😘

    J.... S....

    estoy de acuerdo

  75. M.... C....

    i was a huge fan of #MB20 when YOSLY was released, but this track and Mad Season sealed the deal. The band is an amazing collection of talent and Rob Thomas' lyrics seem to the the soundtrack of my life

  76. S.... C....

    Love this song!

  77. T.... C....

    awesome band have loved all their music constantly listen to them all the time

  78. o.... h....

    Matchbox 20 rocks!

  79. A.... C....

    Actually my two all time favorite time bands are Matchbox 20, and Bonjovi.........have seen them twice, and have flown to Toronto to see them.......but Hedley is my all time Canadian Band...............Our Canadian bands are just not known that much in the usa...............but listen to hedley.......they r amazing, they actually backed up bon jovi in Toronto at the air Canada center in Toronto............

    A.... C....

    Hedley was ok when they first came out but now they are a bunch of sell outs. How does a band go from punk to junk. And how do you go from matchbox 20 to talking about hedley absolutely no comparison.

    A.... C....

    Annemarie Casey Jovi and Matchbox 20 would have to be my pick out of everyone if they were the only people i could listen to ever again 😊

  80. A.... C....

    Us Canadians love you guys......................

  81. A.... C....

    Ive seen Matchbox 20 twice, and Rob Thomas when he went solo..LOVE him and the band.........and would go see them another 100 times....he is such a true musician...............words..................awesome...........and that girl that left him on the side of the road at the rest stop, it sucks to be her,,,,,,lol.......but they were kids...............love you Rob.................New Brunswick, Canada,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you were here two years ago in august, in Moncton, with the Goo Goo dolls, which are an amazing band also....................

  82. J.... S....

    I wonder if that girl remembers that. If she knows it was her  or if he ever saw her again?

    J.... S....

    who would leave Rob Thomas 3 miles from a rest stop anyways?!?!?!?!?!?

    J.... S....

    Micah the girl from this song did.......smh

  83. K.... H....

    I love happy endings. Just walk away.

    K.... H....

    Kathleen Hendrickson easier said than done

  84. S.... S....

    Love you Rob Thomas! The words of your songs roll off your tongue  straight from my heart and soul!

  85. N.... I....

    Love this song, Rob is the man

  86. J.... P....

    THE man.  Can't wait to see you live.  Been too long.

  87. G.... R....

    He is so Awesome !! What a creative and cool spirit!!

  88. h.... ....

    Such a beautiful singing voice!

  89. e.... z....

    Sexy ass!  Rob Thomas....

  90. e.... z....

    Sexy ass!  Rob Thomas....

  91. G.... B....

    I'm am gonna wear this CD out!!! Love it!!

  92. L.... E....

    Kicks it all the way to the bank.

    L.... E....

    Shiyone Kenyo I hope you enjoyed darlin.♡♡♡

  93. L.... W....

    I was married for 15 years and it was a horrible marriage. I bought this CD and heard this song. I knew right then I was done !. I love this song it gave me courage to just walk away from all the abuse.

    L.... W....

    Lori Wagoner me too

  94. N.... P....

    I love this song so freaking much :) that girl really was a bitch though, I wouldn't have left Rob, xD. HE'S SO CUTE. And he's got a good personality; judging from all the interviews I've seen :D

  95. G.... W....

    I wonder how the girl feels now that rob thomas has become what he has

  96. l.... ....

    A voz mai incrível !!!