All Your Reasons
Matchbox Twenty
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(Bah dah dah dah bah bah bah bah duh bah) (Bah dah dah dah bah bah bah buh dah) (Bah dah dah dah bah bah bah bah duh bah) (Bah dah dah dah bah bah bah buh dah) Why don't you just go away I can't seem to get my head straight There's so much I need to say It could take all day Yeah, but what you got, I don't need it I can't listen to all your reasons Wake up, I don't feel it I can't listen to all your reasons Your bad mood just ties my hands Turns my cartwheels into head stands I've done everything I can Gave all I have Ever what you got, I don't need it I can't listen to all your reasons Wake up, I don't feel it I can't listen to all your reasons why You don't help me none So warn down, so torn up Still in love Yeah, what you got, I don't need it I can't listen to all your reasons Wake up, I don't feel it I can't listen to all your reasons Woman, I don't need it I can't listen to all your reasons Wake up, I don't feel it I can't listen to all your reasons Why (bah dah dah dah bah bah bah bah duh bah) Tell me why (bah dah dah dah bah bah bah buh dah) Tell me why (bah dah dah dah bah bah bah bah duh bah) Tell me why (bah dah dah dah bah bah bah buh dah) Oh, baby, tell me why
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Written by: KYLE COOK, PAUL DOUCETTE, ROB THOMAS, ROBERT THOMAS, BRIAN YALE
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"All Your Reasons" is a song by Matchbox Twenty, an American rock band that was formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's debut album “Yourself or Someone Like You,” which was released on October 1, 1996.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's members — Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, Kyle Cook, and Paul Doucette.
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Music StyleLike the rest of the album, "All Your Reasons" features a post-grunge sound, combining elements of rock, pop, and alternative music.
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International SuccessEven though "All Your Reasons" was not released as a single, Matchbox Twenty's debut album went on to achieve massive international success, being certified diamond in the United States.
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Album Theme"All Your Reasons", in line with the themes on "Yourself or Someone Like You", deals with issues of personal pain, internal struggles, and relationships.
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Band Name OriginMatchbox Twenty was initially called "Matchbox 20". The name is believed to have been derived from a jersey with the number 20 that was spotted by the band in a restaurant they frequented. The name on the jersey read, "matchbox", resulting in their unique moniker.
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Album ArtThe cover of the album "Yourself or Someone Like You" features a man named Frank Torres. The band got sued by him for using his picture without factual consent. This isn't directly related to "All Your Reasons," but is part of the album's overall history.
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Influence on Future WorkThe themes presented in "All Your Reasons" and the rest of the tracks in the album heavily influenced Matchbox Twenty's following albums, further establishing their style of thoughtful and introspective lyrics wrapped in melodic rock.
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Rob Thomas's Songwriting"All Your Reasons", like many of the band's songs, showcases the songwriting ability of Rob Thomas, who later on had a successful solo career. His writing style is much appreciated for its honesty and relatability.
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