Bent
Matchbox Twenty
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If I fall along the way Pick me up and dust me off And if I get too tired to make it Be my breath so I can walk If I need some other love Give me more than I can stand And when my smile gets old and faded Wait around I'll smile again Shouldn't be so complicated Just hold me and then Just hold me again Can you help me I'm bent I'm so scared that I'll never Get put back together You're breaking me in And this is how we will end With you and me bent If I couldn't sleep could you sleep Could you paint me better off Could you sympathize with my needs I know you think I need a lot I started out clean but I'm jaded Just phoning it in Just breaking the skin Can you help me I'm bent I'm so scared that I'll never Get put back together You're breaking me in And this is how we will end With you and me bent Start bending me It's never enough I feel all your pieces Start bending me Keep bending me until I'm completely broken in Shouldn't be so complicated Just touch me and then Just touch me again Can you help me I'm bent I'm so scared that I'll never Get put back together You're breaking me in And this is how we will end With you and me landing Without understanding Can I go there again, can you help me, I'm bent I'm so scared that I'll never Get put back together You're breaking me in And this is how we will end With you and me bent
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Written by: ROB THOMAS, ROBERT THOMAS
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10 facts about this song
Creation Details"Bent" is a song by American alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty, which was released in 2000. It is the opening track and lead single from their second album, "Mad Season."
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SongwritersThe track was written by the band's frontman, Rob Thomas.
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Chart Performance"Bent" became the band's first and only song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It reached number one in July 2000 and stayed there for a week, making it a significant milestone in the band's career.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2001.
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Song Composition"Bent" is a rock song in which the band incorporates a catchy chorus and a memorable hook. It stands out for its unique combination of rock and pop elements.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song are about relying on someone else to 'bend' you and fix you, which Lyricist Rob Thomas described as a kind of twisted love song.
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Video ProductionThe music video for "Bent" was directed by Pedro Romhanyi. In the video, Rob Thomas endures a variety of physical hardships, symbolizing the theme of the song.
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International SuccessAside from its success in the U.S., "Bent" also charted in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Unique RecordIt holds a unique Billboard record. "Bent" is the only song to have ever ascended to the no.1 spot without ever being in the top 20 in radio airplay.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics. They have also highlighted Thomas' vocal performance and the overall production of the track. It is considered one of Matchbox Twenty's best songs.
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