Disease
Matchbox Twenty
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Feels like you made a mistake You made somebody's heart break But now I have to let you go I have to let you go You left a stain On every one of my good days But I am stronger than you know I have to let you go No one's ever turned you over No one's tried To ever let you down, Beautiful girl Bless your heart I got a disease, deep inside me Makes me feel uneasy baby I can't live without you Tell me what I am supposed to do about it Keep your distance from it Don't pay no attention to me I got a disease Feels like you're making a mess You're hell on wheels in a black dress You drove me to the fire And left me there to burn Every little thing you do is tragic All my life, oh was magic Beautiful girl I can't breathe I got a disease, deep inside me Makes me feel uneasy baby I can't live without you Tell me what I am supposed to do about it Keep your distance from it Don't pay no attention to me I got a disease I think that I'm sick But leave me be while my world is coming down on me You taste like honey, honey Tell me can I be your honey Be, be strong Keep telling myself it that won't take long till I'm free of my disease Yeah well free of my disease Free of my disease I got a disease, deep inside me Makes me feel uneasy baby I can't live without you Tell me what I am supposed to do about it Keep your distance from it Don't pay no attention to me I got a disease I think that I'm sick But leave me be while my world is coming down on me You taste like honey, honey Tell me can I be your honey Be, be strong Keep telling myself it that won't take long till I'm free of my disease Yeah well free of my disease Set me free of my disease
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Written by: Michael Jagger, Robert Thomas
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10 facts about this song
Release"Disease" by Matchbox Twenty was released as a single from their third studio album, "More than You Think You Are," in 2002.
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Songwriting CollaborationThe song was co-written by Rob Thomas, the lead vocalist of Matchbox Twenty, and multi-talented artist Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed significantly to the success of "More than You Think You Are," leading the album to become certified double Platinum in the US alone.
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Popularity"Disease" gained enormous popularity worldwide and peaked at number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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VideoThe music video for "Disease" involved the band playing in an underground sewer system, contributing to its rock feeling and intensity.
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InspirationThomas initially wrote the song for Mick Jagger's solo album, but after it didn't fit the vibe of Jagger's album, it was passed back to Matchbox Twenty.
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Live PerformancesThe raw energy of "Disease" made it a popular choice for Matchbox Twenty's live performances and is often used to start their shows.
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B-sideThe single's B-side track is "Soul," which also displays Thomas's songwriting skills.
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LyricsLyrically, "Disease" discusses the struggles around unhealthy dependencies, likened to an infectious disease that one can't get rid of.
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Industry RecognitionDespite its success, "Disease" did not receive any major music awards or nominations. However, it won widespread acclaim from music critics for its rock sound and strong lyrics.
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