3 A.M.
3 A.M.

Matchbox Twenty - 3 A.M. Lyrics

Ever had one of those sleepless nights where existential dread and rainstorms team up to ruin your REM cycle? Well, welcome to the world of our protagonist, who’s grappling with a partner haunted by fears that only seem to surface when it’s pouring… Read more

Pop/Rock
Oct 1, 1996
8
3 A.M. Music Video

3 A.M. Lyrics

She said, "It's cold outside," and she hands me my raincoat
She's always worried about things like that
Well, she said, "It's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault"

And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams, and her voice is straining

She says, "Baby, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
And she says, "Baby, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away, I believe it"

Well, she's got a little bit of something, God, it's better than nothing
And in her color portrait world, she believes that she's got it all
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to

And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams (screams) and her voice is straining

She says, "Baby, well, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
Well, heaven she says, "Baby, yeah, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away, I believe this"

Well, she believes that life isn't made up of all that you're used to
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at 3 for days and days
She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway
But outside, it's stopped raining

She says, "Baby, well, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely"
Heaven, she says, "Baby, yeah, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes
And the rain's gonna wash away, I believe this"
Well, it's 3 AM, I must be lonely (I must be lonely)
Well, heaven, she says, "Baby, well, I can't help
But be scared of it all sometimes"

Writer(s): Robert Thomas, Brian Yale, John Goff, John Joseph Stanley
Copyright(s): Lyrics © TECKLAH MUSIC, TABITHA'S SECRET MUSIC INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of 3 A.M.?

Ever had one of those sleepless nights where existential dread and rainstorms team up to ruin your REM cycle? Well, welcome to the world of our protagonist, who’s grappling with a partner haunted by fears that only seem to surface when it’s pouring outside. She’s a colorful enigma, convinced that life’s happiness is as fleeting as sunshine on a rainy day. The clock's been stuck at 3 AM for what feels like an eternity, symbolizing her perpetual state of anxiety. Yet, amidst the chaos, she clings to hope that the rain will wash away her worries. This song is a poetic dive into the complexities of love and fear, wrapped in the melancholic beauty of nocturnal musings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song '3 A.M.' by Matchbox Twenty?

    '3 A.M.' was written by Rob Thomas, Jay Stanley, John Leslie Goff, and Brian Yale. These members were originally part of a band called Tabitha's Secret before forming Matchbox Twenty.

  2. What inspired the lyrics of '3 A.M.'?

    The lyrics of '3 A.M.' are inspired by Rob Thomas's experiences as a teenager when he cared for his mother who was battling cancer. The emotional weight of this period in his life is reflected in the song's themes of worry and reassurance.

  3. When was '3 A.M.' by Matchbox Twenty released?

    '3 A.M.' was officially serviced to US modern rock radio in October 1997 and had its commercial release outside North America in November 1997. It is the third single from their debut album, Yourself or Someone Like You.

  4. How did '3 A.M.' perform on music charts?

    '3 A.M.' topped the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart for two weeks and dominated the US Billboard Adult Top 40 chart for 10 weeks. It also reached number 31 in Australia and had minor success in Europe.

  5. Where was the music video for '3 A.M.' filmed?

    The music video for '3 A.M.' was directed by Gavin Bowden and filmed in Los Angeles. It features various scenes including Rob Thomas walking through streets with construction signs and lights, alongside clips of other band members.

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