This Hit HARD | Lyrical ANALYSIS of "Back To Good" by MATCHBOX 20

[@lyallg7925]

He doesn’t just sing… he reaches into his soul for expression similar to Diamond and Elvis.

[@Jesskunt]

This is my all time favourite Matchbox song

[@peteschultz9028]

Criminally inderrated band and lead singer. The combo of lyrics and vocal talent are unmatched.

[@JamesKovacic]

Rob Thomas has this uncanny ability to express the most complex of feelings in the simplest use of words. He really understands how to emote and be relatable without forcing it

[@quinny6920]

All the music of matchbox twenty seemed to follow my life. So many of their songs are totally relatable to my life. Their music has helped me through some very rough times AND some very happy times. I appreciate this band so so much. I’m happy to hear how much you also like them!!

[@meliplay]

Same!!!!!!!

[@shannonkish1404]

This is one of my favorite MATCHBOX 20 songs. I especially like how in the beginning of the song he was trying to appear detached from everything going on around him, but when he gets to the part : If you see me out you don't know me, try to turn your head, try to give me some room, to figure out just what I'm going to do. He howls the last line like he's a wolf in distress. It is so effective and even made you tilt your head like an animal would to try to decipher the intention of that change in his voice.

[@NikNikit]

I’ve carried this album in my soul for decades now. So happy to see people still discovering it. It was a privilege to watch it touch your soul, too.

[@radiatelight4100]

I truly love your breakdown and reactions of Matchbox20 songs

[@rockhoward-bg3ol]

i like rob thomas' voice. like no other.

[@imjesssayin1706]

Rob Thomas is one of my favorite writers even outside of music, as poetry.

[@kyleboester4005]

Anton not sure if you knew this but Rob Thomas did some solo albums outside of Matchbox. And holy cow they're amazing pieces of music. Whether if he's in Matchbox or doing solo stuff he's one of a kind. I was just wondering if you'll be doing some reactions to his solo work as well.

[@benworsham1466]

Back 2 Good is the most powerful Matchbox20 song.

[@wendylm4770]

The crescendo gives me chills each and every time! Still after all these years!

[@tdavis4265]

Power ballad. His voice takes you to another place as the song keeps going and amps up. You don’t even realize it. Masterfully done

[@PaolaBarrientos]

This song is my absolutely favorite from Matchbox 20. It reminds me of high school❣️ I was learning English so naturally I had no clue what the song was about but I loved the melody and the way he sang it. This while album it's my favorite.

[@DanteKS37]

I’ve always taken this song as everyone is messed up so there no getting back to “good” because there is nothing “wrong” with you.

[@DrForrester87]

I used to listen to Matchbox 20 all the time as a kid. To the point they were my favorite band growing up and even when Rob went to do his solo stuff I was still a big fan. I always loved songs like this but coming back as an adult to re-listen to their older stuff I suddenly began to understand what they were singing about.

[@user-rw2dr5my1s]

Same here grew up listening to matchbox twenty. Yourself or someone like you is a masterpiece, still have my original copy and it brings back so many memories of my childhood.

[@aduncaroo]

I love that you kind of just took a min after it was done to let it set in. This is a great one to take in, it takes awhile to fully settle. One of the better self reflecting songs when you didn’t really plan on self reflecting

[@MPlatte-v5m]

Wow. I came to this video because I was looking for someone to react to Rob Thomas, because I just really, really get so much enjoyment from his music. I just feel like how can anyone NOT love Matchbox 20? But your videos (I've now seen two) gave me so much more. I am so happy I stumbled upon your videos. Your analyses dig deeper than I've delved certainly, and your personal experiences and morality jive so well with how I feel and what I think, but go beyond my experiences as well. I can't wait to hear more. Thank you for putting out this positivity into the world. Despite all of our flaws and negative experiences, we deserve better. I hope many people are able to get something from this. I have.

[@antonreactstorock]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@redred222]

one of the top 5 albums from the 90s, this was there first full album together and they made a masterpiece

[@carolineanastasio9214]

Rob Thomas is such a passionate songwriter, the best ever in my lifetime. I fell in love with this album in the 90s and he is still the same, even better now, matured voice with the same passion. I love him, his wife, his band, his heart for people. He is such a great person. Every song touches my heart ❤️

[@filmgirlLisa]

I watched this reaction like twice in a row. Do you understand how rare it is to get someone who actually listens and reacts to songs like these rather than just bop to it, make some random comment about it being good without having any understanding or even trying to know what the song is about? You are rare find, my friend.

[@MPlatte-v5m]

Yes yes yes! I got so much more than I bargained for when I stumbled onto this channel! Wow!

[@melissacompton565]

I struggle choosing a favorite. This is definitely one of them

[@Candyv19]

That’s my favorite

[@Wilson.katie815]

This song is about cheating. Rob says that in a live version of this song I have. He says he grew up with country songs about cheating and this song is his version of a cheating song. But I’m sure he’d be happy to hear any analysis of it.

[@rall1790]

If you like this song listen to the live performance. It's honestly my favourite performance of all time. Give's me chills no matter how many times I watch it

[@Balockay247]

Matchbox 20 has great songs. Can't find anything bad. Haven't heard this one in a while. Thanks for reaching!

[@carissahoadley2129]

My favorite Matchbox song. Rob Thomas is so very underated as a song writer and singer.

[@colleenbrockhale9188]

Love Matchbox 20 and all Rob Thomas songs.

[@Lee-m1b]

Ive veen listening to Matchbox twenty for over twenty years and anytime i put a song on its just not enough i have to listen to at least fice or six lol the first album is an absolute masterpiece whwre every song on it is flawless. . . Greta band

[@jamesfish2177]

The St. Louis concert last week was over 2 hours long and absolutely amazing! There is video of the entire show on KZbin. So good!!

[@mareir]

This is top 5 for me, for sure. Rob Thomas' solo albums are definitely worth checking out, and a more recent (well, 2015) song called "Pieces" is fantastic. "Little Wonders" is my #1 by him, gets me in the feels every time. He's kind of a beautiful soul. You have me watching all the videos of so many artists again. I love it. 😄

[@chancesallee8944]

Yes and ever the same is an excellent song!

[@jamesfish2177]

He was a song about cheating on your significant other. "If you see me out, you don't know me, try to turn your head, try to give me some room, to figure out just want I wanna do!" I knew the meaning of it when I heard it the first time, but he explained it at the concert the other night.

[@AndyMatts44]

I always thought that line was about a split-up couple running into each other when the emotions are still raw. The beauty of music.... it speaks to what you know or have experienced.

[@1trueloveforever]

@@AndyMatts44 true , I have considered this as one of the prospective scenarios and alternatively, if anyone he knows sees him out , don't judge or ask questions or run back to his significant other and tell them about the compromising position you've seen him in.

[@crybbysckatit]

Definitely an album worth buying

[@markclough4710]

When you grow up and lose your innocence. To look back on ourselves as a child we are aware we are different and have been sullied. We become aware that we are imperfect sinners and long for when we were pure, and really want to get back to good. Rob points out we are sinners but there are those who judge, ostracise, and punish others for the same things they are guilty of. Great song we all can relate to. The more you listen to and unpack it the more you get out of it. My favourite MB20 song.

[@colleenbrockhale9188]

I love his intensity. He’s so handsome. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lupekimmel2631]

Thank you for your personal painful story of your family. Yes we all have had horrible stuff happened to us and messed up our family. Some of us got past it and some haven’t. Lost a family member to suicide and some are messed up. Thank you! I resonate with his songs.

[@richardjackley334]

Living this life-existence in a loving manner and don't perpetually recriminate yourself for your shortcomings. Rob Thomas's passionate singing accompanied with well written lyrics and, of course, instrumental mastery made Matchbox 20 a very influential band of the 90's. His solo work is very good as well...

[@loisvansciver9194]

Definitely one of my favorites from that album ❤

[@jessicamahoney4610]

We're grown now but we don't know how. Powerful.

[@Carlosalvarado-bz1tf]

I love how he let you speechless that long.

[@mamakat114]

I love that you had to pause to absorb what you just heard. "Shades of Shame"

[@DamienWillis]

14:45 - I definitely feel that way, and I'm drinking myself into an early grave. I have no doubts about that AT ALL.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Thanks for sharing difficult things in your life with us. Love your analysis of this song. I think we all have things that have messed us up and you are never the person you were before. Messed up is the new normal. At least people can talk about it now where you never heard a word about things when i was young.

[@paulashanks3129]

My favorite song 🎵 ❤😊

[@colleenbrockhale9188]

Best reaction ever. ♥️♥️

[@shawnabena8642]

First Time My Cousin Inro ME to Match box 20 Loved The Whole CD !! Awesome 😎,!!

[@jmwall24]

My favorite MB20 song

[@colleenbrockhale9188]

When I saw Push for the first time I was like who are these guys and I fell in love. ♥️♥️♥️

[@sarahs7669]

Performing this live, Rob calls it ‘a good ol’ fashioned cheating song’.

[@amandajensen804]

You should hear them live at Phillips Arena. Back 2 Good. They sound exactly the same, its insane!

[@amandajensen804]

Also the song is about cheating. "everyone here is wondering what its like to be with somebody else." "if you see me out, you dont know me. try to turn your head, try and give me some room. i'll figure out just what i'm gonna do" "and it's best if we all keep this quiet instead" "and everyone here gets caught up in the pleasure of the pain, yeah well, everyone here hides shades of shame." "but it's over now, yeah i don't know how, guess it's over now, there's no gettin' back to good." just some examples :) i loved your review.

[@ОльгаА-п2ч]

Love Rob❤️. "Pieces" is my favourite).

[@1trueloveforever]

Rob always says it's an old fashioned cheating song . I LOVE your analysis of this song , its so deep and thought provoking .👌

[@debimoseley3590]

I love Rob more than anything. On Rob Thomas station I came across Shinedown., love them too. But Rob will always be my favorite hands down

[@CrossingDream]

You should react to Matchbox Twenty Busted, it's from their 1st album Yourself or Someone Like You and it didn't really get radio play I'm not even sure if they made an official video for it but it's definitely different lol it has an almost creepy vibe to it and I still get chills listening to it! Another great song! 🥰

[@courtneymoore3177]

You should definitely check out some live performances from Matchbox Twenty, this song is my fav or Rob solo songs such as Lonely No More, Ever the Same, Diamonds and This is How a Heartbreaks.

[@SkilledTadpole]

Helluv an analysis on this one 👌

[@CrossingDream]

I've been a huge fan of MB20 since Yourself or Someone Like You.....on cassette lol

[@itchyandred4131]

Just an awesome album cover to cover ✌️

[@jasonh3319]

No he's meaning to be talking to everyone. It's a song about trying to overcome trauma and trying to stay in the present.

[@luattack123]

This song is crazy good one, my number one.

[@MrBegliocchi]

Take a shot every time he says “fucked up”

[@sydneym4340]

It's been a while since you've done a Matchbox 20 video. Hope you'll check one out soon. Oh, and my recommendation is for a song from their 2nd album (Mad Season); it's called "If You're Gone." It's a beautiful power ballad and Rob sings it beautifully. I know you're gonna love it. The video is a nice one too .... different from the ones you've already seen.

[@eliteteamkiller319]

My interpretation of the lyrics is more a group of friends and frenemies who date and breakup, and so on, all growing up together and becoming jaded.

[@LadyHeathen82]

Towards the ending he sounded like a crying baby…push and real world are my favs.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Unfortunately I have similar kinds of trauma but thankfully it is possible to break the cycle. Thanks for sharing 😊 I think it’s important to realize that you aren’t alone.

[@jimcook5711]

Wow is correct in response.

[@ronsmock1879]

While Matchbox 20 was on a break Kyle Cook worked with John Waite on his Rough and Tumble album. John is a great story teller like Rob.

[@GhostLoreYT]

Nice Nuances! ❤

[@janawebb6490]

You need to react to his solo stuff it is awesome too

[@HodgieBodgie]

Do you know that rob sings couple of hes songs in COUNTRY mode so good. 👍

[@toriboy25]

This is my favorite MB20 song If you enjoy calming chants you should check out "Pray Your Gods" by Toad The Wet Sprocket

[@TristanandIsolt]

I believe the name of the song is Back2Good or Back 2 Good.

[@tdavis4265]

Have you checked out “North”? I looove that album

[@JohnSmith-h1m]

Let me summarized the lyrics… it’s all about a girl the end 😊

[@JUNIOR-u8t]

Corvine Crusader:Back to good is trying to reattain the innocence we have as children and all lose in the course of growing up. We are all vice ridden,unfaithful,etc. "wondering what it's like to be with somebody else",and that there's no clean hands,that no one individual or group is to blame for the coarsening of the human race;"everyone here hides shades of shame"Rob address a girl,who may be a prostitute,seeing her be degraded wondering wether or not to comment,offer to take her away in exchange for her company because he's so terriblely lonely.Knowing the seedy folks about them both are treating them as fools,marks,and prey."I couldn't tell why everyone was treating me like they do",with all involved no more or less a sinner than the next,gain joy from sharing misery."Caught up in the pleasure or the pain".Rob Thomas body of work has strong lyrical content,which you have to live life through a melancholy lens to appreciate in full.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

❤❤❤

[@Lunal73]

If you like this song you may want to check “The World I Know” by Collective Soul. You can thank me later. 😉😎

[@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4ln]

❤

[@JUNIOR-u8t]

Corvine Crusader says:Anything Metallica

[@dirizarry8117]

If you think this is powerful check out "You Won't Be Mine" from the amazing Mad Season album

[@HeartagramGirl30]

Anton i'm sorry about what happened in your parents' families and about your cousin :(

[@tdavis4265]

What is the name of your aunt’s book? I’m so sorry. That is a lot of pain. Thank you for sharing

[@meliplay]

I have a hard time finding a matchbox song I don't like. Wait till you get to shame, hang and Kody and it keeps getting better. Mad season and more than you think you are are awesome albums too So is North.

[@courtneymoore3177]

Mad season or Bent

[@robindick2802]

Great song but Push is better! ❤️‍🔥

[@abbynorris86]

Best song in history. IMO 🤤I met Rob in 2003….best day of my life 🥹

[@DamienWillis]

My mom was abused by her stepdad. It's horrible. And you're right. You are only one trauma away from being the most fucked up person you know. Show some empathy. 🩷

[@johnsample9640]

My favorite MB20 song

[@christinejaager3709]

❤❤