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Unwell
Matchbox Twenty
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- Album
- More Than You Think You Are
- Released
- 2002
- Genres
- post-grunge
- Length
- 3:49
- Tempo
- 81 BPM
- Label
- Atlantic Records
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About this song
"Unwell" is the second single from Matchbox Twenty's third album, More Than You Think You Are. It was very popular at the time of its release and is one of the band's best-known songs.
What it's about
Lead singer Rob Thomas has said he wrote the song as a metaphor for humanity in general, aimed at people who feel messed up and alone. His message is that everyone feels a little unwell at times and that listeners are not alone.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 4 other songs, like “Landwell by Ph0ton”.
- Covered 3 times, including “Unwell by KIDZ BOP Kids”.
- Written by Rob Thomas.
- Produced by Matt Serletic.
- Recorded at Bearsville Studios.