Downfall
Matchbox Twenty
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Wonder how you sleep I wonder what you think of me If I could go back Would you have ever been with me I want you to be unused I want you to remember I want you to believe in me I want you on my side Come on and lay it down I've always been with you Here and now Give all that's within you Be my savior And I'll be your downfall Here we go again Ashamed of being broken in We're getting off track I wanna get you back again I want you to trouble me I wanted you turning down I want you to agree with me I want so much so bad Come on and lay it down I've always been with you Here and now Give all that's within you Be my savior And I'll be your downfall Yeah, be my savior (Only love can save us now) (Don't lay me down) (Only love can save us now) I'll be your downfall (I'll be your downfall) (Ah, love can save us now) (Don't save me now) Lay it down I've always been with you Hear me now With all that's within you Be my savior And I'll be your downfall Now I'm back on my own Hear my feet, they're made of stone Man, I make you go where I go Well hell, you, can I take you home Well, I'm coming home on my back Kissing me, your lips painted black Saying Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh Let me be your downfall Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh Let me be your downfall, baby
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Written by: MATT SERLETIC, MATT MICHAEL II SERLETIC, ROB THOMAS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Release"Downfall" is one of the tracks on the album titled "More Than You Think You Are" which was released by the band Matchbox Twenty in November 2002.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's vocalist Rob Thomas, along with Matchbox Twenty's guitarists Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette.
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InspirationAccording to Rob Thomas in various interviews, lyrics in "Downfall" were likely inspired by challenges and setbacks the band faced in their personal lives and their career during the period it was written.
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For Fans"Downfall" is loved and recognized by fans for its catchy melody, powerful lyrics, and emotional vocal performance.
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Unique FeatureIt features the legendary Slash of Guns N' Roses fame, who played guitar on this track, adding an extra layer of depth and complexity to the song.
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Live PerformancesIn spite of not being released as a single, "Downfall" is often performed live by the band and is a fan favourite during their concerts.
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Song MeaningLike most of Matchbox Twenty's songs, "Downfall" is acknowledged for its introspection, focusing on difficulty, desperation, and the struggle to navigate hardships.
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Album Performance"More Than You Think You Are", the album that includes "Downfall", peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling over a million copies.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its lyrical depth, emotive performance, and unique musical elements, such as the guitar work by Slash.
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Line-upApart from Rob Thomas (lead vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (drums, percussion), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, backing vocals), the track also features Brian Yale (bass guitar) and Adam Gaynor (rhythm guitar, backing vocals).
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