🇺🇸 Matchbox Twenty (20) - 3AM #1997 #alternative #rock #postgrunge #poprock “ #3AM ” is a 1997 song by #Matchbox #Twenty , released as the third single from their debut album, #Yourself or #Someone Like You (1996). It became one of the band’s most #iconic hits, reaching #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and solidifying their status in the post-grunge and alternative rock scene. Origins & Meaning The song was originally written by #Rob #Thomas and his early band, Tabitha’s Secret, before Matchbox Twenty re-recorded it. Lyrically, “3AM” is deeply personal, inspired by Thomas’s experiences as a #teenager #caring for his #mother , who was #battling #cancer . The song conveys feelings of #loneliness , #helplessness , and #uncertainty , #disguised under a mid-tempo, #radio - #friendly #melody . Notable lyrics include: “She says it’s cold outside and she hands me my raincoat…” Despite its #melancholic themes, the song’s #upbeat #instrumentation and #catchy #chorus made it a #90s alternative rock staple. Impact & Legacy • Helped Yourself or Someone Like You go Diamond-certified (10+ #million copies sold in the U.S.). • Remains one of Matchbox Twenty’s most #recognizable songs and a setlist favorite. • Has been covered and performed acoustically by Rob Thomas in various solo appearances.
