Fun Music Information -> Matchbox Twenty

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This is the most recent information about Matchbox Twenty that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Matchbox Twenty, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).

Misspellings and other Alternate Names:

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Match Box 20

Band Name Origins:

MB20's drummer, Paul Doucette, used to be a waiter. One day, this guy walked into the restaurant where Paul worked, wearing this shirt that had the number 20 on it, and all these patches. The only one he could really read said "matchbox". He thought "matchbox 20" sounded cool together and would make an excellent name for a clothing line. Other names the band was considering: "Joanie Loves Chachie" and "Big Shoe Spiders". Submitted by: dearjoan

Why the Name is Stupid:

While I love the band, but is it 1) The number of match boxes Rob Thomas uses per diem to light their cigarettes? 2) The number on the side of the little toy MatchBox™ racecar? 3) Instructions for a game show? (Match box 20 to win $5,000 and a trip for two to Florida!) Submitted by: Cerulean

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name	Comments & Submittor Name
"Open The Door"	"Push," Matchbox Twenty	Brian Kelly

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"3 P.M." originally "3 A.M."

Afternoon instead of morning!

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"Posh" originally "Push"

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"Hush" originally "Push"

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"Rush" originally "Push"

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Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Unwell"	"Undead"	Spaff.com
"3AM"	"9PM"	Tokusou Sentai Blessranger
"Unwell"	"In Jail"	King Blake the Great
"3AM"	"CNN"	Jeannie
"Unwell"	"eBay"	lebeiW15
"Disease"	"I Bought a CD"	lebeiW15
"Push"	"Flush"	lebeiW15
"Disease"	"Baked Beans"	The Aussie Ocker
"3AM"	"2PM"	Joe Kaiser
"Bent"	"Bent"	My name is Kenny
There are additional song parodies available.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Could I Be You?	Alien Mind Control	retsehcekim
Unwell	Psychiatric Ward	retsehcekim
Bright Lights	Gremlins	retsehcekim
Disease	Center For Disease Control	retsehcekim
Disease	STD Prevention Public Service Announcement	MaeganJade

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Bent	Erectile Dysfunction Anxiety Hotline	Jacob
Your So Real	Pyschiatric Ward	retsehcekim
Soul	Athiests	retsehcekim
Downfall	Suicide Hotline	retsehcekim
Bright Lights	Gremlins	retsehcekim
There are additional on hold music ideas available.

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
My Ding-A-Ling Chuck Berry	Bent Matchbox Twenty	I Bent My Ding-A-Ling Owwwwwwwwwwww.	PerzinPen18

Misheard Lyrics:

"The Difference" Misheard Lyrics: And for all you know This could be the difference Split screen of what you need. Original Lyrics: And for all you know This could be the difference Between what you need.	"If You're Gone" Misheard Lyrics: I though this place was on impact. Original Lyrics: I thought this place was an empire.
"Real World" Misheard Lyrics: I'll shout out an order I think this little merman's death be sung. Original Lyrics: I'd shout out an order I think we're out of this, man, get me some.	"Downfall" Misheard Lyrics: And I'm back on my own And my feet, well they're made of stone I'll make you go where I go 'Cause you can't take you home And I'm coming home on my back Is it me or just paint it black? Original Lyrics: And I'm back in my home Hear my feet, well they're made of stone Man, I'll make you go where I go Well, H***, you, can I take you home? And I'm coming home on my back Kissing me, your lips painted black.
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Funny Lyrics:

"Busted"

The Funny Lyrics:

I dreamed that the world was crumbling down,
we sat on my back porch and watched it

Why They're Funny:

Can't you just picture it?

Submitted by: Smudge

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Stop"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Gotta give it up to get off sometimes

Why They're Repetitive:

Good song, but I think Rob needs to give up singing this lyric-- it's repeated 6 times in a row, twice.

Submitted by: Kerianne

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Unwell" The Nonsensical Lyrics: Im not crazy, I'm just a little unwell Why They're Nonsensical: i love this band, but half the time their music is a little random and out of range......go listen to this song!!! Submitted by: blue skadoer	"Bent" The Nonsensical Lyrics: Could you paint me better off Why They're Nonsensical: Huh? Submitted by: Cara
There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.