Unwell by Matchbox Twenty, written by Rob Thomas, touches on mental illness and loneliness. Its lyrics provide a personal introspection about going through tough times and feeling out of place, yet also convey a message of hope and resilience. The song was inspired by Rob Thomass own experiences with panic attacks and the public perception of mental health.
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Introduction:
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ALL DAY
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STARING AT THE CEILING MAKING
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FRIENDS WITH SHADOWS ON MY WALL
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ALL NIGHT
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I'M HEARING VOICES TELLING ME
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THAT I SHOULD GET SOME SLEEP
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BECAUSE TOMORROW MIGHT BE GOOD FOR SOMETHING
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HOLD ON
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I'M FEELING LIKE I'M HEADED FOR A
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BREAKDOWN
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I DON'T KNOW WHY
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I'M NOT CRAZY I'M JUST A LITTLE UNWELL I KNOW RIGHT NOW YOU CAN'T TELL
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BUT STAY AWHILE AND MAYBE THEN YOU'LL SEE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF ME
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I'M NOT CRAZY I'M JUST A LITTLE IMPAIRED I KNOW RIGHT NOW YOU DON'T CARE
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BUT SOON ENOUGH YOU'RE GONNA THINK OF ME
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AND HOW I USED TO BE ME
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TALKING TO MYSELF IN PUBLIC
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AND DODGING GLANCES ON THE TRAIN
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I KNOW
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I KNOW THEY'VE ALL BEEN TALKING 'BOUT ME
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I CAN HEAR THEM WHISPER
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AND IT MAKES ME THINK THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG
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WITH ME
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OUT OF ALL THE HOURS THINKING
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SOMEHOW
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I'VE LOST MY MIND
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I'M NOT CRAZY I'M JUST A LITTLE UNWELL I KNOW RIGHT NOW YOU CAN'T TELL
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BUT STAY AWHILE AND MAYBE THEN YOU'LL SEE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF ME
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I'M NOT CRAZY I'M JUST A LITTLE IMPAIRED I KNOW RIGHT NOW YOU DON'T CARE