You Won't Be Mine
Matchbox 20 · Mad Season
See what you get
From your mind
Write your soul down word for word
See who's your friend
Who is kind
It's almost like a disease
I know soon you will be
Over the lies, you'll be strong
You'll be rich in love and you will carry on
But no - Oh no
No you won't be mine
Take your straight line for a curve
Make it stretch, the same old line
Try to find if it was worth what you spent
Why you're guilty for the way
You're feeling now
It's almost like being free
And I know soon you will be
Chorus
Take yourself out to the curb
Sit and wait
A fool for life
It's almost like a disease
I know soon you will be
Chorus
You Won't Be Mine
You Won't Be Mine stands as a defining track from Matchbox 20's 2000 album, Mad Season. Released during a period of significant commercial success for the band, the song captures the group's signature blend of alternative rock and introspective pop. The recording features the band's characteristic polished production and emotive vocal delivery, exploring themes of romantic uncertainty and fleeting connection. As part of an album that also includes hits like If You're Gone and Bent, this track reinforces the band's ability to craft relatable narratives within a mainstream rock framework. The song remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the emotional depth and melodic sensibility that defined their early career and resonated with a wide audience.