Kody
Matchbox 20 · Yourself Or Someone Like You
he tapped his feet, to the humming of the highway
he watched the light shine down on the broken glass
and thought
I don't got no reasons, yet
and there it is and there it was
now it was clear to all of us
we kept this hat of broken dreams
and we pulled them out, when we needed them around
so please hand me the bottle, I think I'm lonely now
and please give me direction, I think the hurt set in
and I don't feel nothing
there's a squeak hinge down on the back gate
it lets us know if he comes around
but I don't sleep that good anyway
and if you've never heard that silence, it's a God awful sound
so please hand me the bottle, I think I'm lonely now
and please give me direction, I think I just caved in
and I don't feel nothing
I don't feel nothing, no I don't feel nothing
there's nothing to feel good about here
don't much get down to the avenue
I could drive, but it takes so much to get there
don't get off on all the broken glass, the cadillac scene,
well I've seen a lot of good things die and I'm
in an over emotional way
so please hand me the bottle, I think I'm lonely now
and please give me direction, I think the hurt sets in
so please hand me the bottle, I think I'm lonely now
and please give me direction, I think I just caved in
but it ain't nothing
Kody - Matchbox 20
Released on the 2002 album Yourself Or Someone Like You, "Kody" stands as a defining track in the post-grunge and alternative rock landscape of the early 2000s. The song features the band's signature blend of gritty guitar riffs and emotive vocals, characteristic of their work during this era. It explores themes of heartbreak and the complexities of relationships, delivered with a raw intensity that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. As a staple of Matchbox 20's discography, the recording captures the band's ability to craft anthemic songs that balance melodic accessibility with the darker, more introspective tones found in their earlier albums like Mad Season. The track remains a notable example of the mid-2000s alternative rock sound, showcasing the group's enduring influence on the genre.