Bent

The biggest hit for Matchbox Twenty and their only #1 on the Hot 100, this song is about a man who has reached a point in his relationship were he is confused and needs help from others in order to make a big decision.

In England, this song has an alternate meaning for many listeners, as "Bent" can mean "Gay." The term can also mean corrupt or illegal.

Rob Thomas stated on VH1 Storytellers that this was his first conscious "love song." He also said that it's about a co-dependent relationship between two "screwed up" people: the song is saying that if they get together, they'll still be screwed up but it's OK because they're together.