Matchbox Twenty - Not Tonight, Josephine Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
"Not Tonight, Josephine" is a track from Matchbox Twenty's album More Than You Think You Are, released on September 4, 2002. The song features lead vocals by Rob Thomas and explores themes of love and longing, infused with the band's signature rock sound. Co-written by Rob Thomas and producer Matt Serletic, the lyrics depict a sense of urgency and desire, with an emotive delivery that resonates throughout the track. This song showcases the band’s ability to blend catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, contributing to their reputation as a staple in early 2000s rock music.
Song lyrics
I wanna stare your body down
I wanna make some big mistake
And it feels like you're always around
Every time I get this way
Oh, you know I want you
Oh, but I don't wanna love you
No, not tonight Josephine
I wanna lay down
I don't wanna talk now
'Cause we ain't just friends
And it takes all I have
Just to feel this bad
So don't be mean, Josephine
I'm used to being good at doing wrong
I'm the host of the losers parade
I'm the king of a thousand regrets
And I swear I've always been this way
Oh, you know I want you
Oh, but I'll never love you
No, not tonight Josephine
I wanna lay down
I don't wanna talk now
'Cause we ain't just friends
And it takes all I have
Just to feel this bad
So don't be mean, Josephine
Tell me what I can say to you
So I don't sleep here alone
No, Josephine, I'm not in love with you
No, not tonight Josephine
I wanna lay down
I don't wanna talk now
'Cause we ain't just friends
And it takes all I have
Just to feel this bad
So don't be mean, Josephine
It takes all I have
It takes all I have
It takes all I have
It takes all I have
It takes all I have
It takes all I have
So don't be mean, Josephine