Discover the story of the song > Rest Stop – Matchbox Twenty

The protagonist and his partner are driving and suddenly she stops the car and tells him to leave because she's not happy with their relationship. He opens the door and they both talk about their feelings, realizing that they don't care about each other anymore. The protagonist thinks it's best to end it quickly before he loses his confidence. The song is about the protagonist realizing that their relationship is over and deciding to end it for good.