Discover the story of the song > Bright Lights – Matchbox Twenty

The protagonist's partner leaves him and goes to New York, taking everything with her except his name. He feels lost and up against the challenges of the world. The chorus speaks to the possibility of finding something that is enough to keep him, but if not, he should come back home instead of continuing to chase the bright lights. The song emphasizes the idea that sometimes what we need the most is already right in front of us.