"Bent" is a song by Matchbox Twenty released in 2000 as the lead single from their second album, "Mad Season." The song became an instant hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The lyrics were written by lead singer Rob Thomas about the end of his relationship with his longtime girlfriend. The melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics helped the song resonate with fans and remain a staple of 2000s pop-rock radio. #BehindtheMusic