Featured in the movie Angus.
Ain't That Unusual
Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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Honestly
Cuz I never heard a word you said now
And I ain't just being mean
Cuz all we are is what we're told
And most of that's been lies
It's like a made for TV movie
Someday you never made it
and maybe you never will
Hey, you never made it
It ain't that unusual
Now I feel unknown
And it's safe that way
Are you too bored to care or too dumb to be scared
What's that supposed to mean
I'm burnt out on some empty reasons
And other wastes of time
Something that I wish I'd said
But I don't think it rhymed
Someday you never made it
and maybe you never will
Hey, you never made it
It ain't that unusual
See I'd love to be you
Least then I'd see you
Sorry I put them words in your mouth
but you wouldn't talk to me
Everything I want I haven't got
Sick of everything I'm not
Put my heavy coat on for a while
It's freezing in the corner of my mind
Someday you never made it
and maybe you never will
Hey, you never made it
Now ain't that unusual
The lyrics of Goo Goo Dolls' "Ain't That Unusual" portray a sense of confusion, frustration, and a desire for honesty in communication. The song can be interpreted as a commentary on societal norms and how people are often limited by what they are told. The line, "all we are is what we're told, and most of that's been lies," implies that people are shaped by the messages they receive from the media, society, and their environment, and are often misled or misinformed.
The chorus, "someday you never made it, and maybe you never will, hey, you never made it, it ain't that unusual" highlights the idea that not everyone is destined for success and that failure is common. The repeated phrase, "it ain't that unusual," tries to comfort the listener and suggest that not reaching goals or aspirations is a normal part of life. The verses also talk about being burnt out on empty reasons and wasting time, implying that the singer is tired of the fakeness and superficiality of modern society.
The song ends on a note of resignation with the lines, "everything I want I haven't got, sick of everything I'm not." This suggests that the singer is struggling with a sense of identity and feels unfulfilled. The final line, "now ain't that unusual" could either be interpreted as sarcastic or an acceptance of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you talk to me
Can we have an open and honest conversation?
Honestly
I'm asking for real sincerity.
Cuz I never heard a word you said now
I haven't been able to understand you or your perspective.
And I ain't just being mean
I'm not trying to be rude or hurtful.
Cuz all we are is what we're told
We often just believe what we're taught to believe.
And most of that's been lies
Unfortunately, many of those things we're taught aren't true.
It's like a made for TV movie
Our lives can feel scripted or manufactured, like a TV show.
And I just blew my lines
I feel like I missed my chance or didn't know what to say.
Someday you never made it
You may not achieve the success you hope for.
and maybe you never will
You may not reach your goals, and that's okay.
Hey, you never made it
You don't have to be successful to be happy or fulfilled.
It ain't that unusual
Not reaching your goals isn't uncommon or abnormal.
Now I feel unknown
I'm feeling invisible or ignored.
And it's safe that way
Feeling unnoticed is sometimes easier than being in the spotlight.
Are you too bored to care or too dumb to be scared
I'm not sure if you're indifferent or naive in this situation.
What's that supposed to mean
I'm asking for clarification or interpretation.
I'm burnt out on some empty reasons
I'm tired of justifications that don't hold weight or meaning.
And other wastes of time
I'm frustrated with other useless endeavors.
Something that I wish I'd said
I regret not speaking up or expressing myself earlier.
But I don't think it rhymed
My thoughts or feelings may not have been easy to articulate or express.
See I'd love to be you
I wish I could understand you and your perspective better.
Least then I'd see you
Having a deeper understanding of you would help me see you more clearly.
Sorry I put them words in your mouth
I apologize for assuming or misrepresenting your thoughts or feelings.
but you wouldn't talk to me
I'm struggling to communicate with you and feel disconnected.
Everything I want I haven't got
I'm still missing something important in my life despite my desires.
Sick of everything I'm not
I'm tired of feeling inadequate or lesser than I should be.
Put my heavy coat on for a while
I'm trying to be strong despite feeling weighed down or overwhelmed.
It's freezing in the corner of my mind
I'm feeling isolated and cold in my own thoughts or emotions.
Someday you never made it
Not achieving your goals is still a possible outcome.
and maybe you never will
Success isn't a guarantee, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Hey, you never made it
It's not necessary to achieve all of your goals to be happy or satisfied.
Now ain't that unusual
Failing to achieve certain things in life is a normal and common experience.
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Written by: J RZEZNIK
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