Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of The Replacements; however, the band refined its sound to be more mainstream, which helped it become one of the most popular adult alternative rock bands of the latter half of the '90s, selling millions of records to audiences largely unfamiliar with their inspirations. That's no bitch on the band, either -- their music simply improved in craft and accessibility as the years progressed, and radio happened to be receptive to what a decade earlier would have been considered collegiate power pop. Thus, the band landed two huge hits with the acoustic ballads "Name" and "Iris."
Originally a cover band with a taste for power pop and classic rock & roll, the group soon began writing its own songs. Their early sound recalled the The Replacements' origins as a bratty punk band (circa Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash) -- melodic, snotty, and a little bit thrashy. That sound was the reason the band attracted the interest of the heavy metal label Metal Blade, which issued their debut album in 1987 (known either as The Goo Goo girls or First Release). 1989's Jed continued in a similar vein; the college radio breakthrough came with 1990's Hold Me Up, a Replacements-ish power pop record.
1993's Superstar Car Wash was the Goo Goo Dolls' artistic breakthrough; though it did nothing to quell the Replacements comparisons, it was a finely crafted pop/rock record, and its lead single, "We Are the Normal," was co-written with Replacements leader Paul Westerberg himself. Still, Superstar Car Wash wasn't the commercial force the band hoped it would be, especially in light of the success of similar bands like the Gin Blossoms. That all changed with 1995's A Boy Named Goo, when an L.A. rock station put the acoustic-driven ballad "Name" into heavy rotation. It was eventually released as a single nationwide, and went Top Five late in the year; platinum sales for the album followed close behind. Unfortunately, the original drummer was no longer around to enjoy the band's success; prior to the album's release, he'd been sacked and replaced by drummer Mike Malinin.
Dissatisfied with the royalty rates in their Metal Blade contract, the band waged a legal battle that wound up allowing them to jump to parent company Warner Brothers. Somewhat drained, Rzeznik and the band shook off a case of writer's block to contribute the ballad "Iris" to the soundtrack of the 1998 americanized version of City of Angels (Featuring Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan). Appearing that April, the song was a monster smash, although it was never released as a single (so its official Top Ten pop chart status doesn't convey how popular it was); for a better indicator, "Iris" spent nearly a year on Billboard's airplay charts, including an astonishing 18 weeks at number one, and was nominated for three Grammys. The band's next album, Dizzy Up the Girl, was released in September, during the middle of "Iris"'s marathon airplay run, and sold over three million copies. Its clean, polished sound completed the Goo Goo Dolls' transformation into mainstream pop/rockers who happened to have alternative roots. Further hits from the record followed over the next year, including "Slide," "Dizzy," and the Grammy-nominated "Black Balloon," and the band toured heavily in support. The Goo Goo Dolls revamped their sound for 2001's career retrospective, Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce. A year later, the trio hit the charts with "Here Is Gone" from their seventh studio album, Gutterflower. The CD/DVD combo Live in Buffalo: July 4, 2004 helped fans endure the long wait for the band's next studio album, Let Love In, which didn't appear until 2006. The band toured through the summer of 2007. The band released the first of two greatest hits compilation, entitled Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles, November 13th 2007.
In February 2008, the band officially headed into studio to work on their new record.
In August 2010, the band released their ninth album, Something for the Rest of Us. In June 2013, the band's tenth studio album, Magnetic, was released. In December 2013, drummer Mike Malinin announced that he left the band.
In May 2016, the band released their eleventh studio album, Boxes. The Goo Goo Dolls' 12th studio album, Miracle Pill, was released on September 13, 2019.
Singles:
There You Are (Hold Me Up)
Just the Way You Are (Hold Me Up)
I'm Awake Now (Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare Soundtrack)
We Are the Normal (Superstar Car Wash)
Fallin' Down (Superstar Car Wash)
Only One (A Boy Named Goo)
Flat Top (A Boy Named Goo)
Name (A Boy Named Goo)
Long Way Down (A Boy Named Goo)
Naked (A Boy Named Goo)
Lazy Eye (Batman & Robin Soundtrack)
Iris (City of Angels Soundtrack/Dizzy Up the Girl)
Slide (Dizzy Up the Girl)
Black Balloon (Dizzy Up the Girl)
Dizzy (Dizzy Up the Girl)
Broadway (Dizzy Up the Girl)
Here Is Gone (Gutterflower)
Big Machine (Gutterflower)
Sympathy (Gutterflower)
Give A Little Bit (Live in Buffalo: July 4, 2004/Let Love In)
Better Days (Target's Sounds of the Season/Let Love In)
Stay With You (Let Love In)
Let Love In (Let Love In)
Before It's Too Late (Sam & Mikaela's Theme) (Transformers Soundtrack)
Home (Something for the Rest of Us)
Real (AT&T Team USA Soundtrack)
Not Broken (Something For The Rest Of Us)
More of You
Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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I can never figure you out
I'm always waiting just to see
what you gonna do, how you gonna be right now
To me
I'm hanging by the ? feelin' half alive
I gotta get to you, can you save me life tonight
Hey no I won't give up no I wont back down
Never ever gonna let you go
They pull me in now I feel so free
I wanna do to you what you do to me
Yeah you lift me up I never feel so high
Now you're making feel that I'm alive
No matter what I do
I always want more of you
Am I ever gonna get you next to me
Come on will you give me a sign
I think we both could use some mending
No matter what you say I'm gonna make you mine
Are you gonna keep me waiting will you let me inside
When you're coming undone do you wanna run away tonight
Ooh, tonight
no I won't give up no I wont back down
Never ever gonna let you go
They pull me in now I feel so free
I wanna do to you what you do to me
Yeah you lift me up I never feel so high
Now you're making feel that I'm alive
No matter what I do
I always want more of you
I can't sleep here alone
Could you lay down beside me
If you're by me
If the world ends tonight and the stars
I will guide you home
I will guide you
Yeah no I won't give up no I wont back down
Never ever gonna let you go
They pull me in now I feel so free
I wanna do to you what you do to me
Yeah you lift me up I never feel so high
Now you're making feel that I'm alive
No matter what I do
I always want more of you
Oh yeah I want more of you
I always want more of you
I want more of you
I always want more of you
The song "More of You" by Goo Goo Dolls is a love song that explores the mystery of another person. The singer describes their feelings of not being able to figure the other person out, but always being drawn to them and wanting to know more. The repeated lyric "I always want more of you" emphasizes the longing and desire the singer has for this person.
The chorus highlights the singer's determination to hold onto this love and not give up, no matter what obstacles they may face. The lines "They pull me in now I feel so free / I wanna do to you what you do to me" express the mutual attraction and passion between the two individuals. The singer also acknowledges their own vulnerability and need for the other person's support: "I'm hanging by the ? feeling half alive / I gotta get to you, can you save me life tonight."
Overall, "More of You" is a heartfelt love song that captures the excitement, uncertainty, and deep emotions that can come with falling in love with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
You are such a mystery to me
I can never quite figure out who you are and what makes you tick.
I'm always waiting just to see
I am constantly anticipating your next move or decision.
I'm hanging by the ? feeling half alive
I feel as if I am barely surviving without you by my side.
I gotta get to you, can you save my life tonight?
I need to see you and be with you as soon as possible, can you help me feel alive again?
Hey, no I won't give up, no I won't back down
I refuse to give up or give in, I am determined to get what I want.
Never ever gonna let you go
I am not going to let you slip through my fingers or drift away from my grasp.
They pull me in now I feel so free
I feel as if I am completely liberated and free when I am around you.
I wanna do to you what you do to me
I want to reciprocate the love and affection that you have shown me.
Yeah you lift me up I never feel so high
You make me feel incredibly happy and elevated, like I am on top of the world.
Now you're making me feel that I'm alive
You give me a reason to truly live and feel alive, you inspire me.
No matter what I do, I always want more of you
I never seem to have enough of you, I always want more of your love and affection.
Am I ever gonna get you next to me
Will I ever be able to have you by my side?
Come on will you give me a sign
Can you give me a hint or indication of how you feel about me?
I think we both could use some mending
I believe that we both could benefit from some healing and repair in our lives and our relationship.
No matter what you say I'm gonna make you mine
Even if you resist or protest, I am determined to make you mine and have you as my partner.
Are you gonna keep me waiting will you let me inside
Will you make me continue to wait or will you finally let me into your heart and your life?
When you're coming undone do you wanna run away tonight?
When you feel like you're falling apart or feeling overwhelmed, do you want to escape from everything and run away?
I can't sleep here alone, could you lay down beside me
I cannot bear to be alone without you, could you please come lie down next to me?
If the world ends tonight and the stars, I will guide you home
Even if the world is ending and everything is falling apart, I will do my best to make sure you are safe and taken care of.
Oh yeah I want more of you
I cannot get enough of your love and affection, I want to be with you as much as possible.
I always want more of you
No matter what happens, I will always crave more of your love and attention.
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Written by: John Rzeznik, John Shanks
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