Big Machine
The Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics

Ecstasy is all you need
You prioritize seeking pleasure over anything else.

Living in the big machine now
You're caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle that lacks authentic human connection.

Oh, you're so vain
You have an excessive sense of self-importance.

Now your world is way too fast
Your life is moving too quickly for you to fully process and appreciate your experiences.

Nothing's real and nothing lasts
All the things you pursue are temporary, and you're aware of that.

And I'm aware
I understand the situation we're in.

I'm in love but you don't care
My feelings for you aren't reciprocated.

Turn your anger into lust
Your negative emotions fuel your desire for physical pleasure.

I'm still here, but you don't trust at all
You don't have faith in me even though I haven't left.

And I'll be waiting
I'll stay committed to you, despite your flaws.

Love and sex and loneliness
These are the constants in your life.

Take what's yours and leave the rest
You're willing to do whatever it takes to get what you want, regardless of the consequences for others.

So I'll survive
This is how I'll make it through this situation.

God, it's good to be alive
I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience life, even with its challenges.

And I'm torn in pieces
I'm emotionally devastated by our situation.

I'm lying there waiting for
I'm patiently anticipating your response to me.

My heart is reeling
My emotions are in turmoil.

I'm blind and waiting for you
I'm emotionally invested in our relationship and trust you despite your flaws.

Still in love with all your sins
I accept and love all parts of you, even the parts that are morally questionable.

Where you stop and I begin
Our relationship blurs the lines between our individual identities.

And I'll, I'll be waitin'
I'm committed to being there for you, even when it's hard.

Livin' like a house on fire
You're reckless and living life at a dangerously fast pace.

What you fear is your desire
You're driven by a self-destructive need to confront the things you fear most.

It's hard to deal
This situation is difficult to navigate.

I still love the way you feel
I'm still attracted to you despite everything else.

Now this angry little girl
You're resentful and reactive, rather than thoughtful and strategic.

Drowning in this petty world
You're consumed by the superficial aspects of modern society.

And I'm who you run to
You come to me for comfort and support, even when you don't fully appreciate me.

Swallow all your bitter pills
You need to confront and work through your traumas and insecurities.

That's what makes you beautiful
Your flaws and imperfections make you uniquely beautiful and lovable.

You're all or naught
You're either fully committed or completely disinterested in our relationship.

I don't need what you ain't got
I'm okay without the parts of you that aren't healthy or genuine.

And I can't believe it's coming true
I'm surprised and relieved that things are starting to look up for us.

I'm blind and waiting for you
Even though I'm taking a risk by trusting you, I'm committed to doing so.