* Johnny Rzeznik - Vocals, guitar (Founding member)
* Robby Takac - Vocals, bass (Founding member)
* Mike Malinin - Drums (Hired in 1995, made official member in 1998)
Founded in Buffalo, New York, the Goo Goo Dolls, who were then known as the "Sex Maggots," initially consisted of John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and George Tutuska. The band changed their name to the Goo Goo Dolls (the name was picked out from an ad in a True Detective magazine) at the request of a local club owner who refused to let them play otherwise. They were originally signed on by Metal Blade Records, and they released their self-titled debut album in 1987.
In their early career, they were often dismissed by critics as " The Replacements wannabes." While they were embraced by college radio and the local punk scene (Playing such venues as CBGB's), especially after the release of their third album, Hold Me Up (1990), it was not until 1995, with the release of their single "Name," (from the album A Boy Named Goo) that the Goo Goo Dolls experienced any commercial success. Their mainstream success, however, was bittersweet as they faced a lengthy legal battle with Metal Blade Records over royalties that were being withheld from the band; hence, the Goos eventually switched to Metal Blade's parent company, Warner Brothers. In 1998, "Iris" was released on the City of Angels soundtrack, and the Goos were propelled to stardom, as the song stayed on the Billboard charts at number one for 18 weeks and was nominated for three Grammys that year. The song was also included on their fifth album, "Dizzy Up the Girl," which was released that same year.
As of February 2007, The Goo Goo Dolls broke the record of having the most top 10 songs on the AC Charts, with 12 top 10 hits! Beating out Matchbox 20 and Sheryl Crow with only 10 hits.
It's Over
The Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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All the ways I hurt you and myself
And I hide
Wouldn't say a thing to you
I keep it to myself
In my mind
I can't stand without you
I won't find the answers
But it's over to you
I can't find the answers when you're gone
And it's over to you
You can't find the answer where you are
And you know (and you know)
I need you now
And this ain't easy to admit
And no one needs to know
What goes on behind
The door in my room
I'm kicking through the
Walls in my mind
I can't stand without you
I won't find the answers
When you're gone
But it's over to you
I can't find the answers when you're gone
And it's over to you
You can't find the answers where you are
I won't tear you down
I won't tear you down
To get into the world you wanted
I'm kicking through the walls
No one can believe
In things that never change
But it's over to you
I can't find the answers when you're gone
And it's over to you
You can't find the answers where you are
And it's over to you
I can't find the answers when you're gone
I can't find the answers when you're gone
I can't find the answers when you're gone
The Goo Goo Dolls’ “It’s Over” describes a painful breakup and the emotional toll it takes on both parties. The singer reflects on the hurt and damage they caused to their partner and themselves, recognizing that they were unable to communicate and express their own feelings. They blame themselves for not being able to find the answers or solutions to their relationship problems and struggle to move on without their partner. The chorus emphasizes the fact that they are both lost without each other, but ultimately leave it up to their partner to decide the fate of their relationship.
The singer’s admission of needing their partner, despite the pain and difficulty of their situation, highlights the complexity of relationships and how they can be simultaneously loving and hurtful. The verses describe a private struggle with trying to make sense of the situation and coming to terms with the reality of the breakup. The line “kicking through the walls in my mind” conveys a sense of desperation and frustration, as the singer feels trapped and unable to escape their own thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
And I didn't think about
I didn't consider the consequences of my actions
All the ways I hurt you and myself
I hurt both you and myself in ways I didn't realize before
And I hide
I kept things from you and hid my true feelings
Wouldn't say a thing to you
I didn't communicate with you honestly
I keep it to myself
I kept everything bottled up inside
In my mind
Everything was happening inside my own head
I can't stand without you
I can't function properly without you in my life
I won't find the answers
I don't have the solutions to my problems
When you're gone
When you're not around
But it's over to you
Now the situation is in your hands to deal with
You can't find the answer where you are
You can't solve the problem from where you currently stand
And you know
You're aware
I need you now
I require your presence and support right now
And this ain't easy to admit
It's difficult for me to acknowledge and confess my need for you
And no one needs to know
I don't want anyone else to know about my feelings and struggles
What goes on behind
What happens behind closed doors
The door in my room
My private space
I'm kicking through the
I'm breaking through
Walls in my mind
My mental barriers
I won't tear you down
I won't criticize or hurt you
To get into the world you wanted
I won't sacrifice your dreams and goals for mine
No one can believe
No one can accept or understand
In things that never change
In situations that will never improve or evolve
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Written by: J RZENZNIK
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