* 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.
Two Days In February
The Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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I break my fingers to make a call and that's all it is
I know you're living way out west and I don't think that I confessed
Everything I feel
You say you got no faith in things that you can't see
Well I'm sorry I ain't there with you but you ain't here with me
And I'm down in all my fears
Cause everything's wrong
Well it's all right
Everything's wrong
Well it's all right
You said that this is crazy you're a half a world away
Well I'm sitting and I'm thinking but I didn't know what to say
So I said something I can't touch, I always want way too much
Anyway
Cause everything's wrong
Well it's all right
Everything's wrong
Well it's all right
I hung your picture on the wall but that's all it is
I break my fingers to make a call and that's all it is
I know you're living way out west
Don't get me wrong I'm not impressed
With you no more
In "Two Days in February" by The Goo Goo Dolls, the singer is pining for someone who is physically far away from them. The opening lines set up a sense of distance, both physically ("living way out west") and emotionally ("Everything I feel"). The singer has "hung [the other person's] picture on the wall," but knows deep down that it's just a physical representation of their longing. They "break [their] fingers to make a call," suggesting that communication is difficult and painful, but they keep trying anyway.
The second verse introduces the other person's point of view- they have "no faith in things that [they] can't see." They don't believe in the singer's love because they aren't physically present. The singer knows this, but laments the fact that the other person won't commit to having faith in their relationship. The chorus repeats the lines "Everything's wrong/Well it's all right," which suggest that the singer is caught between competing emotions- they're hurting, but they're trying to find peace with the circumstances.
In the final verse, the singer admits to being at a loss for what to say to the other person. They "said something [they] can't touch"- something that didn't quite hit the mark. They also recognize that they "always want way too much," which could mean that they feel like they're asking too much of the other person. The song ends with the singer asserting that they are "not impressed" by the other person anymore- which could indicate that they've come to terms with the fact that the other person won't commit or that they've moved on from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I hung your picture on the wall and that's all it is
I put up a photo of you, but it doesn't change the fact that we're not together and I'm still struggling to reach you.
I break my fingers to make a call and that's all it is
I go to great lengths, even if it means hurting myself, to talk to you, but it doesn't make a difference because we're still so far apart.
I know you're living way out west and I don't think that I confessed Everything I feel
I'm aware that you're far away from me and I haven't been honest with you about the depth of my feelings.
You say you got no faith in things that you can't see Well I'm sorry I ain't there with you but you ain't here with me And I'm down in all my fears But I ain't crying no tears over you
You say you don't trust what you can't see, but I'm sorry I can't be there with you. I'm struggling with my own fears and sadness, but I'm not going to cry over our situation.
Cause everything's wrong Well it's all right Everything's wrong Well it's all right
Our situation is far from perfect and it causes me great pain, but I'm trying to accept it and move on despite everything.
You said that this is crazy you're a half a world away Well I'm sitting and I'm thinking but I didn't know what to say So I said something I can't touch, I always want way too much Anyway
You pointed out how crazy it is that we're so far apart from each other. I sat and thought about our situation, but I couldn't find the right words to say. So, I said something intangible, and it's not the first time I've asked for too much from you.
Cause everything's wrong Well it's all right Everything's wrong Well it's all right
Again, it's not an ideal situation, but I'm doing my best to be okay with it.
I hung your picture on the wall but that's all it is I break my fingers to make a call and that's all it is I know you're living way out west Don't get me wrong I'm not impressed With you no more
Once again, the photo of you on my wall and the effort I make to call you don't change the fact that we're so far apart. And now, I'm less impressed with you than I used to be.
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Written by: GEORGE TUTUSKA, JOHN RZEZNIK, ROBERT C. JR. TAKAC
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