Goo Goo Dollsis an alternative rock band formed in 1985 in Buffalo, New York by guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik and bassist/vocalist Robby Takac. They are perhaps most famous for the hit "Iris", featured on the soundtrack to the 1998 film City of Angels. Currently, the band consists of John Rzeznik (guitar, vocals), Robby Takac (vocals, bass) and Mike Malinin (drums). Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of the Replacements; however, the band refined and mainstreamed their sound enough to 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 knock 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.
last.fm page
Similar Artists
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
Goo Goo Dolls
Im a fortunate son of a fortunate son
Living large on the wrong side of town
Too many friends and the fun never ends
Drinkin and hangin around
I wanna rule the world, wanna swallow it whole
At least I could kick it all down
I wanna kick it all down
Eyes wide open, I cant see
Eyes wide open, what you mean
Eyes wide open, I cant seem to be
My eyes wide open, I cant see
Eyes wide open, what you mean
Eyes wide open, I cant seem to be
I dont take the bus and I never walk too far
The furthest I got was my own backyard
With a fist full of cash that somebody else earned
Send me some more when it all got burned
I wanna take control, wanna make it all mine
At least I could kick it all down
I wanna kick it all down
Chorus
You never ever know
You never ever know
You never ever know
You never ever know
Ill get what I want if I make up my mind
Im turnin you inside out
I wanna rule the world, wanna swallow it whole
I think Ill just kick it all down.
I wanna kick it all down.
Chours
Eyes wide open (repeat and fade)