The Goo Goo Dolls

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Stranger than your sympathy
And this is my apology
I killed myself from the inside out
And all my fears have pushed you out
And I wished for things that i don't need
(All I wanted)
And what I chased won't set me free
(All i wanted)
And I get scared but I'm not crawling on my knees
Oh, yeah
Everything's all wrong, yeah
Everything's all wrong, yeah
Where the hell did I think I was?

[Chorus 1]
And stranger than your sympathy
Take these things, so I don't feel
I'm killing myself from the inside out
And now my head's been filled with doubt

[Verse 2]
We're taught to lead the life you choose
(All I wanted)
When all your luck's run out on you
(All I wanted)
And you can't see when all your dreams are coming true
Oh, yeah
It's easy to forget, yeah
When you choke on the regrets, yeah
Who the hell did I think I was?
[Chorus 2]
And stranger than your sympathy
And all these thoughts you stole from me
And I'm not sure where I belong
And nowhere's home and I'm all wrong

[Bridge]
And I was in love with things I tried to make believe I was
And I wouldn't be the one to kneel before the dreams I wanted
And all the talk, and all the lies, were all the empty things disguised as me

[Outro]
Mmm, yeah
Stranger than your sympathy
Stranger than your sympathy
Mmm hmmm mmmEmbed

If you are a fan of alternative rock music, then it is guaranteed that you have heard of The Goo Goo Dolls. One of the band's most popular tracks, "Sympathy," features on their seventh album, Gutterflower. Not only that, but it was also included on the soundtrack of the hit teen romantic comedy, A Cinderella Story, which starred Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.

About Sympathy

The Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1985 in Buffalo, New York, consisting of Johnny Rzeznik on lead vocals and lead guitar, Robby Takac on bass and backing vocals, and George Tutuska on drums. However, the lineup went through some changes over the years, and in 1995, the band's sound shifted from punk rock towards a more alternative rock sound with the release of their album, A Boy Named Goo. One of the standout tracks from their seventh album, Gutterflower, is undoubtedly "Sympathy."

The song opens with a catchy guitar riff that sticks in your head long after it finishes. As soon as Rzeznik's vocals kick in, it's clear that this is going to be a heartfelt and emphatic track. He sings about a complicated relationship, with lyrics like "You're the complexity, everything so easy for everyone to see but not me." It's clear that he's longing for something more than what he has but is struggling to let it go. The melody builds to a powerful chorus filled with emotion and passion that will resonate with anyone who has gone through a tough break-up.

What makes "Sympathy" even more special is that it was used in the popular TV show Charmed. The episode, "Long Live the Queen," features the song in the background as one of the main characters, Paige, tries to bring everyone together. With its emotive lyrics and catchy melody, it was the perfect choice for the scene and added an extra layer of depth to the show.

Ultimately, "Sympathy" is a song that anyone who has ever felt the pain of heartbreak can relate to. It's a track that captures the complex mix of emotions that come with the end of a relationship. And with its memorable melody and powerful chorus, it's no wonder that it has become such a popular choice for soundtracks and TV shows.

If you are a fan of rock music with strong emotional lyrics and catchy melodies, then "Sympathy" by The Goo Goo Dolls is a must-listen. With its authentic lyrics and a lively sound, it undoubtedly deserves its place as one of the band's most popular tracks.

• Release Date: April 9, 2002
• Artist: The Goo Goo Dolls