Goo Goo Dolls - Black Balloon [Official Music Video]

[@samanders2676]

90s is a decade smacked in the middle between the old and the new world. It was absolutely beautiful, full of wonder, anticipation and adventure. You get to touch a little bit of everything. You saw the transition and felt the bittersweet emotion that accompanied it. This song always takes me back to one of those sweet moments.

[@ignacia84]

Agree...

[@letsgetbombed7113]

+@@ignacia84 Wasn,t sweet in the Balkans. Are you NUTS!

[@forwardfaith]

Well said

[@whitenoizemaker]

Beautiful. Something I’ve felt but never put into words before.

[@marvinmagtuba6001]

Exactly

[@beckalynn3816]

I remember when I first heard this song I was in the darkest part of my addiction (heroin/fenny) and this guy I liked told me this was his fav. Song so I listened to it and boy it still gives me chills. I had to tell him what it was about (he knew nothing of addiction) and he was so shocked. Still my fav. Goo Goo Dolls song. I'll be 4 yrs clean come August. It's still a struggle some days but I'm blessed for sure. I'm lifting you up in pray if you are any way, shape or form affected by addiction. You are Loved and Some of us do care.

[@apsmith123]

Thank you girl your awesome. God bless you. I'm a musician from Buffalo and did some shows with the Goo,s. Those were the days

[@kimberlycarlson1510]

xoxo 🩷 xoxo

[@joshbaker9517]

Glad you're here!

[@drureynolds4611]

Some people never realize what a “ black balloon “ is . Proud of all that have conquered addiction, and there’s always hope, keep fighting! Do ever give up. You matter❤️

[@shirelleharris9729]

Amazing song. I'm just now realizing what the Song is about and my mind is blown. I get it now why it meant so much to me. Rip Dorene and Rhonda. You are Truly Missed 😭😭

[@tylerzwong3107]

John Rzeznik was 34, when this song came out in 1999. I'm now, 34, in 2020. It is too emotional looking back the beauty of the 90's. I'm forever be grateful to be alive. Thank you, Goo Goo Dolls.

[@adamirfan6986]

He's 55 now 2020 on December 5...

[@H_H_____]

​@@adamirfan6986 He will be 59 this year.

[@Tyleralt-v5y]

time flies ​@@H_H_____

[@teiagaw7663]

Ironic

[@scott83074]

Johnny wrote great songs. Talented wordsmith

[@tom4150]

I had no idea the meaning behind this song or Slide until I read the meaning on Wikipedia. Really is great writing.

[@shirelleharris9729]

Johnny sang the sh*t outta this Masterpiece. I listen to this Song everyday at work and I get so emotional thinking about so many memories. This Song brings you to a Nostalgic place ❤ They just don't make music like they used to. Thank God we can always come back.

[@PageP1975]

@@tom4150 I didn't understand the meanings of those songs either until recently. Feel kinda silly now. Always liked them, but now that different perspective changed my whole view of that band. In short, I concur.

[@jakeofspurs-pj7it]

it’s about 💊 right

[@RJ-hm9gi]

Mae was a junkie I think he tried. I think...one of my favorite tunes....

[@evanreiter747]

I listen to this song every day. Music is not as good as this anymore. This is truly a classic.

[@kayleewest6745]

It doesn't hit the same anymore. This song sends almost a sound bath to my heart. If that makes sense. This and She Don't Want the World -3 Doors Down

[@lisakuntzman7834]

Sure is honey

[@sunla]

There are still gems around, they just aren't in the mainstream.

[@Lbittle]

Do you still

[@SchubertArolnathon]

Dear God, I lift up this prayer for all those battling addictions, of any kind. Please grant them the strength to overcome the daunting obstacles in their journey to sobriety, and provide comfort to those mourning the loss of loved ones who fought this difficult battle. May their sacrifices inspire countless others to find freedom. I also pray for those seeking reassurance about their life's path; guide them through the challenging questions they face in finding their purpose on this earth Amen.

[@buzzworth2396]

Amen!!!

[@aladoc6832]

Amen.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jts12fan]

You are a wonderful soul. God bless you and everyone in this world.

[@chrisstanek3336]

Amen, thank you.

[@duckarse11]

Which God?, there's loads of them, and they're ALL man made

[@jilliankathleen6746]

I would watch this video over and over when going through withdrawals cold turkey in 2017. This January, I celebrated 5 years clean 😊 there is no such thing as a lost cause

[@leifduncan5800]

hey random person on the internet, that sounds great. keep going!

[@allencrameriii9305]

Congratulations Jillian Kathleen!!!

[@williamlanier8813]

Good for you! Keep it up Jillian!

[@irvinhendrick4332]

Congratulations that's freaken awesome

[@nataliak938]

Congrats! Keep going strong

[@thelorax7704]

This song is a masterpiece. The production. The strings, drums, vocals, guitars, etc. Especially the meaningful poetry. Love to listen to it.

[@pyrosmoak53]

Agreed 💯💯💯

[@alessandradmnq6258]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Mithreniel]

💖💖

[@robreeto]

Was in a resturaunt today and heard "Slide" tomorrow I will be seeing the dolls for the first time in my life after being a fan for over 20 years

[@christianrunfola9461]

@@robreeto Theyre great live Ive seen them over 15 times since 1988

[@twisterryderkkm]

I remember this song playing in my car as I drove 1500 miles to college. It was 4am and I was the only one on the highway. It was such a beautiful moment.

[@saulgster]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jwest8438]

The most beautiful moments are the ones we have alone!

[@forwardfaith]

Nothing floods the memories like this band. Thanks for sharing.

[@HotRoute7]

Oh I bet that was an unparalleled sobering high

[@karlthewanz4584]

( Twist) Did you hit any 🦨. They are up at 4 AM.

[@ecan2211]

I’m telling you there’s something about 90’s music that calms the soul.

[@anthonywarburton2654]

When actual instruments meant something... It seems to be all synths and computers now. I really like the drums of the 90s so I gravitated to blink 182. Travis Barker is amazing

[@bugajk25]

Yaaas

[@sandravanessazuasnabarabre673]

Certero!!☺️🥰

[@CagedSUPERMAN]

Gets you amped too

[@lindseydickey9282]

It doesn't calm me. It strikes the chord of nostalgia and regret

[@ktscoggs]

My brother struggled for 8 years with a heroin addiction. He will be 5 years sober in July. This song used to make me cry with sadness. It still brings tears to my eyes but they are now tears of relief, joy, and pride for my brother overcoming his demons. For anyone out there struggling, recovery is not impossible and it does get better 💙

[@vance917]

Glad for the happy ending!

[@alejandramontero5682]

Wow, you guys strong af❤❤❤

[@darlenemccall7188]

Thank you for this it gives me hope that someday my brother will overcome his addiction with meth 😭💔

[@lisakuntzman7834]

Good luck methadone saved me from certain death

[@nathanjohnson7624]

I struggled with heroin addiction and this song makes me tear up as well. Thank God we recover. Your brother is as strong as they come.

[@Echolightr]

I can’t help but get chills when I hear the opening riff

[@android-ud2nf]

Same it’s perfection.

[@todd77777772000]

On the Goo Goo Dolls' VH1 Storytellers special, frontman Johnny Rzeznik said this ballad was inspired by his friend's heroin addiction and the havoc it wreaked on everyone else.

[@gonzostrangelove6107]

@@android-ud2nf Years ago, someone had made a perfect loop of it, over and over. Got deleted at some point. Something about that intro triggers all the nostalgia for me.

[@agirlnamedgoo]

me too, it’s beautiful

[@monnettelazzer7960]

​@@todd777777720002:20 2:21 2:23 2:25

[@godwillguideme.3773]

Every time I hear this masterpiece, it still feels like the first time hearing it....never gets old! Where did the years go? Anyone want to ride the time machine and just go back for a spell when times were normal & great? Cheers!

[@pseudoscientist4585]

im in

[@waterbaby-xz8ke]

Let's go!

[@Wild1KY]

NEVER!!!!

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

Id have to go back further than that for me to consider times " simple" but yes they were still happier times for me.

[@patarisman]

please take me with you. im down to head back!

[@skipmichaels6184]

That intro gets me every time - it is hauntingly beautiful.

[@ablethreefourbravo]

This album was so incredible. It's rare that you get one so good.

[@ancuijl6019]

Jagged little pill is another album without any fault every song is gold just like this one

[@emp2801]

I can't agree more! Jewel's album, Pieces of You comes in a close second!

[@musicandpoetry_8]

So many gems on the whole album: black balloon, slide, and iris are my favorites though

[@robertwaywood9336]

Johnny Rzeznik and The Dolls are quintessential 90's rock. Slide, Black Balloon, Iris, Broadway and Name will live on forever and those songs will always be played somewhere on the planet

[@matt54656]

all those on the same album too! good front to back album

[@tonyivan508]

You're right dude! This songs will living forever.

[@20050716]

Sympathy is pretty good too

[@christianalvarado53]

I will never understand someone’s pain with drugs, but will always give a helping hand. I commend all of those who’ve reached sobriety. For those who struggled, I’m rooting for you

[@justinr.1111]

I remember the first time listening to this on the radio. I begged my mom to buy this CD for me. 2 weeks later she finally gave in. 90's music will always be the best

[@beemcc4148]

90s music really is the best

[@chrissywicked96]

You cant really categorize a certain decade as THE BEST. Thats your opinion. THE 90s had HORRIBLE music too. I choose to broaden my horizons and enjoy ALL music that I love from any time.

[@TaybearXD]

Chrissy Wicked yesss! What makes it so amazing per se, is the nostalgia

[@TaybearXD]

Chrissy Wicked yesss! What makes it so amazing per se, is the nostalgia

[@brookerast4420]

90s wasn’t a decade it was emotion

[@martinahardy5255]

Exactly ❤

[@mikefeltner4216]

❤❤❤

[@austinha11]

lol

[@JamesFarley-xy9nu]

Well said

[@andrespatino2761]

Damn i never thought if it like that

[@mindyriggs1395]

This song has always been one of my favorites, sober since 9/12/16 it gives me chills to this day!!!

[@paulsimpson3496]

Amazing well done goo goo dolls always bring me down back to reality

[@rockyphillips3594]

Me too and good for you!!🙏

[@mikeb483]

✊🏿🤎🙏🏿

[@erichodgson1020]

Sober since 31/12/2016. Best choice I've ever made!

[@nathanwilliams3049]

Me too! I got sober 9/10/2016!

[@lhart99]

I spent most of my life dealing with alcohol addiction. When this song came out, it really hit home. I know it's about heroin, but it's still one of those songs that really hit home. I've been sober a few years now. It's never easy, especially with mental health issues. But I'm still alive and kicking.

[@octo.lina69]

Love what you wrote and congratulations on your sobriety 👏👏 I didn't know this song was about heroin but addiction and mental health will always be prevalent..this song hits home for sure

[@Eckelsac]

Hey, I hope you are doing well, and that you continue your journey of healing and deliverance. Never forget that despite the hard times, we can still see light if we look in the right direction. I wish all the best for you 🙏

[@chelseabraden6498]

Wishing you the best

[@HellaQuinn]

🍀

[@melodym5993]

Congratulations on your sobriety. I'm coming up on 34 years of sobriety, came from a family of alcoholics. Best regards to you.

[@jerryhoward8133]

This song is so powerful. Addiction is such a horrible force to fight and win over. The words are simply fantastic and having lived with this monster daily it really hits home.

[@Flynno82]

Black Balloon is such an underrated song!

[@shauncougar9752]

Underrated song and underrated band

[@bendover9663]

They should of been a stadium sized band in the 90s early 00s

[@shauncougar9752]

@@bendover9663 100%. I saw them once in Montreal 8 years ago in a small venue in a shady side of town. :(. Since then they always skipped Montreal

[@bendover9663]

@@shauncougar9752 that's a shame because they had two number ones and two top 5s in Canada didn't they, this song was number 3 on your charts🙆🏻‍♂️... They should of been equivalent to Bon Jovi of the 90s type thing.... They barely were noticed here in the UK in the 90s, i saw them at a small venue, maybe 1000 people, in Cambridge mid 00s, which was great but it should have been an arena at least 🤷🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️

[@shauncougar9752]

@@bendover9663 totally agree. I know they toured with jovi in the early 2000. I only got into jovi in 2005. Saw them 23 times but lost interest once Richie left. I met the new guitarist Phil a few times we chilled n Drank together Cool guy good guitarist but he’s no Richie. I wish I could see the goo 23 times instead.

[@johnobuchowski5919]

I lost my daughter two years ago to drug addiction. She was 26. This song hurts and helps.

[@NMB1984]

Sorry to hear. My heart goes out to you.

[@Karen-ug3xq]

Prayers and love to you for healing!! Wishing you health and kindness always. May every day that goes by help your pain subside. ❤❤❤

[@gregbrown9476]

So sorry for your loss 😢

[@crystalingram7171]

So sorry to hear this prayers and love to u and yours 🙏

[@SteveGarza]

This song came out during a huge turning point in my life. A positive turning point. I'll always equate this song with 1999 and every time I hear it, I'll always smile.

[@MaddieYouTubez]

same here

[@steamyboy69]

What turning point ?

[@SteveGarza]

+steamyboy69 I cut off ties with my abusive family and moved from a small town to a big city and restarted my life.

[@thebeardedrooster2871]

SkydiverSG Life's good now, but I miss back then.

[@kat.5927]

Good for you, I hope everything's going well. It's crazy how music is like a time travel machine, you hear a song and boom in your mind you're right back to the place and time you were listening to it years and years ago.

[@christangillespie641]

Thank you for this. As a recovering heroin addict, this is reality. This is addiction. It’s not glamours or fun.. it’s dark and sad. Thank you!

[@oflex1735]

I hope you strong and well. God bless you

[@ibtco001]

I hope you are doing wonderful, and the chapter has been closed and sealed forever! Take care and stay safe and healthy!

[@LadyLakeland]

"Swallowed the light from the sun inside your room" reminds me of the countless days I spent laying in the dark withdrawing. Not sleeping not doing anything just laying in the bed in the complete dark in my room in the middle of the day.

[@oflex1735]

@@LadyLakeland God bless you. I'm glad you picked up the pieces

[@LadyLakeland]

@@oflex1735 thank you so much. I appreciate any good wishes, prayers, or vibes. I sure need them some days. :)

[@shorty004]

maaaaaan!! this takes me back, young wild and freee, 90s, no cell phones no social media , simple days,,, , , good times good friends not a worry in the world,., ,,,,,,,those days will be with me forever,,,,, life is short, be humble , cherish the good times, spend time with loved ones,,and most important ..smile!!,,, god bless

[@mah0625]

A

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

and don't forget to go and see your fav band LIVE while they are still touring and alive. I saw mine this past summer: Boyz II Men, Armored Saint, REO, Chicago, LIVE, Moist, Bad Wolves, FFDP, Breaking Benjamin, Ozzy and next Angra & the Goo Goo Dolls.

[@davidbeard77]

Little did we know the nice sounding songs like these we loved as kids were about things like losing a girl you loved to a heroin addiction. Good thing our parents didn't listen too closely, would have missed out on alot of third eye blind as well.

[@XristinaIoannisLDR]

Yeahhh. The MTV show was the only entertainment that old days.

[@renerodea8835]

Nice!!!

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

When somebody asks me who my favorite band of all time is, I simply reply..Goo Goo Dolls...Their music is part of my upbringing in the 90's and early 2000's and has gotten me through many many hard times in my life...I love you all!!! You can do anything you set your heart and mind to..Never give up..You are stronger than you could ever imagine...Reach inside and pull that stuff out...The secret has been inside of YOU all along.

[@SecretSexSkeleton]

Ok, so just for shits & giggles, I'm gonna have y'all read ↑this comment↑ again. But first, close your eyes a sec and imagine that this time as you're reading it, you also happen to be smuggling a balloon full of dope- y'know, like black tar heroin (one could even say it's, oh I dunno, a "Black Balloon," perhaps)-across the border in your.. well.. err.. Inside you. Yeah. Ok, now pop back up and reread OP's comment for me. The last little bits there, in particular. Then meet me back here. Kay? Have fun 👍 Alright, you back? Great! Now, not only are you just that little bit closer to the song, but you're also hopefully laughing, more than a little bit uncomfortable, or all of the above! Isn't the internet fun? You're welcome.. or I'm sorry. Whichever.

[@crystalstephens9276]

Yes! Goo goo dolls brings back so many memories

[@blackstonepros]

Thank you mizzou! Those are enchanting words that make a true difference in this world!!!!

[@rhadastanfield8010]

Same here! The Goo Goo dolls will always be my favorite band of all time. Mega fan, ever since Superstar Car Wash. Johnny just knows exactly how to pull right at my heart strings!

[@joebob2311productions]

Been one of my favourites for a long time and this song has been my favourite song for 7 years now since discovering it

[@andytsung9442]

I love this song. There’s something so sentimental...so ominous and mysterious about it all at the same time

[@apropercat4922]

It is about his girlfriend and her heroine addiction.

[@ryancampbell5039]

Tied between this and Here is gone as my favorites. Impossible to pick

[@YaYa-ke1zr]

Me too. I’ve got a tie for 2nd place too.

[@dianatorres687]

I listen to this song every morning I walk to school. It's beautiful and for some reason helps with my depression.

[@sinkler245]

Don't you just love when songs have that therapeutic feeling? It helped with my depression as well.

[@inio]

+Diana Torres It helps my poor soul aswell..

[@samlibke]

Extremely powerful song IMO. Six years in the service; suffice it to say I have a lot of stressful days. Find solace where you can. Music is a really good tool. Cheers.

[@liselorebrosens5778]

Hopefully you get quickly out of your depression. I love this song, it gives me a feeling of new hope...

[@steamyboy69]

I Love 'better days' by Goo goo as well. I was teary eyed when the movie New Years Eve played the song

[@rhadastanfield8010]

This man was my savior as an abused teenage girl. His music literally saved my life starting with the album Superstar Car Wash. Thank you John.

[@poetjake]

Years later I hear this and still gives me the chills like the first time I heard it. Good times.

[@jasoneasterling8846]

Definitely good times

[@kayleewest6745]

And Lullaby- Shawn Mullins. 🥺 Life was good. Disney movie playing on a Friday night... The smell of lightning bugs. The simplicity. I miss it.

[@annahoke2878]

Same ❤️

[@cardion411]

Amazing how you can hear song and it bring back so many memories. The transcending power of music. I remember not telling some of my friends about the music I like, as a young black male, for fear of them saying "I wanted to be white." Interesting how life turns out.

[@cardion411]

***** So very true, Mimi. You do the same. I wish you all the blessings life has to offer.

[@cardion411]

Thanks, Anthony.

[@richardvira3409]

im Mexican, i live here in Mexico and i feel so different than the rest of my Mexican people because my music is not "Mexican".

[@cardion411]

Ricardo Viramontes I know what you mean. It is hard to stand out in a world that is telling you should be like everybody else.

[@nixnax9314]

I grew up in the 'HOOD!!' in the '80s and I was the only person in my class that preferred rock and heavy metal to rap and R&B, and all of my friends laughed at and teased me for it (and still do) but I didn't care at all!! I listened to the music I liked without apology to anyone.

[@OkieAllDay]

My mom was a severe alcoholic from the time I was 13-33. She is now sober for two years! Thank you Jesus!

[@Mamaofthreebabes]

Thank you Jesus ❤

[@domorekid]

thank your Mom for her fortitude, not Jesus

[@Whatever-nb4yj]

​@domorekid my fortitude comes through Jesus ❤ 9 years sober myself, and wouldn't imagine doing this without Him ❤

[@Whatever-nb4yj]

So happy for you and your mom!!! Jesus does amazing things in our lives when we let Him! Thank you for not giving up on your mom, and for sending warm words of encouragement through this media platform. Thank Jesus for YOU 🙏😞

[@YoMama9021]

Sounds like she would listen to this song or band a lot. I’m glad you and your mom are doing better.

[@bminor6781]

This song still gets me. So cool how I can remember every word after all these years of not hearing it. Now I just have to remember where I left my keys. Cheers to you! Thank you.

[@18Ty18]

One of those songs that take you back to a special place in your mind.

[@kevinhughes9589]

May this song give addicts the strength to recover . Recovery is possible !

[@karlthewanz4584]

Yes I agree 💯👍🏍️

[@karlthewanz4584]

That's right K H

[@rgoob4045]

Recovery is my world...this song, lyrics, vocals, does more healing than any other form of so called 'treatment' that I've experienced over the years. Keeping the faith, strength, love & light.

[@IMVMUA]

I’m 28 and I’ve been listening to this the past few years just thinking of my childhood. Thank you Goo Goo Dolls for great music 🙏🏼

[@android-ud2nf]

I heard this on a tiktok live and it probably had been more than 15 years since I last heard it and my brain instantly recognized it. Funny how that works. My brain took me back to being a little kids and the nostalgia is so strong with this music

[@toddlightfoot1517]

I think I was 28 when this song came out. Lol. The year was 1999, and my daughter was just being born. Great times, great song

[@acetrainerzelda6419]

Me right now.

[@satrw]

Being a teenager in the late 90s was perfect. That's when I got my first car and when I finally had control of the radio. GGD was coming thru the speakers on many rides !!

[@chrisfalls2549]

I can relate. :-) ~Christie

[@OfficeLinebacker-LibsSux]

To this day the band is so underrated, but I promise their music will stand the test of time. The Goo Goo Dolls are just like the Beatles and Eagles, no matter where you drop a record player needle on their album the song will be soul moving.

[@jjpadrones4718]

very true ,

[@sandravanessazuasnabarabre673]

También así lo creo!!☺️🥰😇🌞

[@shawndon7374]

Duran Duran and Goo Goo Dolls are legendary bands.

[@KutsaiChan]

Oh man, this really brings back memories!! Just hearing those first few notes makes me feel something I can't explain, maybe it's just strong nostalgia haha. I really miss those days!

[@saintjabroni]

To me that means something powerful of the past, present and future exists in you, and needs kept in touch with. 🌟

[@iza..1771]

Brasilll😚😚

[@saintjabroni]

@@iza..1771 🥰🇧🇷

[@rianakanthi6752]

I miss my school days in mid 2000’s.. good musics played in local radio anywhere u go

[@karlthewanz4584]

Yes K show me some Luv. From K The Wanz Wanzer.

[@GyroLamb]

Angels fall without you there. I go on as you get colder....Such a tale of a lost loved one lost in drugs...you wish you could help them but they don't even recognize your effforts

[@P9R]

Bless you and your lost. You are not alone.

[@bluefoxc2927]

thanks you got it

[@daniellebrown6311]

Ive been there. Its heartbreaking :(

[@21hazza]

I can completely relate to that.

[@21hazza]

I can completely relate to that.

[@3jobs166]

Reading the replies of anyone who has been inspired by the lyrics to move forward in the right direction through life, Godspeed. Never give up on being self-sufficient and a self-reliant.

[@saintjabroni]

Well said, very much so. 🌟

[@daniellehood2005]

My best friend Tara passed away a year ago in May 2020, she died of an OD. I miss her everyday. I saw her the day before she died, when I listen to this song, I feel her, I miss her, I wish I could have done something more to have stopped her that day for doing the drug of her choice. “Baby’s black balloon makes her fly...” May she Rest In Peace. I love you Tara. Gone, but never forgotten......

[@official_Amalie]

😭😭😭😭 sorry for the loss...may her soul rest in peace

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Danielle,hope you’re okay ?

[@karlthewanz4584]

Danielle,Tara will always be in your heart ❤️. Close by your side always at peace 🕊️. The peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️ that surpasses any and all humanly comfort. No more 😭 tears. Never forgotten, always ❤️❤️❤️👩‍❤️‍👩. Daniell❤️s Tara. Always and forever. Bye,The Wanz, Wanzer

[@lillagahnavich7700]

“She wasn't a Bad person trying to get Good, She was a sick person trying to get well" 💓💓💓

[@karabartley]

And there's no time left for losing. When you stand, they fall.

[@markeviston8077]

@ChadKroegerOfficiaIme too?

[@SM-db8gx]

This song hits different when it reminds you of someone you care for. Life could be so good for us.

[@katherinehancocks283]

"You know the lies they always told you And the love you never knew What's the things they never showed you That swallow the light from the sun inside your room, yeah" My favourite Goo Goo Dolls song. AWESOME SONG

[@maureenpate6770]

This was my twin sister Michelle's favorite band. It explained a lot of how she felt. Soon as I heard it. It was like she wrote the songs. God I miss her! ❤️ She is my guardian angel ❤️

[@paulotavares2905]

Beautiful song. Certainly one of the best songs of all time. Beautiful melody, incredible instrumental and the perfect interpretation by John Rzeznik. total inspiration

[@csmith7912]

That's because Rzeznik writes all his music..😊

[@briannabradyy]

It's this kind of music that Gives you hope, that makes your feel that little bit of happy when your soul is sad. (Therapy) Just put your head phones on and go for a walk. Makes me miss Colorado

[@diggestbik3238]

Colorado is awesome

[@eviltwin3219]

Yea there one of my top bands.

[@sturmbergi8409]

3:29 - - - - gives me goosebumps every time. This guy has such a good voice.

[@loungefly92]

I remember watching this on VH1 as a seven year old child. summer mornings before my mom went to work I would hear the songs that would forever encapsulate my youth.

[@amandad2315]

Yesssss

[@tf4665]

Millennials experienced the best decade 🙌

[@veronicabanuelos5167]

Heroin addiction is no fun, I was an addict when this song was released- who wants to be the dead girl in the lyrics? Not me, I got clean. I Love the Goo Goo Dolls.

[@33Luger]

Congratulations!

[@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184]

I’m truly happy to hear your story. I’m glad you got clean. I wish you the best in life! 💕

[@KareenBurgosPappas]

I'm proud of you

[@Ayonksdrums]

This song is actually about my mom about her heroin addiction

[@ryanshepherd730]

As far as I'm concerned he is one of the best songwriters of his generation. He never got the credit that he should have. I think he s in the same league as Billy Corgan, great band from Buffalo who had to work their asses off. If they're not voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that's a biggest rip-off ever, because they certainly deserve to be there.

[@RomainTeaTime]

Soon 10M views guys. I will watch this 100 000 times.

[@vaughn257]

teehee ha teehee ha

[@piosajalah]

its 12m

[@markallen4845]

@@vaughn257 3 try 1

[@mattconrad1932]

Great fucking song!!

[@irvinseballos5970]

Bro.. you need 283 days to watch this video 100 000 times.. :) That's non stop repeat.. 24/7 for 283 days. :)

[@angelicajar4375]

Baby's black balloon makes her fly I almost fell into that hole in your life And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow Cuz you were the same as me But on your knees A thousand other boys could never reach you How could I have been the one? I saw the world spin beneath you And scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Or are you someone's prayer? You know the lies they always told you And the love you never knew What's the things they never showed you That swallow the light from the sun inside your room, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Always someone there And there's no time left for losin' When you stand they fall, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder All because I'm Comin' down the years turn over And angels fall without you there And I'll go on and I'll lead you home and All because I'm All because I'm And I'll become What you became to me

[@kedrprao]

I'm listening "Iris" for almost 20 years but I never really explored Goo Goo Dolls other songs but last few weeks I randomly started listening to their other songs, and everyday, I am finding hidden gems. This is easily one of my fav. Goo Goo song now! What an underrated band

[@RiaE.S]

Goo Goo dolls were everything back in the day. Every time I hear slide, iris, black balloon etc it takes me right back to my teen years in the late 90s to early 2000s ish. I miss it so much. As soon as the song started playing I reimagined myself back in my room ,this song playing on the radio, laying on my bed skimming through ym, teen people and seventeen magazines, phone next to me waiting for a friend to call, TV on low while Dawson creek is playing, wearing Mudd jeans and a Tommy Hilfiger spaghetti strap tank with butterfly clips in my hair....(sigh..my has time flew by)

[@KBelle808]

Wow you just described it perfectly! Exact same for me. Subscription to Seventeen and that phone was always at my side. Late at night I’d have my bf call at an exact time so I could answer it super fast before it even finished the first ring! So my mom wouldn’t wake up and lecture me. Lol 😂 the 90’s were a simpler time. When kids played outside and we rode our bikes everywhere. No social media!! I miss it…

[@RiaE.S]

@@KBelle808 that part about answering the phone after the first ring was everything lol I used to do the exact same lol great times

[@Ev4ngeL_]

The beginning riff always gets me 😍 so beautiful

[@michaeldavis308]

Just saw them in Kansas City. Amazing show with Blue October opening for them. Loved hearing this song live. To me, it reaches into the depths of your soul.

[@MrWillyWonka]

By far one of the best guitar harmonic riffs ever made. Also one of the greatest intro guitar riffs ever written. Just realized this song finishes on that same harmonic riff. Unbelievable. Doesn't get much better than that. This song deserves SO much more than 15 million views. Come on ppl!!!

[@smileyourock]

This song is just so full of life.

[@chrisyarborough9678]

this song will always have a special meaning to me. I knew someone who was very special to me...she overdosed on heroine, I fell asleep right beside her....I woke up, but she remained asleep :( Rest in Peace, Crystal. you are missed every single day.

[@valmartinez6445]

Chris Yarborough so sorry for your loss

[@christopheraltieri5815]

Sorry brotha

[@CelticAngloPress2nd]

The young teens fucking around with Oxycodone and then ending up not aware of the withdrawals and becoming addicted and leading to Heroin has been going on for over 15 years and only getting worse, its insane watching 15-16 year olds loosing their souls and their lives at such a innocent age, sending them on a path of torture and pain and exhaustion until they overdose or hopefully get clean. Its not even remotely being addressed as much as it should be...its beyond a epidemic now. Most of these kids though are the result of parental neglect or parents whom use drugs and aren't emotionally available. People...if you're an addict...do not have kids until you are absolutely certain you're clean and free and available for life with Children. End the cycle.

[@brianfeeney1061]

I was in active addiction for 25 years been clean 8 and thank god everyday I wake up! This comment hit me fucking hard 🙏

[@ezekiel5687]

Hope you're doing alright now buddy. I lost 2 cousins from it. An angel of some kind saved me .

[@OmgRae979]

Saw them live for my birthday couple weeks ago and I sung my heart out to this song! Addiction runs in my family, sadly and hearing such a beautiful masterpiece of letting it go had me in such a choke hold😭

[@wyethismail]

This song always reminds me of a girl I liked back in junior high. She loved the Goo Goo Dolls as much as I did and somehow this song in particular brings me back to those days. Just hearing that opening rift and those memories come flooding back. Beautifully written and composed song , never gets old after listening to it a million times.

[@lnlbsbrg]

it's 2019 and Goo Goo Dolls remains as one of the top bands for me

[@ewertongtr]

Me too. To be honest with you, I love them all!!

[@jcmaster4295]

Ellen Braga 100% agreed with you, one the best bands!

[@utubefan991]

Goo goo dolls, Tonic, Collective Soul,

[@mrvalleyboy64]

@OrrvilleOSUfan Me too! Class of 2000!

[@bendover9663]

Their 90s period is possibly the best of any 90s band bar possibly Oasis....

[@jakelaguna2278]

This song is as relevant today, as it was back 18 years ago when it woke me the fuck-up and helped me pop the fucking black balloon... Horse-free in 2020 for 19 years, no doubt still alive because of my family and the grace of GOD...

[@00726penny]

Way to go Jake ❤️

[@oflex1735]

Praise God

[@oflex1735]

Praise God

[@lillagahnavich7700]

You weren't a bad person trying to get good, you were a sick person that god well....ODAAT 🙏🏼

[@teovu5557]

Man heroin was so fucking hard to get off....I wasted nearly 20 years of my prime. Happy to hear when anyone gets off and for more then a few years too. Very hard

[@ARae-fs1qg]

It takes a much greater strength and courage to turn away from something once you're trapped in it than it does to avoid it. Getting clean doesn't simply mean not using. It means fighting through withdrawals, sickness, shakes, and hallucinations, among other things. It means giving up everything you've built your life around; the people, the places, the activities, EVERYTHING. It means entirely redefining yourself, and your relationships with the people around you. It takes great dedication.

[@shirelleharris9729]

Damn Sure Does 😢

[@lilruse]

The final lyrics are so painful.. if you’ve ever tried to save a loved one from themselves, you just hope that one day they will look back and understand… what a wonderful, poignant, tragically beautiful song.

[@LUCEYGOO1]

This song will forever have a place in my life. This was the song on the radio in the delivery room when my daughter was born.

[@sandravanessazuasnabarabre673]

Oww!! ¡¡Qué hermoso 🎁!! ☺️🥰😍🤩🌞😇

[@sandravanessazuasnabarabre673]

Oww!! ¡¡Qué hermoso 🎁!! ☺️🥰😍🤩😇😄

[@TheZeppelin14]

I miss the 90's, things were so simple and everyone didn't hate each other because of different political views. No cell phones or social media, just great music and great times with friends.

[@stickybudsarelovely4839]

Oh how you forget Newts and Grinches and impeaching a guy because of a B.J.

[@TheZeppelin14]

@@stickybudsarelovely4839 you must of forgot, he didn't get impeached for getting a blow job, he got impeached for lying about it.

[@Husick420]

@@stickybudsarelovely4839 Democrats will never learn lying under oath is a federal crime. Not to mention cheating on your wife is morally wrong.

[@stickybudsarelovely4839]

+@@Husick420 Republicans will never learn blowing up 241 Marines then running away from Beirut and invading Grenada is morally wrong. They will never learn selling weapons to Ayatollahs is morally wrong. They will never learn invading a country and killing 5000 Americans while looking for weapons of the mass imagination is morally wrong. They will never learn using former mayors of New York trying to dig up dirt on political opponents Ukraine is morally wrong. They will never learn launching a mob on Capitol Hill and causing 5 deaths is morally wrong. In other words nobody gives a Damn about B.J.s unless of course it is homewrecking Republicans who cheat on their wives with cancer and who produce illigitimate children, like Newts and Grinches getting it. Then it is wrong. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕.

[@fuqoff8583]

So true... Things were just cool back then. Wish we could go back.

[@whitenoizemaker]

The childhood nostalgia i feel from this song is so emotional. I had no idea what it was about then but after losing a friend to heroin a few years ago it hits different. Also even if you don’t like this band it cannot be denied this is one of the most iconic albums of the 90’s.

[@shirelleharris9729]

Damn Sure Does. Rip Doreen and Rhonda.You are Truly Missed 😭🙏❤️

[@4Backgroundcharacter]

This song makes me cry every time!!! I’ve been clean from heroin for 2 1/2 years. But was active addiction off and on for 14 years. This last was heroin and the worst. Several overdoses and lost several friends. Praying for all those still struggling 😢 Thank you Goo Goo dolls for your music

[@johnnywadd7960]

Stay strong, never give up 💯

[@Senorgusanos]

This way my jam in middle school/high school...loved it. I never even thought about the lyrics until I came back to it all these years later and it hit me hard. I dated a girl in 2014/2015 who had struggled her whole life with heroin addiction. I myself had struggled with alcohol and pills so I know how insidious addiction is. She had just come out of rehab for the 3rd time and was clean at the time we were dating. We were together for about 6 months. Then one day she was gone. That’s all it takes. Now as I’m hearing these lyrics again it’s blowing my mind. The song almost word for word describes what I felt during that time... I cared deeply for her but in the end addiction took her. Please, please, please do not fuck around with Heroin and if you are addicted ask for help. The withdrawals can be managed by regimented doses of sub-oxin administered by a physician in a rehab facility. You don’t have to go cold turkey. But yeah, this song speaks to me in a whole new way now. God bless y’all.

[@Fairland3]

I never get tired of hearing this amazing song. It has aged so well. Timeless. Thank you to the Goo Goo Dolls. ❤️

[@michaelgudith8482]

Heroin is such a bad addiction. This song reminds me of a patient I saw when I was on a fire department. We got the call for an unresponsive person in a car. Got there, saw a person in the car not moving. we had to break the window to get the door open. this person still had the needle in their arm with the spoon next to them. Found out later this person was a single parent with a child in kindergarten at that time. This persons child is around 18 or 19 now in 2018. I always wonder about this persons kid and how it affected them as they grew up not having their parent with them and probably not knowing how their parent died. I'll never forget and this song will always bring me back to that situation.

[@JD-wm4uv]

So sad ... That story ... Unfortunately opiate use is really bad at least in the US not sure about other countries .. I did heroin once damn near almost killed me .. I was stupid I had some addict fix my dose ... And yeah my friend who invited him over .. they woke up and had to slap me in gave to wake up enough to move around cause my heart was slowing down to much ... But yeah never again ... Not worth it ...

[@jmrs1508]

That's really sad.

[@otismurphy4428]

Super sad story; Sorry you had to endure that...! : - (

[@shirelleharris9729]

Damn 😩 so sad. 😢

[@AstroZombie1]

Listening to this song while drinking coffee on the way to one of my early morning clinicals was a very euphoric and inspiring experience that I’ll never forget!

[@Jlieg]

The instrumentation and the way it's all put together just blows my mind away. There's a reason why Goo's my favorite band

[@_overstander8]

2+ years clean..respect to all my people still struggling

[@TheVanillatech]

Peace and prosperity, good times and Goo Goo Dolls to remind you that it's all gonna be good from now on, pal.

[@brianintn]

5 years clean June 11 2016. lost many friends though.

[@steferly]

still struggling :( it's so hard....how do you stay clean?

[@brianintn]

gotta want to stay clean and stay away from influences

[@TheVanillatech]

brianintn agreed

[@zimmcat]

This Song reminds me of a girl I loved in 99 when I was a teenager. It didn’t work out but this song bring me good memories of that summer I had with her.

[@DRossGaming]

The simplicity in Johns lyrics as he relates to the seller about heroin use, and the symbolism he uses to describe the womans emotional state but also how she will do anything for another hit, is so breathtakingly accurate, that it's actually so incredibly beautiful. This song is an absolute masterpiece.

[@crisLeaps89]

I dedicate this song to my homegirls that are still out there battling heroin/opiate addiction. I hope they find the light💙🙏🏼

[@jennabean9516]

Cris Reveles My best friend is and I haven't heard from her in months. Ugh it sucks not knowing where she is or what she's doing... it's Meth for her.

[@michellemuggleton1641]

Ty Cris I partied my ass off with a pretty roughty bunch drank this tried that and I was in my 20's in the 90's.now I'm older but the urge still haunts me and I struggle everyday to keep the urge at Bay.i hope if anyone is struggling like me kick it in the ass and tell it no I will not let you control me goddess bless

[@scottdecesare1639]

LifeHouse and the Goo Goo Dolls at Borgata Atlantic City N.J. My late wife and I alone for a rare moment.........................This Song puts me right back in Her Arms.........

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Scott DeCesare I'm so sorry

[@sfletch3042]

I'm sorry. Amazing how music can be transcendant that way.

[@lollmaorofldog]

Rip hold ur head bro

[@denmarkpacs1575]

so sorry scott if i could give you a hug right now in this moment i would scott

[@jimh4459]

Sorry buddy :(

[@jcsanne281]

I wish they still made music this beautiful

[@aestheticKio]

This is real music.

[@OXYEHHO777]

alLarine p

[@camilomontoya7412]

And for a top 40 song. Top 40 today is unlistenable for me.

[@SuperLovebug8]

couldnt agree more

[@morganbruns6331]

alLarine ghhhjljl

[@blackchevy4756]

I couldn't agree more.

[@JustMe-fz4ik]

Such an underrated band! I love the Goo Goo dolls!💖

[@d3adgirl571]

Timeless, haunting, and touches the depths of my soul. 💕goo goo dolls💕

[@Whitecandy100]

These guys have been my favorite band since I was 8 yrs old in now 35!!

[@raphaelnerlino7303]

Where ever you are im praying for you and love you and waiting to receive your love.

[@TheSusieggd]

Always one of my favorite songs from the Goo Goo Dolls. ❤ Hard to believe it's been 20 years already.

[@liannalyons5763]

this song sends so much emotion through my whole body. when an artist can do that... well thats when you know theyre good.

[@shirelleharris9729]

Sure does give me Goosebumps ❤

[@bloomindaisies1540]

If you have never seen the Goo Goo Dolls live YOU MUST omg they are incredible

[@jerromedanielbugarin6332]

Bloomin Daisies cant agree more. I waited years and finally saw and heard them live. The chills were real!

[@JoshTucker26]

I can't believe it has already been four years since I saw them

[@barbaradufner7779]

Bloomin Daisies Yes they are!!😀saw them with Tonic when they were supporting the Dizzy up the girl record!!!

[@egyptmachine]

I saw them in 98 on the MP3.com tour with Tonic. I saw Tonic again in more recent years and they still killed. Hopefully I get to see GGD this summer

[@johnr2630]

I saw them 4 times in the 90s. 3 of those times with tonic. And once with sugar ray Front row everytime!!!

[@laisferracini9356]

This song makes my heart feel so tight, but in a good way

[@rockywisam5181]

Such a great song. So underrated sadly, but John did an amazing job on this one.. fantastic lyrics

[@melanieh525]

I was young when this song came out, I loved it though and knew all the words. Now at 29, I have 3 years clean from heroin and just recently understood what it’s really about and now I love it even more 💕

[@jessicakolkhorst3511]

This song and its lyrics are a masterpiece no matter what decade you listen to them in. Doesn't matter how many times you circle back. The Goo Goo Dolls are always there, and still magnificent ❤

[@starrshakur6120]

I used to listen to this album all the time when I was a child.. timeless

[@raphaelnerlino7303]

Makes me think of of the one i never met but the one i always needed.

[@stevehughes111]

For my friend Ross, who died from a drug overdose this week. Love you buddy and will miss you. Rest in peace.