Long Way Down

The Goo Goo Dolls

About Long Way Down

"Long Way Down" is the fifth single by the Goo Goo Dolls from their breakthrough album, 1995's A Boy Named Goo. This song is often overshadowed by the low-key ballad "Name", which launched the band to household names. Although it could not match the chart-topping success of "Name" on the rock and pop charts, "Long Way Down" reached No. 7 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, but only made it halfway up the Modern Rock Tracks chart (#25). It did not reach the pop charts. "Long Way Down" was also part of the soundtrack for the 1996 film Twister. The band performed Long Way Down on the May 22, 1996 episode of "Beverly Hills 90210". 


Year:
1995
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Oh here you are, there's nothing left to say.
You're not supposed to be that way
Did they push you out, did they throw you away?

Touch me now and I don't care. When you take me I'm not there.
Almost human, but I'll never be the same.

Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.
Long way down, I don't want to live in here alone.
Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.

I never put you down, I never pushed you away.
You're not supposed to be that way.
And anything you want, there's nothing I could say.

Is there anything to feel? Is it pain that makes you real?
Cut me off before it kills me.

Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.
Long way down, I don't want to live in here alone.
Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.

I never put you down, I never pushed you away.
Take another piece of me.
Give my mind a new disease.
And the black and white world never fades to gray.

Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.
Long way down, I don't want to live in here alone.
Long way down, I don't think I'll make it on my own.

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The Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, vocalist and bassist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska. more »

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Written by: John T. Rzeznik

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11 facts about this song

Song's Release
"Long Way Down" is a song by American rock band The Goo Goo Dolls, released in 1995.
Album Details
The song is from the band's fifth album, "A Boy Named Goo."
Chart Performance
"Long Way Down" peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video proceeded to gain significant airplay on MTV upon its release.
Musical Style
The song showcases the Goo Goo Dolls' early alternative rock sound.
Popularity
"Long Way Down" continues to be a staple in the band's live performances.
Song Theme
The lyrics talk about despair and the difficulty of finding one's way in life, which resonates with many listeners.
Songwriting Credits
Vocalist and guitarist Johnny Rzeznik is the primary songwriter of the track.
Featured in Media
The song was used in the soundtracks of the film 'Twister' and the TV show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
Critical Reception
It received favorable reviews from music critics for its powerful lyrics and strong, raw sound.
Transformation of the Band
The success of "Long Way Down" played a key role in shifting The Goo Goo Dolls from an underground band into mainstream pop-rock.

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